The story revolves around a frog living in a well, surrounded by a large banyan tree, which limits its view of the outside world. To the frog, the well represents its entire universe. One rainy season, a fish from the ocean falls into the well, and the frog welcomes the fish. As they become friends, the frog becomes curious about the fish's home, the ocean. The fish describes the ocean as a much larger version of the well, but the frog struggles to grasp its vastness due to its limited perspective. Despite the fish's attempts to explain, the frog cannot comprehend anything beyond the well, highlighting the concept of a "paradigm shift." This situation symbolizes how individuals can be limited by their experiences and understanding, similar to how the frog is confined to its well. The story draws a parallel to philosophical questions about existence and creation, referencing Vivekananda's perspective that the universe is a manifestation of God, which has always existed. Just as the frog cannot understand the ocean, people often struggle to grasp deeper truths due to their limited viewpoints. Ultimately, the narrative emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective to understand greater truths that go beyond one's immediate experience.

by Ajay Amitabh Suman in English Philosophy

Writen by Ajay Amitabh Suman

Category Philosophy