The Blind Men and the Elephant

Raps & Rhymes
Written By Maja Apolonia Rode

video | 4 min — the ancient tale set to rhyme by John Godfrey Saxe

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Keep watching after the rhyme to hear a few reflections on how this teaching story relates to the creative potential of community.

  • The PDF includes my original sequel to this ancient tale, The Elephant’s Decree. Part III has been germinating under the surface for about a decade now. So stay tuned for that.

The above video is a clip from my 2014 presentation at the Center for Nondual Awareness retreat. Watch fun clips here: Highlights from the Lighter Side.

Here is my performance of this rhyme at the New Frontiers Summit in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Enjoy!

❤ 2014 | Maja Apolonia Rodé

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