During the Buddha’s time, a young monk practiced diligently, but he felt he was not improving. He grew tired and discouraged. Other monks saw his struggle and asked the Buddha to guide him. The Buddha, full of compassion, used his knowledge of past lives and said, “Monk, you have entered a noble teaching that brings real results. If you stop trying now, you will suffer for a long time, just like the merchant Seriva who lost a golden tray worth thousands.” Then the Buddha told a story from a dist