Humility

Now Chanaka trained without any ego and only with humility. He trained like a beginner and novice. Paying attention to the most basic of things. He did not try out any new techniques, just the standard ones. His movement saw simple but it was swifter. His kicks were standard but with more grit. He punched the bark of trees with strength and vigour. The birds flew away and the animals ran to the corner of the forest. He stood firm and his spinal chord was straight.

Breathe and punch, he said hit the tree. With focus on hitting the target rather than his strength. The tree fell in one punch. His kicks and punches were more focused on hitting the target rather than of strength. And it turned out to be a huge difference. They had more power in them.

"Flow like the river, not hard like rocks," said Marisho.

"Hit the centre," said Marisho.

"That is everyone's weak point," said the Master.

"Yes, Master," said Chanaka.

"But most of all, fight with joy and not with pain," said Marisho.

"It is important to do anything with joy," said Marisho.

"That is when the true spirit of life comes out."