Degree of Utilization- Buddha

Here is an example of degree of utilization please read carefully and implement if possible.

One day, Buddha was in deep thought about the ways of instilling goodness in human beings. One of his disciples approached him and said humbly "Oh my teacher! While you are so concerned about the world and others, why don't you look into the welfare and needs of your own disciples as well?"




Buddha: "OK... Tell me how I can help you".
Disciple: "Master! My attire is worn out and is not decent to wear the same. Can I get a new one,please?"


Buddha found that the robe was in a bad condition and needed replacement. He asked the store keeper to give the disciple a new robe. The disciple thanked Buddha and retired to his room. A while later, Buddha went to his disciple and asked him "Is your new attire comfortable? Do you need anything more?"
Disciple: "Thank you Master. The attire is very comfortable. I need nothing more."


Buddha: "Having got the new one, what did you do with your old attire?"
Disciple: "I am using it as my bed spread."


Buddha: "Then... hope you have disposed off your old bed spread."
Disciple: "No, Master. I am using my old bedspread as my window curtain."


Buddha: "What about your old curtain?"
Disciple: "Being used to handle hot utensils in the kitchen."


Buddha: "Then, can you tell me what happened to the old cloth used in kitchen?"
Disciple: "It is being used to wash the floor."


Buddha: "The old rug being used to wash the floor...?"
Disciple: "Master, since it was totally torn, we could not think of any better use, but to use it as a twig in the oil lamp, which is right now lit in your study room."


Buddha smiled in contentment and left for his room.


If not to this degree of utilisation, can we at least make the best use of all our resources at home and in office?