2.6 Covering the sun with one's hand 只手遮天

（单词翻译）

Covering the sun with one's hand

A disciple¹ went to a master. "I shall not continue with my studies of sacred texts." he said. "I live in a small house with my brothers and parents and never have the ideal conditions for concentrating on that which is important." The master pointed² to the sun and asked the disciple to place his hand over his face in order to hide it. The disciple obeyed.

"Your hand is small, yet it can completely cover the power, light and majesty³ of the great sun. In the same way, the small problems manage to give you the excuse you need in order to hinder your progress, just as your hand has the power to hide the sun. Mediocrity has the power to hide your inner light. Do not blame others for your own incompetence⁴."