What is the moral lesson in the 'two monks and a woman story'?

The moral of this story is detachment. The first monk was detached from the act of carrying the woman once it was done. He didn't let it bother him or violate his spiritual state. The second monk, on the other hand, was attached to the idea that it was wrong and carried that burden in his mind. So, it teaches us to be detached from worldly concepts and actions that can hold us back from a more enlightened state.

The first monk has a traditional and conservative attitude. He likely believes that any interaction with a woman goes against the principles of their monkhood. He is quick to judge the second monk's action of helping the woman. On the other hand, the second monk has a more modern and empathetic attitude. He is not bound by the strict letter of the law but rather by the spirit of kindness. He understands that in that moment, the woman needed help and it was the right thing to do, regardless of what the traditional views might be.

One moral could be about honesty in relationships. In many 'the other woman' stories, there is deception involved. When someone is the 'other woman', it often means that someone is being unfaithful in a relationship. So, the moral could be that honesty and fidelity are crucial in maintaining healthy relationships.

The moral is that the wolf you feed inside you will be the one that wins. It's about our inner struggles, like choosing between good and bad qualities within ourselves.

The story goes that two monks were on a journey. They came across a river with a strong current. There was a woman by the river who couldn't cross on her own. One of the monks picked her up and carried her across the river. The other monk was shocked as they had vows of not touching women. After they walked for a while, the shocked monk couldn't hold it in anymore and asked the first monk why he carried the woman. The first monk simply said, 'I left the woman at the riverbank, but you are still carrying her in your mind.' This story teaches about detachment and not being overly fixated on rules in a rigid way.

The story of Arachne the Spider Woman also teaches about the power of the gods. Athena, being a goddess, had the ability to punish Arachne for her insolence. It's a reminder that in the world of the story, the gods held ultimate power and humans should be aware of their place. For example, Arachne thought she could equal the goddess in weaving, but she was wrong, and this shows the vast difference in power between mortals and deities.

The moral lesson is about new beginnings and transformation. Jesus offered the Samaritan woman at the well 'living water', which represents spiritual renewal. It shows that no matter one's past or social status (the Samaritan woman was looked down upon), they can receive God's grace and start anew.

The moral might be related to understanding and acceptance. Each friend may have their own flaws, but in a true friendship, they accept and love each other despite those. It could also teach about forgiveness. If one friend makes a mistake, the other should be able to forgive. This story could be a reminder that true friendship is a precious thing that we should cherish and work on maintaining.

The moral is that we control our own nature. We can choose to be good or bad based on our actions and thoughts.

Another moral is about the importance of faith. The woman's faith grew through her interaction with Jesus. For children, it can inspire them to have faith in something greater, whether it's a religious belief or just having faith in the goodness of people. Faith can give them strength during difficult times and help them make positive choices.