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A kind doctor in Sabathy Town, known for healing, heard the dharma and left his old life. He vowed to never sleep, leading him to walk and sit without rest. This commitment eventually caused him to become completely blind.

After a Vaser retreat, the blind Kakopala accidentally stepped on small lifeforms, leading other monks to accuse him of harming them. The Buddha intervened, explaining that Kakopala was innocent, as his heart held no harm and he was an arahant, free from anger and pure in spirit.

The Buddha revealed the truth behind Kakopala's blindness. In a past life, as a doctor, he had cured a woman who then lied about still being blind. Out of anger from her deception, he caused her eyes to fail. This past evil intention was the cause of his current blindness, but his mind was now pure.

The video concludes by reiterating the teaching: the mind is the forerunner of all actions, our leader. It emphasizes staying kind and being careful not to harm, even accidentally, stating that true strength comes from the heart.