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This is unknown. Also, the blind men and the elephant story is in many cultures, not only Buddhism - although that can be where it is most commonly read or heard.
Each man only understand a part
The Blind Men and The Elephant story teaches that faith often involves perceiving the truth from different perspectives. Each blind man touched a different part of the elephant and described it based on their limited experience, highlighting the importance of humility and openness in understanding faith. Just like the blind men needed to collaborate to form a complete picture of the elephant, individuals with diverse perspectives can come together to deepen their understanding of faith.
They each touched only a part of the elephant.
Find three blind men and ask them.
Not familiar with that. Not sure that elephants were mentioned in the New Testament.
They each touched only a part of the elephant.
The elephant represents truth and reality, and how people have different interpretations of it.
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None of the men actually experienced these things; they just thought they had.
Don't discuss something you've never fully "seen"
The fable you're referring to is likely "The Blind Men and the Elephant," where each man feels a different part of the elephant and comes to a different conclusion about what it is, highlighting the importance of seeking different perspectives to gain a complete understanding.