Be like the lotus...

All water is not potable. 
The stagnant pool is to be avoided, 
the flowing river is better. 
Select safe and pure water to drink.

Use the mosquito net, but see that 
mosquitoes do not enter into the net, 
when you go to bed. Keep the mosquitoes away; 
do not imprison them inside the net. 

Sail in the boat that floats on water,
but do not allow the water to enter the boat. 
So too, be in worldly life, but do not allow it to get into you. 

The lotus born in slime and mud rises up 
through water and lifts its head high above the water. 
It refuses to get wet though water is the element 
which gives it life. Be like the lotus.