The page is to the story as the seed is to the flower.
Don’t hate the arising of thoughts or stop the thoughts that do arise. Simply realize that our original mind, right from the start, is beyond thought, so that no matter what, you never get involved with thoughts. Illuminate original mind, and no other understanding is necessary.
In criticizing, the teacher is hoping to teach. That’s all.
When you walking along naturally, you’re walking in the harmony of the Unborn.