This peepul sapling (arasa maram in Tamil, Bodhi in Sanskrit), on this sheer wall of stone , has found a literal micro-niche to thrive.

That's a poetic observation! The resilience of nature often mirrors the entrepreneurial spirit. Just like this peepul sapling: 

 

- **Finding a Niche**: In business, much like the sapling, entrepreneurs often start by identifying a small, sometimes overlooked market niche where they can establish themselves with less competition. 

 - **Resourcefulness**: The sapling uses whatever tiny resources are available in that crack of stone. Similarly, startups often begin with limited resources, requiring creativity and efficiency to grow. 

 - **Adaptation**: Over time, the tree adapts to its environment, potentially altering the very structure it grows upon. Businesses too must adapt, sometimes pivoting their business model or expanding their offerings based on what they learn from their initial niche. 

 - **Growth and Expansion**: From its micro-niche, if conditions are favorable, the sapling will grow, perhaps even altering the stone wall as its roots expand. A business, once established in its niche, looks to expand, diversify, or scale, potentially disrupting larger markets. 

 - **Resilience**: Both the tree and a startup must be resilient. The sapling withstands weather and scarcity; a business must weather economic downturns, market changes, and competition. 

 This analogy also highlights an important aspect of both nature and business: **symbiosis**. The temple wall might eventually benefit from the tree's roots holding the stones together, just as a business can bring value to its niche market, perhaps by creating jobs or by innovating in ways that benefit the community. It's indeed a powerful metaphor for life and business, showing that starting small doesn't mean staying small. With the right conditions, strategy, and a bit of tenacity, what begins in a micro-niche can have a significant impact over time.