AMONG FOUR WIVES WHO IS FAITHFUL ONE

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AMONG FOUR WIVES WHO IS TRUE ONE

>From a reader in London, the following is being shared with you. Once upon a

time there was a rich King who had 4 wives. He loved the 4th the most and

adorned her with rich robes and treats her to the finest of delicacies. He also

loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showering her off to neighbouring

kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another. He

also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidante and was always kind,

considerate and patient with him. The King’s first wife was a very loyal

partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth. However, he

did not love the first wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took

notice. One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short.

He thought of his luxurious life and pondered, "I now have 4 wives with me, but

when I die, I’ll be all alone." Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you

the most, showered great care over you, You are beautiful, you are successful,

we had great sex and great holidays and we were the envy of all other people.

And now that I’m dying, will you follow me?"

"No way" replied the 4th wife and she walked away. The sad king then asked the

3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now I’m dying, will you follow me and

keep me company?Not" replied 3rd wife. "Life is too good. When you die, I’m

going to remarry." He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for

help and you’ve always been there. When I die, will you follow me?"

"I’m sorry, I can’t help you out this time." Replied the second wife. "At the

very most, I can only send you to your grave." Her answer like a bolt of

thunder.

Then without his asking, a voice called out, "I’ll leave with you and follow you

no matter where you go." The King looked up and there was his 1st wife. She was

so skinny, she suffered from malnutrition. She had turned ugly. Greatly

grieved, the King wailed, "I should have taken better care of you when I had

chance."

In truth, we all have 4 wives in our lives ......

Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making

it look good, it will leave us.

Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go

to others or be left behind. Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter

how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to

the grave. But our first wife is our Soul, often neglected in pursuit of wealth,

power and pleasure of the ego. Our soul is the only thing that will follow us

wherever we go.

(Courtesy: Cyrus H. Merchant in Delhi Times, 2-6-2003)

 

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