Death!!!!!!!!A benediction!!!

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The Kings wives

 

The King & his 4 Wives

Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th

wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and

treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing 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 confidant and was always kind,

considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a

problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the

difficult times.

The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great

contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he

did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took

notice of her!

 

One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of

his luxurious life and wondered, "I now have four wives with me,

put when I die, I'll be all alone."

Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with

the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that

I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?No way!", replied the

4th wife, and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut

like a sharp knife right into his heart. The sad King then asked the 3rd

wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me

and keep me company?No!",replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When

you die, I'm going to remarry!"

His heart sank and turned cold. He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always

turned to you for help and you've always been there for

me...when I die, will you follow me and keep me company?I'm sorry, I

can't help you out this time!", replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I

can

only send you to your grave." Her answer came like a bolt of lightning, and

the King was devastated.

Then 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 first wife.

She was so skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly

grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you

when I had the 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 when we die. Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and

wealth. When we die, it will all go to others. 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. And our 1st wife is our Soul.

Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.

However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we

go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of us

that will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us

throughout Eternity. When the world pushes you to your knees...You're in

the perfect position to pray.

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I love these parables

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Dear Friends

Please enlighten me as to what "death" is according to Hinduism??. Is there a heaven or hell???. Can we meet all

our loved ones???.That is my greatest fear,I do not desire

money,power or fame ,all I want to know is can we live

happily with our loved ones after death???. I seem to

like the Christiam concept of heaven even though that sounds a little far fetched...

[xxvvii]

And our 1st wife is our Soul.

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Then what are you? What can be taken away with you is your karman.

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But don't take the finger for the moon brother.