The King and His 4 Wives

Ram Ram Hare Krishna
Radhe Radhe
Hope all is well.   Hereby sharing a nice story to give us Perspective and Relevance in life.We may be very good in technology and material advancement but we shastras say that we have lost relevance of life.
Now we have fast cars but have no time
We have the most Luxiorious bed  but we can't sleep.
We have lots of money but no peace.
Who are we? Where are we going in life? IF the answer is there then we are very sharp. It does not matter if we are a cobbler, sweeper, cleaner, teacher, or a doctor whoever we are.  If we know what we are doing in life then we are intelligent.
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The King and His Four Wives
Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and endowed 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 neighboring 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, but when I die, I'll be all alone."
 
Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I 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 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 walk with you to your grave." Her answer truck him like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated.
  Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was very 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 the 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 where ever 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.
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TIll the next time we meet in the name of LORD!
ys Deepak
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
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