Princess And Lovers

Once upon a time there was this Princess who had four Lovers.



She loved the 4th lover the most adorned him with rich robes

and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but

the best.



She also loved the 3rd lover very much and was always showing him

off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would

leave her for another.



The Princess loved her 2nd lover too. He was her confidant and was always

kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever the princess faced a

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

the difficult times.



The princess's 1st lover was a very loyal partner and had made great

contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she did

not love the first lover. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly

took notice of him.



One day, the Princess fell ill and she knew her time was short. She

thought of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four lovers

with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.



Thus, she asked the 4th lover, 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 lover, and he walked away without another word.



His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.



The sad princess then asked the 3rd lover, 'I loved you all my life.

Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?'



'No!', replied the 3rd lover. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'm

going to marry someone else!'



Her heart sank and turned cold.



She then asked the 2nd lover, '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

lover. 'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.'



His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was devastated.





Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter

where you go.'



The girl looked up, and there was her first lover. He was very

skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect.





Greatly relieved, the princess said, 'I should have taken much better care

of you when I had the chance!'



 

 



In truth, we all have 4 lovers in our lives:



Our 4th lover 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 lover is our POSSESSIONS, STATUS and WEALTH. When we

die, it will all go to others.



Our 2nd lover 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 lover is our SOUL, often neglected in pursuit of

wealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, the 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 that

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

Eternity.





Thought for the day:

Remember, when the world pushes you to your

knees, you're in the perfect position to pray.







Best wishes







Kuldeep Raj Sharma