THE FOUR WIVES **A MUST READ FOR ALL PEOPLE** Before reading:This story should be read with full attention, Its message is personally for every individual, irrespective of status, nationality or achievements...There was once a rich merchant whomarried four wives. He loved the fourthwife the most and adorned herwith rich, good and costly clothes and other materials, and treated herto delicacies. He greatly took special careof her, gave herthe best and almost anything she demanded for.Also, the rich merchant loved the third wife verymuch. He was always very proud of herand always wanted to show her offto his friends. However, the richmerchant is always in fearthat one day she might run away withsome other men.He loved his second wife too. Sheis always very considerate in everything she does,always patient and in fact, she is themerchants confidence.Whenever the merchant encounteredserious problems, he alwaysturned to his second wife and shewould always help him out with her wise and brilliant ideas andtide him through every of his difficult times.The first wife isa very loyal woman, she hasmade very great contributions inmaintaining her husbands wealth andbusiness. Aside all of that, she always take good and proper careof the household. However, themerchant did not love the firstwife in any way and although she lovedhim deeply, he hardly tookany notice of her.One fateful day, the merchant fell terribly ill and soon, he knew that hewas going to die. Hethought of his luxurious and fulfiled life andtold himself, I have four wives with me. But when I die,Ill be all alone. How lonely Ill be!So, he asked the fourth wife, Iloved you most, adorned youwith the best clothing andshowed great care towards you.Now that Im dying, will youfollow me so that you can keep mecompany? No way! repliedthe fourth wife and she walkedaway without another word.The answer cutinto the merchants heart like a sharp knife would do.The sad merchant then called on the third wife and said,I have showed you so much loveall my life. Nowthat Im dying, will you followme and keep me from being lonely?No! replied the third wife. Lifeis so cool over here! In fact, Im goingto remarry when you die! Therich merchants heart sank deep andturned cold.He then asked the second wife, Ialways turned to you for helpand youve always been there for me. Now I need your help again.When I die, will you follow meand keep me from being lonely? Imsorry, I cant help you out thistime! was the reply she gave. Atmost, I can only sendyou to the grave. This answercame like a bolt of thunder accompanied by lightening andthe merchant was down and devastated.While the merchant was still thinking, a voice called out : Illleave with you. Ill follow you whereveryou go. Themerchant looked up and itwas his first wife. She was soskinny, as if she sufferedfrom malnutrition. Greatlygrieved and with a trembling voice tone, the merchant said, Iwish I had takencare of you while I could have !Actually, each of the four wives represent a part of our life1. The fourth wife is our body. No matter how much time andeffort we lavish in making it look good, itll leave us when we die.2. The third wife. Which represents Our possessions, status and wealth.When we die, they all wont go with us. In fact, others take them.3. The second wife represents our family and friends. No matter how close they had been with us when were alive, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.4. The first wife is in fact our soul, which often neglected in ourpursuit of material, wealth and sensual pleasure.You know what? It is actually the only thing that follows us wherever we go. Perhaps its a good idea to cultivate and strengthen it now rather than towait until were on our deathbed to lament.
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