Story 1: Fakir at River Bank Waiting..!
A serene river flowed peacefully, and on its bank sat a wise fakir, immersed in contemplation. A passerby, curious about the fakir's demeanor, approached and inquired, "Baba, what are you doing?"
The fakir, with a serene smile, replied, "I am waiting for the entire river's water flow to end so that I can cross it."
Perplexed, the man exclaimed, "But if you wait for the river's flow to cease, you'll never be able to cross!"
The fakir's response carried a profound message, "Just as the water of the river will never cease to flow, similarly, the responsibilities and demands of life never truly end. Rather than waiting for an ideal moment, we must learn to navigate through life's challenges and find time to live, remember God, and chant His name."
Story 2: King and Saint Story
In a kingdom ruled by a benevolent king, prosperity abounded, and the monarch sought to fulfill every need and desire of his subjects. Hospitals were built, hunger was alleviated, and yet, the people's demands seemed insatiable.
The king, despite his best efforts, couldn't escape the incessant demands of his people. The burden of unmet desires weighed heavily on his heart. When illness befell him, a wise saint visited the kingdom.
Upon hearing the king's plight, the saint spoke, "O King, you are the architect of your own sorrow. The flaw lies in your thinking. Desires are boundless, and attempting to fulfill every wish is a never-ending endeavor. True happiness is not found in fulfilling desires but in learning to control them."
The king, enlightened by the saint's wisdom, recognized the fallacy in his approach. He understood that the key to contentment lay in mastering the art of desire control. As he embraced this insight, the king not only regained his health but also discovered the path to enduring happiness.