In the realm of a just and devout king, a profound desire stirred within the monarch's heart—to grant his subjects the blessing of beholding the divine. With unwavering devotion, he implored God to bestow this sacred vision upon his beloved people.
God, moved by the king's sincerity, appeared before him and asked, "What is your deepest wish, my faithful servant?"
The king, his heart brimming with compassion for his subjects, beseeched, "O Almighty, I am blessed with abundance in this kingdom, yet my soul yearns for one thing—to offer my people the opportunity to witness your divine presence. Grant them the grace to see you, to feel your presence in their hearts."
Though God cautioned that such a request was not without consequence, the king's earnest plea touched the depths of divine compassion, and God relented, agreeing to reveal Himself atop a distant mountain.
Eagerly, the king rallied his subjects, urging them to prepare for the sacred pilgrimage. As they journeyed towards the mountain peak, temptation tested their resolve, casting a shadow over their spiritual quest.
At the foot of the mountain, they encountered hills adorned with glittering treasures—copper, silver, and gold. Entranced by the allure of worldly wealth, many succumbed to greed, forsaking the divine encounter for fleeting riches.
With a heavy heart, the king pressed on, accompanied only by his loyal queen. Together, they ascended the mountain, their spirits undimmed by material allure.
At last, they reached the summit, where God awaited their arrival with boundless love and grace. But as the king approached, his heart weighed heavy with sorrow, for his people had forsaken the path to divine communion in pursuit of earthly gain.
In that moment of reckoning, God spoke with gentle wisdom, "Those who prioritize worldly riches over spiritual treasures cannot behold my presence or feel my embrace. True wealth lies not in material possessions, but in the purity of the heart and the devotion of the soul."
With humility and contrition, the king bowed before the divine presence, humbled by the lesson learned. In the end, he realized that the greatest treasure lay not in the wealth of this world, but in the boundless love and grace of the Divine.