The Four Wives Story
Once upon a time, there was a wealthy merchant who had 4 wives. Most of all he loved the fourth wife, decorated her with rich clothes, and treated her to delicacies. He cared for her very much and gave her nothing but the best.
He was also very fond of the 3rd wife. He is very proud of her and has always wanted to show her to his friends. However, the merchant is always in great fear that she might run away with other men. He also loved his second wife. She is a very attentive person, always patient and in fact is the seller’s confidant. Whenever a merchant faced any problems, he always turned to his second wife, and she always helped him and went through difficult times.
The merchant’s first wife is now a very loyal partner and has made a great contribution to maintaining his wealth and business, as well as caring for his home. However, the merchant did not love his first wife, and although she loved him deeply, he paid little attention to her. One day the merchant fell ill. He soon realized that he would soon die.
He thought about his luxurious life and said to himself: “Now I have 4 wives. But when I die, I will be alone. How lonely it will be for me! ” So he asked the fourth wife, “I loved you the most, gave you the best clothes, and showered you with great care.
Now that I am dying, will you follow me and keep me company? ” “Never!” The 4th wife answered and left without saying another word. The answer plunged like a sharp knife into the merchant’s heart. Then the sad salesman asked the third wife, “I have loved you so much all my life.
Now that I am dying, will you follow me and keep me company? ” “Not!” The 3rd wife answered. “Life is so good here! I will marry a second time when you die! ” The merchant’s heart sank and went cold. Then he asked his second wife: “I always turned to you for help, and you always helped me out.
Now I need your help again. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company? ” “Sorry, I can’t help you this time!” The 2nd wife answered. “At best, I can only send you to your grave.” The answer came like a thunderbolt, and the merchant was devastated. Then a voice rang out: “I will leave with you. I will follow you wherever you go. “
The merchant looked up and his first wife was there. She was as thin as if she was malnourished. Intensely distressed, the merchant said, “I should have taken much better care of you while I could!”
The Four Wives Story Moral
In fact, we all have 4 wives in our life.
- The fourth wife is our body. It doesn’t matter how much time and effort we take to make it look
Okay, this will leave us when we die. - Our third wife? Our possessions, status, and wealth. When we die, they all go to others.
- 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how close they were there to us
As long as we are alive, the most they can do to us is to the grave. - The first wife is actually our soul, which is often neglected in the pursuit of material goods, wealth, and Sensual pleasure.
Guess what? In fact, it is the only thing that follows us wherever we go. It might be good
The idea is to develop and strengthen it now, and not wait until we are on our deathbed to
mourn.
