There lived a wealthy man in a certain town, blessed with every comfort and luxury. By God's grace, he enjoyed perfection in all things. He had four wives, each with a special relationship.
His fourth wife, whom he loved the most, was always given every possible pleasure. He spared no effort in dressing her up and showering her with expensive gifts. His third wife, with whom he felt honored, was a source of pride. When he was with his third wife, his self-esteem soared. However, he was always worried that she might leave him.
His second wife, who was very wise, always sought his advice. He would turn to her for solutions to any problems, believing she was the best advisor.
But he had no special affection for his first wife, who always served him. She always encouraged him and tried to prevent him from doing anything bad. However, the man never understood her and did not recognize her importance.
One day, when the man's health deteriorated and despite all the treatments there was no improvement, he thought his last moments had come. He called his four wives to him. First, he asked his fourth wife, "Will you come with me in my last moments?" The fourth wife replied in the negative, which saddened him greatly.
Then he asked his third wife the same question. The third wife said, "No, I cannot come with you. I will marry someone else after you are gone." Hearing this, his heart filled with even more sorrow.
Now he asked his second wife, "Will you come with me?" The second wife replied, "I can only perform your last rites, but I cannot accompany you." By then, the man's grief had reached its peak.
Finally, he asked his first wife, "Will you come with me?" The first wife replied, "I will come with you, because I have always been with you." The man felt relieved upon hearing this, but he also realized that he hadn't yet fully grasped the importance of his first wife.
Friends, the four wives symbolize our lives:
Fourth wife: Our body, which we love the most, adorn, and spend time with, but it doesn't go with us when we die.
Third wife: Our possessions, wealth, and businesses, which are the source of our respect, but after death, they too belong to someone else.
Second wife: Our family and relations, who are saddened by our death, but can only perform the last rites and then return to their lives.
First wife: Our soul, which we often ignore, but is our true companion, giving us knowledge of good and evil and staying with us until the end.
We must care for our soul, because it is our true identity. Only our soul is truly valuable before God, because there is no advocacy or bail.
Remember: The most important thing in life is to understand and cherish our soul.
Best Lessons from the Story
1. The soul/eternal self is the greatest companion—prioritize inner life over temporary pleasures.
2. Material wealth and physical comforts are temporary and cannot accompany you in death.
3. Relationships support you but cannot replace personal responsibility for your spiritual or moral state.
Life-Management Tips from the Story
1. Regularly reflect on yourself or practice spiritual disciplines to improve your inner life.
2. Balance your meditation: Take care of your health and relationships, but minimize excessive attachment to material things.
3. Be practically and emotionally prepared for death (will, inheritance, meaningful goodbyes).
Business-Management Tips from the Story
1. Don't let ego (status/pride) drive decisions—focus on building lasting, moral values.
2. Build strong systems and teams instead of relying solely on personal ownership—assets should outlast any one person.
3. Plan for succession and continuity so ventures continue beyond the founder's existence.
Inspirational Points
1. True value lies within—developing the soul brings peace in the face of mortality.
2. Let go of excessive attachments; freedom comes when you understand what truly matters.
3. Small, consistent inner work provides you with long-lasting companionship—your conscience and character.
Self-Help Tips from the Story
1. Cultivate a habit of daily introspection (journaling, meditation, prayer) to strengthen inner guidance.
2. Audit your attachments: Make a list of top priorities and reduce time/spending on things that will be irrelevant in the long run.
3. Invest in character and relationships that promote moral growth, rather than just superficial praise.
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