Once upon a time, in a city lived a very wealthy and respected man. He had amassed a great deal of wealth throughout his life, built a large family, and established his reputation in society. As his end approached and he realized his life was about to end, a deep fear began to grip him—the fear of loneliness.
He remembered the three friends he had given the most time and importance to throughout his life. He called them to his bedside and said in a sad voice, "Friends! I have spent my entire life with you three. Today, as I embark on a journey from which no one returns, will you accompany me? Will you accompany me there?"
The man first looked at the friend he had worked day and night to accumulate—his "wealth."
That friend folded his hands and said coldly, "My friend! I am with you only till the threshold of this house. As soon as you die, my connection with you will be broken. I will stay here and belong to someone else. Even if I wanted to, I cannot walk with you even a single step on the path to Yamaraj."
The man was deeply disappointed. He looked at his other friend, his "family." He thought, "These are my own blood, they will never abandon me."
Tears welled in the family members' eyes, and they said, "Dear! We have stood by you throughout your life, through every joy and sorrow. But in the face of death, we too are helpless. We can only accompany you to the cremation ground. We will perform your last rites as per the rituals and return after consigning you to the flames. You will have to decide the path beyond that alone."
The man became deeply saddened. He thought, "Now I will have to ask the one to whom I gave the least time, whom I often ignored, for his own benefit." That was his third friend—his "karma."
As he looked at his deeds, a calm and firm voice said, "Friend! Don't worry. I won't leave you alone. Whatever good or bad you've done in life, I'll pack that bundle and walk with you. Whether you go to the gates of hell or the stairs to heaven, I'll follow you like a shadow. After death, I alone am your true identity and your support."
This story teaches us a profound lesson about life's priorities:
Money (first friend): We spend our entire lives earning money, but at the time of death, not a single penny is of any use. It's left behind.
Family (second friend): Relatives and friends accompany us only until the cremation ground. The limits of attachment and love end at the threshold of death.
Karma (third friend): Only our actions (charity, virtue, service, or sin) travel with us to the next life, or the afterlife.
Therefore, while fulfilling the responsibilities of money and family in life, one should never forget one's 'karmas', because in the end, that is your only capital.
Lessons
1. Worldly wealth is temporary and cannot accompany you after death.
2. Family support is limited to worldly rituals; your actions determine your ultimate fate.
3. Your actions (karma) are a lasting record that remains with you even after life.
Life-Management Tips
1. Prioritize the right things every day—small, consistent actions create a trustworthy legacy.
2. Balance your time between family, work, and essential service to maintain healthy relationships and a healthy mind.
3. Prepare practically and emotionally for the end: settle matters, express your wishes, and find peace of mind.
Business-Management Tips
1. Adopt sustainable, sound methods—reputation and responsible work are more enduring than short-term profits.
2. Delegate and organize tasks so that business continuity doesn't depend on just one person.
3. Invest in legacy: Mentor successors, document processes, and align business goals with long-term value.
Inspiring Quotes
1. True success comes from the way you act, not the money.
2. Every choice you make plays a part in the journey you'll ultimately take.
3. It's never too late to adapt and adapt to actions that will endure.
Self-Help Tips
1. Conduct a regular audit of your actions—reflect weekly on whether your decisions align with your values.
2. Consistently perform small acts of kindness to build positive karma and peace of mind.
3. Learn to accept: Focus on what you can control (your actions) and let go of attachment to results.
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