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Santanfara
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 Posted - 06 Jun 2008 : 17:46:30
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The four wives
Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.
He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times.
The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her !
One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, "I now have four wives with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone."
Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep my company?" "No way!", replied the 4th wife, and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.
The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep my company?" "No!", replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry!" His heart sank and turned cold.
He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep my company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!", replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave." Her answer struck him like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated.
Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was very skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!"
In truth, we all have the 4 wives in our lives:
Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die.
Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go to others. Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.
And our 1st wife is our Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures
of the world. However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go.
Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of us that will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us throughout Eternity.
Thought for the day:
Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray.
Pass this on to someone you care about - I just did.
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Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 06 Jun 2008 : 18:16:10
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Thanks, santanfara
Even whereas GOD, the creator of everything, the entirety; gave mankind goodness, love, beauty, harmony to make life worthy and bearable.
It is a very unenthusiastic perspective on life and living.
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jun 2008 : 20:52:24
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| I was wondering where you would be landing and for sure did not expect the story to be so thought provoking and apt. A very good story Santanfara, which to be honest I thought was just a simple fairy or folktale. |
Edited by - kaanibaa on 06 Jun 2008 20:55:59 |
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inez
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Posted - 08 Jun 2008 : 21:25:58
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| Wonderful story, thank you! |
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tamsier
United Kingdom
558 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2008 : 13:45:19
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I enjoyed the story Santanfara. I also like the twist at the end when you related it to our own personal life. Initially, one may jump to the conclusion that you were going to preach to those who have more than 1 wife, but the twist at the end was very clever.
Just one tiny question thought: what about those who do not have a soul - e.g. Yayah Jammeh? |
Tamsier
Serere heritage. Serere religion. Serere to the end.
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
1169 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2008 : 14:23:25
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| Soulless as in wickedness you mean;Tamsier.A thought that! |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2008 : 01:07:58
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"Just one tiny question thought: what about those who do not have a soul - e.g. Yayah Jammeh?" Tamsier.
tamsier, you made me laugh so loud. . yahya has a soul. he is only forcing himself not see, he knows what he is doing. that is why no one can say to his creator, i never knew. yahya is drunk with his status and power.thanks tamsier.
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Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 11 Jun 2008 : 12:10:51
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| Santafara, your story seems like a "good" justification for four wives... |
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serenata
Germany
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Posted - 11 Jun 2008 : 16:58:24
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| Thank you, Santanfara, for this wonderful story. I will keep it in my mind. |
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serenata
Germany
1400 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2008 : 17:03:21
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| No, kayjatta, I don't think that this is what Santanfara meant. Some societies are polygamous, like it or not, and this story is just an allegory from such a society. |
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Santanfara
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Posted - 11 Jun 2008 : 19:16:04
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quote:
Originally posted by serenata
No, kayjatta, I don't think that this is what Santanfara meant. Some societies are polygamous, like it or not, and this story is just an allegory from such a society.
thanks sere for chiping in for me. i will send you my special ginger tea if you want. the story is not authored by me. it was by some one else, that is why i put the forward in topic. but the message in the story is interesting. and the message is what make it value reading. but kay is a critical reader, he sees other stuffss you know. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 11 Jun 2008 : 22:59:43
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| Okay, got it..., thanks Santa. and Serenata. |
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serenata
Germany
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Posted - 12 Jun 2008 : 17:23:42
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| Wow, I never tried ginger tea! Thank you, I'd be glad to try it. |
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