This too is a dream
November 2012
The emperor’s only son was on his deathbed. The physicians had given up. The father stayed awake all night sitting at his bedside. Tears were flowing from his eyes. Sitting and waiting, at about three in the morning the father began to doze. While he slept he had a dream of a great empire that he lorded over.
He saw that he had 12 sons – all very handsome, young, talented, great fighters and warriors! He had a vast horde of wealth and his rule extended over the whole earth. While he was dreaming this, his son breathed his last. His wife screamed and started crying. He opened his eyes. He was completely shocked.
He sat dumbfounded. Just a moment ago there was another kingdom, 12 sons, great wealth and it had disappeared. And here, this son too had died. His wife shook him and said, “Has something happened to you? Why don’t you cry?”
He replied, “Who should I cry for? There were 12, they died. There was a great empire, it has gone.
| God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with him. - Jim Elliot | ||
Osho in Faith and Beliefs
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