________________ Vol. II/No. 3. Eternal Wisdom 13 yet what kind of a life are you Human being; and leading ?" * The man is replying, "I am caring for my son, my family; and in so doing, am enjoying the pleasures of this world." At that time the compassionate Guru reminds him, "Your lifespan is decreasing day by day, and if you do not Liberate yourself through the Dharma of the Omniscient, then you shall be born again and again in the four types of birth (a) through the eightyfour lakh kinds of wombs (68 gia gieft), and shall meet continuous and endless pains and anxieties." But the Man deluded by being attached to the pleasures of this world (i.e. of the senses etc.) tells him, "Sir, you are right - it is unlikely that I shall again and again be born only as a Human being (from which state only, is Liberation possible), nor would I, thereafter, be fortunate to find the right God, the right Guru and the right Dharma. But let me marry my children, let me earn a little more wealth, let me build a few more houses - and so let me earn the respect of society at large. Then I shall follow the Dharma." The thoughtful reader should very deeply ponder over this reply and conclude whether there is any wisdom in it or not. Acknowledgement & Source : This story is given in Kuwalaya Mala and the translation was gone through by Pujya Muni Shri Tattvanandavijayji for which we are thankful to him.
