The Monk’s Answer To The Fear Of Death

Once, a rich man used to live in a city. Even in other nations, he had successfully established his business. He grew to be one of his country’s wealthiest individuals over time.

He bought a lot of properties and built a palace-like house. He began to lead a contented life with his large family.

“You know! The richest man of our state passed away due to a heart attack yesterday, and all his earnings and properties were left behind,” his friend said while visiting him one day.

His friend naturally shared this information, but when this wealthy man heard it, his mind was shaken and felt the fear of death.

The rich man’s first troubling thoughts of death were, “One day, I will die too, and everything will be left here,” which began his downward spiral.

He became ill out of worry. He was unable to share the cause of his inner anguish with anyone. He became so ill over time that he had to rest in bed. Numerous treatments were tried, but they did not help.

One day, a monk visited his home. The man wept as he explained the cause of his agony and fell to his feet.

Monk laughed and said, “Treating your disease is very easy.” When the rich man asked, “Please tell me,” the monk said, “Look, when the thought of death comes to mind, say it loud. Till Death Comes, I Will Live“.

“Do this for seven days, and I will come next week. Remember, never stop doing good deeds and charity.”

When the monk finally arrived seven days later, he saw that the wealthy man had recovered from his illness and was beaming with happiness.

The rich man saw this monk, ran to him, fell at his feet, and said, “You saved me. Your medicine worked like magic on me.” I understood that “the day my death comes, I will die only on that day, never before.”

Moral of The Monk’s Answer To The Fear Of Death Story

The fear of death can consume and paralyze a person, but accepting the inevitability of death and living life to the fullest can bring peace and happiness.