Truth Of Present - Stories From Jain Heritage: [15] Real Wealth

Published: 04.07.2008
Updated: 29.11.2012

Real Wealth

There was a merchant who had three sons. Giving one thousand gold coins to each one, he said, “You do your business with this money and after a certain period, come back with the money you earn.”

One of them started his business. He lived a simple life and spent less money on food etc. Thus, he collected more money. The second son deposited the money and spent his by the interest, which he got. The third one did not start his business. He spent his money on nourishing his body and washed it in addictions too.

The three of them reached their home on time. Their father asked them about their business. The son who wasted the money was appointed in the place of a servant. The son who saved the money given by his father was entrusted with the housework. And the son, who increased the wealth that was given by his father, was given the responsibility of the house and business.

Human-birth is our wealth. To take birth in heaven is our profit and to live life meaninglessly is our loss.

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© & Publisher Jain Vishva Bharati
Translated & Edited by Sadhvi Vishrut Vibha
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