(Come with me readers; let us go to see what that young couple is talking about under the tree in the engineering college campus)
Jay Shree: “Hi, Vijay, you seemed to be giving Surya money, is it not?”
Vijay: “yes, honey, he badly is in need of it for his books and exam fees.”
Jay Shree: “But, Vijay you do not know the value of money. I do not know when you will change in your lavish spending attitude?”
Vijay: “Jai, you think only money has value, nothing else?”
Jay Shree: Vijay, you need money to lead a happy life, don’t you know that?
Vijay:” Ok, we have a lot of money, let us assume and I get leukemia, can your money make you happy then if it cannot cure me?”
Jay Shree: “ohh, Vijay, please don’t talk in that manner, I just can’t stand your cruel words. Yes, I think I want money and good health for my family to live happily.”
Vijay:’ Ok, we have lots of money, sound health but foolish children/children who are addicted to some very bad habits, then?”
Jay Shree: “hmm, No good word will come out of your dirty mouth Vijay; Ok, I need money, good husband, good children and great health for my family.”
Vijay: “will you be fully contented and happy then?”
Jay Shree; “I guess so, yes I will be”
Vijay: “what if your close friend Indhu gets a job in the USA becomes richer than you and comes after a few years with great status and immense wealth? Won’t you be unhappy?”
Jay Shree: yes, think I will be a little unhappy.
Vijay; Honey, we all think that we get happiness from outside. We think money brings us happiness. We believe that a bungalow, luxury car, servants, properties, fame and bank balance bring us happiness.
It is not true my love. How can a wife be happy with all these comforts if she can rarely spend time with her husband?
Do you know how many poor couples living in huts are living much happier lives than many rich couples are?
Happiness should come from within you. If you have a matured mind that can cope with any situation you can remain happy always.
It does not mean you have to live like a hermit. You can desire for all the good things in life. You should work hard to achieve them. However, if you cannot achieve your goals, you should not feel unhappy but carry on with your efforts further.
When you achieve success, you should not lose your balance and become proud.
How to attain these things? Is it possible?
Yes, it is possible if you have a conditioned mind.
Mind is like a monkey. It will try to drag you to sensuous pleasures like cigarettes, wine, women etc. If you become a slave to your mind, you will not go anywhere. If you take control of your mind, then anything is possible.
You will work hard and have success. You will know to live happily even if success does not embrace you very easily. You will learn to love all the human beings of this earth. Your love will extend to plants, animals, nature, Universe and finally realize God. You will always live with eternal happiness after realizing the Almighty.
Jay shree: Oh, Vijay, I think I should not have asked about the money you gave to Surya. I could have escaped your long lecture”
(Vijay tries to hit her with mock anger to which she equally responds with a mock painful face)
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