Monday, June 19, 2006

Heaven and Hell

Had read a story longback....as narrate by osho in his classique book Tao the three principles which goes as follows :-

A man has a dream.....

He enters a land of most beautiful scenes...mountains...rivers...amicable creatures...huge fruit bearing trees...cool breezes...just adjusting the warmth of the sun shining bright.He feels deeply satisfied and happy within to be able to roam around in the place he longed all life to be living at. ...time passes by ...he feels hungry...he wishes if it wud be possible to get some food ....an angel appears and directs the man to the table with the most royal luch served already....he has the most exquisite wine to drink....after he is done with food...the angel asks if he needs some entertainment and to grant his wish....more angels appear who play harp and the melodiest tunes that relieve his mind for all.....he feels sleepy....as u must have grasped by now....he gets a royal bed to sleep....so begins his heavenly jorney of pleasure....this life follows :- evryday all his wishes are granted and he is provided the best of comforts one would possibly desire of.

An empty feeling grows in him....he wants to work....he asks for work....he is given no work....none is asked for of him....on being asked....he hears ....that no work needs to be done....perhaps...it is the god's voice answering....saying...u dont need to work....he rests...enjoys whatever comes....but the sinking feeling continues to grow within....he asks again....can i please do some work voluntarily....i see there is a scope for some work always.....god answers....no there is no scope for work here . Live thy life as u wish to....u need not work to achieve it....the feeling grabs him....and in rage he asks :-

What kind of heaven is this....with all the beauties and all comforts....it restricts human ability and freedom to work.??

And god replies.....whoever said that it was heaven ?? This thevery place u have been living for all the comforts is in fact.........Hell.