There was once a young man, around twenty years old, who had recently completed his bachelor's degree. His father, well-connected with a few influential people, secured him a stable government job through their influence.
Settled into his job, the young man soon got married. He then bought a life insurance policy, naming his wife as the beneficiary, ensuring her future would be secure.
One day, his father-in-law invited him to visit a revered Sadhu for guidance. Intrigued, the young man agreed to go. During their conversation, the topic of the life insurance policy came up.
The Sadhu, with a calm yet penetrating gaze, asked, "Young man, why have you taken a life insurance policy at such a young age?"
The young man, a bit surprised by the question, replied earnestly, "Life is uncertain, Maharaj. I want to make sure my wife is taken care of if anything happens to me."
The Sadhu nodded thoughtfully, then said, "It is wise to think of your loved ones. But tell me, do you spend any time in namasmaran?"
The young man, feeling slightly defensive, responded, "Swamiji, my whole life is ahead of me. There will be plenty of time in old age to remember Shri Ram."
The sadhu smiled gently, a knowing look in his eyes. He did not say anything further, leaving the young man to ponder the weight of his own words.
As they left, the young man was silent, contemplating the Sadhu's smile and the unspoken wisdom behind it. The realization began to sink in—time is fleeting, and the moment to act is now, not in some distant, uncertain future.
Learning: We often recognize that our time is limited, but we fail to make the best use of it for our benefit. Just as we ensure our family's security in our absence, should we not also seek the spiritual benefits of our human birth through namasmaran?
