Once there was a rich person. He was very arrogant as he was rich. I will pay for. He used to lead the living like this. Servants used to salute him, the people in the same vicinity used to give him the way whenever his car was passed by. This increased the ego of this rich. Daily he used to think how soon he became rich and brooding over his past. One day, thieves looted the neighbor's house. This rich man was indeed very happy because it was neighbor's and not his.In the immediate moment he started thinking he appointed gunmen and security guards around the house. He went to bed, closed the eyes. One after the other various thoughts came to his mind and he could not sleep. He rushed to see the treasury it was safe. Again started sleeping but suspected the people whom he entrusted the task of security. He saw that one security person was sleeping and again his worries increased. He could not sleep peacefully. Next day he made an announcement that those who would bring him peace would be suitably rewarded. One day a saint came and assured that he would give peace otherwise he is ready for any punishment given by the rich person. As per that saint asked to transfer all his wealth in the name of the saint. Rich asked why do you want this? Is this the reason that you promised me that you will give peace. Then saint told you have promised me give ownership and I will take every thing tomorrow. Rich did it. He came to his bed but did not sleep on the bed as he was no more owner of these wealth. Came outside and slept under a tree. Next day, when saint asked to give possession the Rich replied that he had transferred all the wealth previous day only. Then saint asked how do you feel and got the sleep? Rich replied , I slept very nicely under the tree. Then the saint told I do not want your wealth. Peace is the state of mind. You cannot buy peace by selling all your wealth. You should be simple and leave your egoism to be more happier.Then the Rich realized and thanked the saint and led a very happy and peaceful life.
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