Imagine boarding a train with a ticket in hand. You find your seat, settle in, and soon start believing that this space is yours forever. The scenery outside changes—cities, villages, mountains, rivers—but you remain comfortably seated, thinking this journey will never end. Then, one day, the train stops, and you realize it’s your time to get off. As you step down, you see another traveler take your seat, just as you once did. The train moves on, leaving you behind.
This is the truth of life.
The Illusion of Permanence
We cling to money, possessions, relationships, and status as if they are permanent. We work tirelessly to accumulate wealth, buy bigger homes, chase promotions, and gather material comforts, believing they will stay with us forever. But just like the train seat, everything in life is temporary.
Take the example of a wealthy businessman who spent decades building his empire, only to pass away suddenly. His fortune was divided, his properties sold, and his name slowly faded from memory. Or consider the ancient kings and emperors—where are their palaces and treasures now? They remain, but the rulers do not.
The Reality of Detachment
In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says:
You came here with nothing, you will leave with nothing. What you have today was someone else’s yesterday and will be another’s tomorrow.
Even our bodies are not ours forever. We are merely passengers in this physical form for a limited time. If we cannot take even our own bodies with us in the end, why do we cling so desperately to material things?
A Shift in Perspective:Enjoy, Share, and Let Go
If nothing is truly ours,what should we do?
1.Enjoy the Journey–Instead of obsessing over hoarding wealth, take time to appreciate life’s small joys. Spend time with loved ones, travel, learn, and experience the beauty around you.
2.Share with Those in Need–The real value of wealth lies in how much we can help others. A meal shared with a hungry person, education sponsored for a child, or kindness shown to a stranger—these are the things that leave a lasting impact.
A wealthy man once told me,I spent my life collecting money, but my happiest moments were when I gave some of it away.
3.Practice Detachment–This doesn’t mean abandoning responsibilities, but rather holding things lightly. Enjoy what you have, but do not let it own you.
The Final Stop
When the time comes to leave this world, no bank balance, luxury car, or grand estate will matter. What will remain are the memories we created, the love we shared, and the lives we touched.
So ask yourself today:
1. Am I living as if this journey will never end?
2. Am I holding on too tightly to things that will one day belong to someone else?
3. How can I make my journey meaningful while I still have the chance?
Life is a train ride. Enjoy the view, share your blessings, and when your stop arrives, step off with gratitude—knowing you traveled well.
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