Story 047b

SSSSB Story 047b: Wealth, Health and Character [For ages 10 and older]

Once upon a time, there were three good friends. Their parents had each given them a special name—names that represented what they considered most important in life:
Wealth, Health, and Character.

One day, the girls began talking about their names.

💬 Wealth started: "Do you know why my parents named me Wealth? Because they believe wealth is the most important thing. By naming me Wealth, they remind themselves of that every day and don’t forget to keep collecting riches." But the other two friends disagreed and shook their heads.

💬 Then Health said: "My parents named me Health because health is more important than wealth. Without health, wealth means nothing." Again, the other two shook their heads no.

💬 Then Character spoke: "My parents chose my name because they believe character is the most important—more important than wealth or health." Once again, the other two friends disagreed.

The discussion got more intense. Wealth and Health even started fighting and grabbed each other’s hair. Luckily, Character stayed calm, helped to settle the argument, and convinced both Wealth and Health to go together to Guru Practice for a solution — a wise and respected teacher, known for his life wisdom developed through living values.

Guru Practice was known for never quoting books or repeating what others had said. He always observed his own words, thoughts, and actions carefully and gave advice only based on personal experience.

Question1: What do you think is the most important—and why? Wealth, Health, or Character?

When they arrived at Guru Practice, the three friends greeted him respectfully and asked together:
"Guruji, could you please tell us what is truly the most important in life? Is it Wealth, Health, or Character?"

Guru Practice was happy with the question and answered calmly:

1️⃣ "If we have wealth, but a weak or impure character, we will misuse and waste that wealth."
The three girls nodded: "That’s true."

2️⃣ "If we have good health, but poor character, we will also waste or misuse our health for the wrong things." Again, they nodded in agreement

3️⃣ "But if we have good character, then both our wealth and health will be used wisely and even grow. We will become beloved people who inspire others, and we’ll also grow spiritually closer to the Divine."
The three friends nodded again—now with even more conviction.

Question2: Is your answer to the first question still the same—or has it changed?

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Om Sairam 🙏🏾 June 15, 2025 – Guru Dāju – Sunil Marapin