Let My Son Live!

A story where a woman, grieving the death of her son, is taught by Buddha the inevitability of death and the cycle of life.

The Story

An old woman came to see Buddha, grieving the loss of her son, who was only 25 years old. She asked Buddha to bring her son back to life, as he was her only support. Buddha listened calmly and then said, "Fine, I will do so. But for me to bring him back, you must find a family where no one has ever died. Bring me such a family, and I will restore your son to life." The woman left, hopeful that she would find such a family.

The Search

She set off on her search, visiting many villages and families, but every family she encountered had experienced death. After a few years, she returned to Buddha, empty-handed.

Pearls of Wisdom

1. What was the woman's reply when Buddha asked if she had found such a family?

The woman replied that despite traveling far and wide, she could not find a single family where death had not occurred. Every family had lost someone at some point.

The Moral of the Story

2. What is the moral of the story?

The story teaches that death is an inevitable part of life. Everyone must go through the cycle of birth and death. No matter how unfair or difficult it may seem, we must learn to accept death—whether it is our own or that of our loved ones—as a natural part of existence.

🌟 **Moral**: Death is an inevitable part of life. Acceptance is key to coping with the loss of our loved ones.

Disclaimer: This story reflects Buddha's teachings on the inevitability of death and the importance of acceptance in life.