A man was in a mission to build a 100-storey building. It was his long-time dream.He started his work using all the wealth he had.The foundation was built.Then it became two-storeyed,ten-storeyed,twenty-five-storeyed.Half of the building has now risen up.By the time,90% of his wealth has been used for this mammoth project.But he never thought of leaving his dream behind,or to wind up the mission right there.He worked hard and earned as much as he could.He worked all the day and all the night.
Now,the construction has touched almost the neck of the building.The 98th floor is on completion...
Now there comes the game...!
An earthquake occured at that city.A disaster that the earth has never seen.Many buildings collapsed.Many human lives were lost...Unfortunately with only one floor to get completed...That huge building also fell down like a tree fallen down in a tornado...But he had to face the reality with his bare eyes...He was sweating his blood for this building.He never slept these days.But destiny was against his efforts.
He could not bear it....He ran from their like a nomad..ran and ran..And ran for many months...Years...He ran through many places.But he never stopped his run.
One day he fell down.When he opened his eyes,he saw a person with long hair and beard wearing a long gown.He asked,"where are you running to?".No reply came.He again repeated his query.Still not a single word came out...But the man started crying,crying like a child.The monk-like man then heard this tragic story from him.
He then replied,
"My dear son,right from your birth,you see stones,flowers,humans,trees,animals.You hear the roar of a wind,drizzling of rain.You experience each instance of your life.Each and everyone of these,even a stone has a story to tell you.The one who pays heed to that will taste the depth of wisdom and will win his life."
He continued,"When everything is lost,the future remains.You may fall down many a time.If you want to win the race,get up.Never ever give up.You may fall 100 times,1000 times.Each time you fall,you are close to your target.Your odds are getting decreased.It never minds that you have lost everything.If you have a last chance to breathe,rise from there.Rise from your ashes like pheonix.Because those who regret on their fall,makes the best among the fools."