buddha story | The Weight of Desire

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The Weight of Desire


In a peaceful village nestled between lush green hills, there lived a man named Dhiran. He was known for his intelligence and hard work, but his heart was never at rest. No matter how much wealth he accumulated, he always longed for more.

One day, an old monk arrived at the village. People gathered around to hear his wisdom. Dhiran, curious but skeptical, approached him and asked, “Master, I have everything—a beautiful house, gold, and servants—yet, I feel empty. Why?”

The monk smiled and handed Dhiran a heavy sack of stones. “Carry this and follow me,” he said. Confused, but wanting answers, Dhiran obeyed.

They walked up a steep hill under the scorching sun. The weight of the sack grew unbearable. Dhiran’s back ached, and sweat dripped down his face. “Master, this is too heavy! I can’t carry it anymore,” he gasped.



The monk stopped and looked at him kindly. “Then, let go.”

Dhiran hesitated but finally dropped the sack. A wave of relief washed over him. The monk said, “This sack is like your desires. The more you carry, the heavier your suffering. Let go, and you will find peace.”

In that moment, Dhiran understood. True happiness wasn’t in possessing more, but in freeing himself from endless wanting. From that day on, he lived with contentment, and for the first time, his heart felt truly light.

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