THE END OF THE WORLD
A Mulla Nasrudin Story
By
VIKRAM KARVE
Do you worry too much about the future…?
Do you plan your life in meticulous detail…?
Then, maybe it is apt for you to read this famous Mulla Nasrudin story which exemplifies a simple philosophical approach to life:
An eminent group of academicians and scientists of all specialisations who were passing by Mulla Nasrudin’s town heard about his fame as the “wise philosopher” decided to meet him, so they all came to Mulla Nasrudin and said: “We have been travelling all over the world interacting with experts, researching, calculating and even contemplating for years trying to determine when the world will come to an end. Yet we still have not found out the answer. Tell us, Mulla Nasrudin, do you know when the end of the world will be…?”
Nasrudin coolly answered: “Of course I know… in fact I have known that information for a long time….”
“What…? You know the answer…?” the dumbfounded scientists, academicians and specialists exclaimed and asked Nasrudin, “Are you sure…? Have you have really calculated when it will be the end of the world…?”
“Of course I know when the end of the world will be,” Nasrudin said nonchalantly, “In fact, I know the precise moment when the world will come to an end.”
“Really…?” the astounded group of experts said incredulously, and then they all pleaded with Nasrudin, “Please tell us when the world will come to an end… please tell us… please share your knowledge with us…”
“Okay…I will tell you… the end of the world will be the exact moment when I die… yes, the moment I die, that very precise moment will be the end of the world,” Mulla Nasrudin said confidently.
“When you die…? The end of the world will be the exact moment when you die…? Are you sure…? Are you certain that will be the end of the world…?” the bewildered scientists, academicians and specialists asked Mulla Nasrudin.
“Yes… The end of the world will be the moment I die – certainly for me it will be the end of the world…” Nasrudin said with finality, and walked away.
Dear Reader, think about it, let this story perambulate in your mind, let comprehension slowly dawn within you till you get the profound meaning of this simple story – and then whenever you start worrying about the distant future and are tempted to make long term plans remember this story and apply the philosophy embedded in this story to your own life…!
VIKRAM KARVE
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A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and he is currently working on his novel. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and creative non-fiction articles in magazines and journals for many years before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 14 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.
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