The Sweetness of Balance

The story illustrates how over-indulging in sensory pleasures can lead to a difficult state of craving and suffering once those pleasures are gone. To those who after enjoyment of sexual pleasure suffer (for want of more), there is no help so efficient as the palmyra horse

8–14 yr 1 min medium

Excessive indulgence leads to the pain of longing once the pleasure ends.

In a peaceful valley lived a young couple, Arjun and Meera. They shared a deep and beautiful bond. One summer, the village held a grand festival filled with music, dancing, and endless treats. Arjun and Meera were swept up in the excitement. They danced until their feet ached and ate every sweet imaginable, losing themselves completely in the joy of the moment. However, when the festival ended and they returned to their quiet home, a strange emptiness settled over them. They felt a restless longing to be back in that whirlwind of excitement. This craving made them feel restless and unhappy in their daily lives. Meera sat by the window, sighing for the festival's magic. Arjun sat beside her and said, 'We enjoyed the feast so intensely that now, the absence of it feels like a hunger we cannot satisfy.' They realized that by overindulging in the momentary thrill, they had created a void that was hard to fill. From that day on, they learned to enjoy life's pleasures fully, but with a sense of moderation, ensuring that the end of a joy wouldn't lead to the pain of longing.

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