The death experience of Nachiketa-Part II

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Nachiketa was a very sincere and committed boy.Commitment and honesty possessed him like a ghost.

To respect his father's words, he decided to go and meet Lord Yama.

Remember: The first and the last person on planet Earth to go and meet Yama was Nachiketa. Normally only Yama comes to meet people. For the first time, Nachiketa goes to meet Yama.

He reached the abode of Yama, but Yama was not there! He had gone out. For three days Nachiketa waited. Understand one thing here: A great truth is established at this point of the story. When we go in search of death, or we have the courage to face death, death will not be there as we know it! Anyhow, Yama returned after three days. His servants told him about the young boy who was waiting for him.

Yama rushed to see Nachiketa. He apologized for not being there to receive him.

He further told him, "For having made you wait for three days, I grant you three boons. You may ask for any three boons, and I will grant them to you." For Nachiketa, death turned out to be a God that granted him boons! He asked for three boons.

The first boon was: "My father's sins should all be washed away."

Yama granted him the boon. The second boon was: "My father should accept me when I go back to him after visiting you." This boon was also granted.

The third boon was: "Tell me, what happens after death? Some say that man lives after death; some say that man is not alive after death. What is the Truth?" Yama was shocked at Nachiketa's question.

He told him, "Please do not ask me this question. You are asking the very secret of death which I cannot deliver to you; If I deliver it to you, you will become enlightened. I will give you immeasurable wealth if you wish, but please don't ask me this question."

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