In the peaceful village of Suryanagar, nestled between golden fields and flowing rivers, lived an old sage named Rishi Vedananda. He was known for his wisdom, but more so for a peculiar habit—every morning, he would stand at the hilltop, watching the sunrise with a serene smile, and every evening, he would sit by the river, watching the sunset with the same joy.

The villagers admired him but found his routine odd. One day, a young man named Arjun, full of curiosity, approached the sage.

“Guruji,” Arjun asked, “why do you celebrate both the sunrise and the sunset? The sunrise marks a new beginning, but the sunset means the day is gone forever.”

The sage chuckled. “Ah, my child, that is exactly why. People rejoice when the sun rises, for they see it as a new opportunity. They also celebrate the sunset, thinking the day has been well spent. But what they fail to realize is that with every sunrise and sunset, one day of life is lost forever.”

Arjun looked confused. “But Guruji, if life keeps slipping away, what should one do?”

The sage smiled and pointed at the river. “Look at this flowing water. It does not stop, nor does it mourn the past. Instead, it makes every moment meaningful—quenching thirst, nurturing crops, and carrying life forward. Likewise, we must not waste our days in ignorance. Instead, we must strive for self-realization, using every moment wisely, growing, learning, and becoming better humans before our time runs out.”

Arjun stood in deep thought. That day, he understood the hidden truth of life. From then on, he lived each day with purpose, never taking time for granted.

Moral of the Story:

Life is constantly decreasing, moment by moment. Just as people celebrate sunrise and sunset, they must also remember that time is slipping away. Instead of wasting it, one should strive for self-improvement, wisdom, and a purposeful life before it’s too late.