My death is near


“The paths of glory lead but to the grave.”

Thomas Grey, English poet

When Alexander the Great, who conquered the world was dying, he called up his generals and asked them to do 3 things after his death:

  1. To have his coffin carried by top physicians,
  2. To strewn the path leading up to his grave with precious gems and rubies that he had achieved,
  3. And to cut off his hands to keep them outside his grave.

His faithful generals, overflowing with emotions, said that they’ll certainly do as the master commanded, but they requested him to tell them the reason behind such weird orders.

Ailing in pain, Alexander explained:

He wants his coffin to be carried by top physicians to let the world know that death catches everyone, no matter how resourceful he is. Therefore top physicians should carry his coffin.

Secondly he wanted the world to know that no matter however power or riches you grab, the path of life eventually ends in death. Therefore precious gems and rubies on the path to his grave.

And thirdly he wanted to tell everyone that we can’t take anything from this world with us. Therefore the cutting off of his hands.

All glory, all pomp, all power would remain here. We’ll enter our final abode alone. And that’s near.

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