DEFYING DEATH: LEAVING A LASTING MARK
Faraz Sohail
Senior Distribution Services Officer | Banca Ops. @5th Pillar Family Takaful Ltd.
In the midst of the city, news of the passing of a renowned wrestler spread like wildfire. Soon, a gathering formed around his funeral procession, each carrying a heavy heart. Amidst the solemn atmosphere, conversations arose, with each person sharing fond memories of the departed soul.
However, amidst the murmurs of sorrow, one voice stood out. "He had no heir. He was childless," remarked a man, his words causing a ripple of surprise among the crowd.
Confusion clouded the faces of those around him until another intervened, countering, "What are you saying? He had four sons."
The man who had spoken earlier then explained his perspective, albeit in a different manner; "Every wrestler's true legacy lies in the hearts of his disciples. It's a principle of the wrestling world that a wrestler imparts his knowledge to others, ensuring that even after his departure, his name lives on. This particular wrestler, until his last breath, upheld this principle. Now, if someone else takes his place tomorrow, his name might soon fade into obscurity. But if he had passed on his wrestling secrets to his students, his legacy would have remained alive, just like a father's name lives on through his sons."
This tale teaches us a valuable lesson: true victory in life lies in passing on what we've learned to others. By imparting our knowledge and actions to those around us, we can immortalize ourselves. Because the real purpose of life is to leave an indelible mark, ensuring that our memory remains alive and our example continues to shine brightly.
As an old proverb goes; It's true that death has always been a part of life, but there are some individuals who did things so remarkable that even death couldn't erase their legacy.