There was once a husband and wife. The husband was quite orthodox and had a dominant personality. Despite this, the wife adjusted, and both lived happily. They had children and shared a peaceful family life. When the husband turned 50, he suddenly fell ill. Within a week, he suffered a heart attack and passed away. His wife was devastated. Though he had been strict and dominating, he loved her deeply — and she, in turn, loved him just as much. She had accepted him completely. His sudden departure left her shattered, and she couldn’t come out of the grief.
After the funeral and necessary formalities, their children moved to the United States, leaving her all alone. Though relatives stayed around for a while, the loneliness gradually deepened. For some time, she struggled to cope. But slowly, things began to change. With her husband gone, she now had time — time that was once completely devoted to caring for him. She had served him wholeheartedly. Now, with an abundance of space in her life, she began engaging herself in new and meaningful ways.
She took up gardening, began visiting temples, picked up reading, and eventually joined music classes. Through social media, she reconnected with old college friends and rebuilt a circle of companionship. She became deeply involved in all these activities and stayed fully occupied. Being an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, she visited Krishna temples every week. Her devotion only grew stronger. One day, moved by her deep and unwavering faith, Lord Krishna appeared before her and said, “I am pleased with your love and devotion. Ask for any boon — even if you want your husband back, I shall grant it.”
Lord Krishna expected her to ask without hesitation. But to His surprise, she remained silent for a moment, then calmly said, “I don’t want anything. I am content with my life now.” Lord Krishna was astonished but smiled, seeing the strength, peace, and wisdom in her heart. The learning here is profound. Life brings loss, and we often feel we cannot recover. But over time, we adjust, grow, and sometimes find new meaning. So keep doing positive things. Stay engaged. Accept what life brings instead of resisting it. In time, you may even find yourself stronger and more fulfilled than before. Everything happens for good.
