surrounded me
was I misunderstanding this as well on
hearing this the guru says to the son of
Seth no you did not understand this thing
wrong but here you are following the right
thing at the wrong place
your father had told you to sweeten the
food this means that you should treat
everyone who comes to your house
sweetly you should treat everyone with
love and respect you should always speak
sweetly and kindly to people so that
everyone likes you and respects you but
you took this thing in your own way you
started eating sweets every day and
because of this your health has been
ruined now you tell me did you understand
the true meaning of these words of your
father on this Seth's son says to the
guru o guru I understood the true meaning
of this thing I followed it completely
wrong I was a fool
further the Seth's son says o master what
is the meaning of the fourth thing the
teacher says the fourth thing your father
told you to keep your wife tied up this
means that you should take care of your
wife you should love her and respect her
you should never try to control or
dominate her but you took this thing
literally and you actually tied up your
wife which is completely wrong now you
tell me did you understand the true
meaning of this thing on hearing this Seth's
son starts crying and says o guru I
understood the true meaning of this thing
but I followed it completely wrong I
mistreated my wife and she left me I
realize now that I have been a terrible
husband
the guru then says to Seth's son do not
worry it is never too late to change your
ways you have learned the true meaning of
your father's teachings now it is up to
you to rectify your mistakes and start
living a meaningful and happy life
follow the real meaning of your father's
words and you will find success and
happiness once again Seth's son
thankfully bowed to the guru and
promised to make amends for his past
mistakes he realized that his father had
given him valuable wisdom and it was his
responsibility to use it wisely and live a
fulfilling life from that day forward he
embraced the true meanings of his
father's teachings and worked hard to
improve his life with the guidance of the
wise guru.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The rich Seth had received valuable advice from his father and passed it on to his son.
2. The advice included four points: "go to the shade and come to the shade," "keep a leather fence around your house," "always eat sweets," and "always keep your wife tied up."
3. The son misinterpreted and followed these instructions literally.
4. He installed a tent from his house to his shop, erected leather walls around his house, ate sweets daily, and tied up his wife.
5. His life took a turn for the worse as a result, with business troubles, a foul smell from the leather walls, health issues, and strained relationships.
6. He sought help from a monk who explained the true meanings behind his father's advice.
7. The real meanings included working long hours, having a protective pet, and ensuring the safety of one's home.
These are the factual points from the text, without opinions or interpretations.