Reality and Illusion in Living Abroad
Here is an anecdote to illustrate the difference between illusion and reality living abroad. Sardar Santa Singh arrived at the gates of Paradise and what he saw pleased him immensely: people riding on large limousines, casino, night clubs, pretty girls in bikinis and liquor bars. When presented before God he expressed his delight to be there. God looked up his record and said, 'Santa, there has been a terrible mistake. You are not due here till four years later. You go back to earth and we will send for you on the right time.'
Santa Singh went back. He looked forward to returning to paradise. When he finally died and appeared at the pearly gates, the sight that met his eyes was different: men sweeping the gardens, cutting wood and doing back-breaking jobs. Women scrubbing floors, cooking, washing dishes and soiled garments.
'This is not the paradise you showed me last time.' He protested to God.
'Last time you came on a tourist visa,' replied the almighty. 'This time you came on an immigration visa.'
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Henpecked Men
All men who hope to enter heaven have to queue at one of the two gates: one marked, 'For Henpecked Men,' and one marked, 'For Men Who Have Not Been Henpecked.'
One morning Dharam Raj is amazed to see a very long line at the first gate, and only one little man standing at the second. 'Hello,' said Dharam Raj a little curious, 'Are you sure you are in the right line?'
'Well I really don't know,' said the little man. 'My wife told me to stand here.'
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