That night, while I was thinking deeply, I fell asleep without even realizing it. Suddenly, I woke up to the loud sound of the wind blowing, and the door and windows creaked. Although I had left the light on while sleeping, now the light was off. The surprising thing was that not only had my roommate disappeared, but all of his belongings were also gone. His bed, table, and everything else were missing. A strange light from the full moon was spreading in the room. All of this felt very odd to me.
When I went outside, the entire hostel was eerily silent. I went around the entire hostel, but I couldn’t find anyone. The room 312, where I stayed, was empty as well. All the doors and windows were open, and the sound of creaking could be heard due to the wind blowing. The silence felt peaceful, but at the same time, it was even more terrifying. The leaves from all the trees in the hostel had vanished, and the full moon night gave off an unusual, unsettling feeling. Only the large tree in the hostel had leaves, but they were continuously falling off.
Then suddenly, I heard the laughter of my friends from the direction of my room. I hesitantly moved towards the sound. As soon as I entered my room, the entire atmosphere changed. Bright light started racing across the walls, and there was a strange scent in the air.
Inside the room, all my friends became suddenly quiet. One of them spoke in a serious voice:
“Don’t forget that everything in life is temporary. Joy and sorrow, success and failure... they all pass. Therefore, practice living in the present. This is true happiness.”
Before I could say anything, they all disappeared. The room became silent once again.
This left me so scared that my heart began to race. Suddenly, I heard a loud sound above me, and once again, my friends’ laughter echoed. With all the courage I could muster, I moved towards the source. A chilly breeze touched my skin. The ground, bathed in moonlight, looked incredibly beautiful. Just then, everything became calm again, and one of my friends spoke in a loud voice:
“True religion is based on righteous conduct. True devotion lies in doing the right things. Improve your actions, and work for the welfare of others. This is the essence of life.”
As soon as he finished speaking, they all disappeared again. Then, I heard the sweet sound of music playing from the common room of the hostel. I slowly approached and found everything to be strange. The walls were glowing with soft light. There was no one there, but suddenly, a loud sound made the entire hall echo.
Ego is the Greatest Enemy
"Ego is the greatest enemy. Renounce 'I' and 'mine.' Only when you consider yourself one with others, will you experience true happiness."
I came out of the hall and saw my friend sitting under an old tree, where leaves were continuously falling. Moonlight was spreading an eerie glow over the tree. As I was approaching him to talk, he suddenly smiled and said:
"Every person is the architect of their own fate. Keep making efforts, but don't worry about the outcome."
I then reached the roof. From there, the entire night seemed even more magical. The winds were strong, and it felt as if the stars were very close.
On the roof, a phone suddenly rang. The strange thing was that it came from room number 212. I received the call, and a familiar voice said:
"The only way to avoid negative thoughts is to stop thinking about them. Don't empower negative thoughts by constantly thinking about them. Meditation and positive thinking can eliminate your fears and negativity."
I then found myself in the middle of the hostel grounds. The moonlight formed a circle around me, and there was a gentle, shimmering light in all directions. All my friends gathered around me and said in unison:
"Attachment, worry about the future... all these problems are illusions. The only way to be free from them is through spirituality."
One by one, my friends spoke the following lines:
1. Time is the most precious thing. Recognize the truth.
2. What you don’t have is not meant for you.
3. Live only in the present. Don’t worry about what’s coming.
4. Other people’s opinions do not define you.
5. Meditation brings peace amidst the noise. This is the true path of the soul.
6. Never lose sight of your goal. Even small steps will lead you to success.
After this, they all said in unison, "Now, it's time for us to leave." As soon as I heard this, a strange unease arose within me. I tried to speak, but couldn't. I couldn't even move from my place. Before I knew it, they all disappeared.
