Everything in existence does not truly belong to anyone. What we call “possessions” — lands, riches, titles, or relationships — are but temporary arrangements that shift hands with the flow of circumstances. They exist as experiences, not as eternal ownerships. Nothing belongs to everyone in permanence, for even the earth, sky, rivers, and forests are shared only as long as we inhabit this world. The one element that transcends boundaries and belongs to all without discrimination is time. Time is universal and impartial, the silent current that carries all beings equally, from the smallest creature to the mightiest ruler.Time is not merely a backdrop; it is the only true earning of life — the fundamental unit of an individual’s wealth. One may gain or lose money, respect, or power, but no force in the universe can either hack, steal, or snatch the lived moments of one’s existence. Each second, once lived, is etched into the soul’s journey. Unlike material possessions that fluctuate or vanish, time remains the truest measure of our presence in the cosmos.Yet, time does not flow in isolation. It is woven with the threads of karma, the law of cause and effect that governs all existence. Our actions, intentions, and thoughts ripple through the fabric of time, shaping the tides of life. Karma determines not only what we encounter but also how we perceive and respond to the incidents along our path. Every joy and sorrow, success and failure, is an outcome of karmic seeds sown across our continuum of time, interacting with the space and resources available to us. Thus, time is not a blank canvas; it is textured by the impressions of our deeds.When life reaches its end, all metaphysical wealth — our status, possessions, designations, and worldly achievements — are left behind. They do not travel with us beyond the body. The honors that once defined us dissolve into silence, the riches we guarded return to dust, and the power we held vanishes into memory. The only enduring treasure is the quality of time we lived.What sustains the soul across lifetimes is not mere duration but punya — the good merits earned through noble deeds, selfless love, compassion, and righteous conduct. When time is aligned with virtue, it transforms from ordinary passing into sacred wealth. Such time does not vanish at death; it accompanies the soul, shaping both the conditions of future births and the serenity of existence beyond physical form. It becomes the invisible shield before birth and the radiant light after death.Therefore, to live meaningfully is not to accumulate possessions but to sanctify time. Every moment is a seed, capable of blossoming into joy, peace, or wisdom when sown with awareness and goodness. To waste time is to squander the only wealth that truly belongs to us, while to use it for love, service, learning, and truth is to become infinitely rich in the eyes of eternity.In the end, we realize: time is not something we spend but something we are. It is the essence of our being, the silent witness to our karma, and the eternal currency of the soul. To honor time with purity and purpose is to honor life itself.
