Appointment in Samarra - Parable
Published by Campbell M Gold in Reflection · Monday 24 Jun 2024
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Appointment in Samarra
In these uncertain times, with all our esoteric knowledge and ability, can an individual "cheat fate" and avoid an "unwanted future/conclusion?" I have pondered this question and viewed it from many perspectives, but my mind is continually brought back to the ancient legend of the "Appointment in Samarra…"
An ancient fable inscribed on stone, half buried in the sands of time in a long-forgotten desert, tells a harrowing tale.
In ancient Baghdad, a well-known merchant sent his loyal servant to the bustling marketplace to purchase supplies. When the servant returned, he looked distressed and recounted a frightful encounter in the marketplace.
Fearing for his life, the servant begged the merchant to lend him his fastest horse so he could escape to the city of Samarra, believing Death couldn't find him there. Alarmed by his distress, the merchant agreed, and the servant quickly left upon the horse, desperate to evade a grim fate.
Concerned by the servant's disquieting story, the merchant decided to investigate further. He went to the marketplace, where he was astonished to see Death strolling among the crowd.
Gathering his courage, he approached Death and boldly asked about the threatening gesture directed towards his servant.
In response, Death smiled strangely and then calmly explained that the gesture was not one of menace but rather of surprise. He revealed that he was genuinely taken aback to encounter the servant in Baghdad, as he had an unavoidable appointment with him in Samarra that very night!
So, what do you think, can an individual "cheat fate?" ...
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