Mukti (Liberation) A Paradox

LIBERATION (Mukti), also known as Gnanam, is pursued by many. But when I heard the following story some doubts crept in to my mind. The story goes as follows:-

A ripe sadhaka( named Ramesh) of about an age of 45 years had a chance encounter with God. He was most delighted. He had a nice chat with God. God enquired about his health and commended his efforts in successfully controlling his weight.

Then God and Ramesh talked about Ramesh's wife and how she was doing well now. She had become very religious, a nice turn,  God said.

God also enquired about how Ramesh was progressing in his life.

All issues from home to country to world were discussed. It was so nice talking. Ramesh enjoyed God's company thoroughly. God was so pleasant a person to talk to. It was superb.

Then it was time to go for God. Before leaving God asked, " Do you need anything from me?". Ramesh replied, " Yes my Lord! I want LIBERATION".

God gave him a smile and said, "Ramesh, why don't you ask for something better? Ask for more wealth, happiness, or even Siddhis which will help you help the world."

Ramesh got upset. He said, " Do you mean I am not fit for LIBERATION or is it that you don't want to give it to me?"

God said, "No my dear, I just thought you could enjoy your life with some more comforts".

Ramesh - " But with LIBERATION I will be called an Ananda. People will follow me. I have lots of devotees. How nice that will be? Please give me that"

God- " You can have that but let me tell you that Liberation is not necessarily that."

Ramesh - " But God? Why are you confusing me? "

God-" It is a secret which most people don't discuss.

1. You are aware that presently your body is a house where two people live. One is Ramesh, that is you. The other is the Silent Me.
2. I am always liberated so I don't yearn or talk about Liberation.
3. You don't know Liberation so you seek it.
4. LIBERATION is actually Dying while living in the body.
5. Who dies? Only one who can die here is Ramesh, You.  Once you are dead, will you care whether you are liberated or not? When you are liberated, there will be no Ramesh to claim that he is liberated.

So is it really worth it? Most importantly you can't enjoy all that you enjoy now.

All your sorrows may be due to being Ramesh, but you have happiness because as Ramesh you can enjoy them.

Dear Ramesh, there is no hurry. Give it a good thought and I will come back again later."

Saying so, the Lord left leaving poor Ramesh wondering whether Liberation was really the Goal of his life ?

What a nightmare?