For children, - Ultimate Reality of Material World - Old Sock Story

A wise and saintly rich man, sensing his approaching death, called his
son to his side and gave him these instructions:
'My son, I shall be leaving you very shortly. On the day when I die
and they have washed my body and come to wrap it in the shroud, I want
you to put one of my socks on my foot. This is my final request of
you.'
Soon after this, the old man did indeed die, leaving behind his goods
and property, his children and his dependents. Family, friends,
acquaintances and neighbours attended his funeral. The body had been
washed and was almost completely wrapped in the shroud, when the son
remembered his father's wish. Finding one of his old socks, he handed
it to the washer of the dead, saying, 'In accordance with my father's
last request, please put this sock on his foot.'
'That is quite impossible:' Said the washer of the dead. 'Such a thing
is utterly impermissible in Hindu religion. I cannot act against the
Sacred Law.'
Despite this valid objection, the son insisted, 'That was my father's
final request; it must certainly be carried out.'
The washer of the dead was unmoved. 'If you won't take my word for
it,' he said, 'go and ask the elder men. They will confirm what I tell
you, that it is not permissible.'
Holding up the funeral, they consulted the elder men, religious head
and scholars, all of whom declared that this was not permissible in
Hindu religion.
Just then, an aged friend of the deceased interrupted the debate with
these words to the son: 'My boy, your late father entrusted me with a
letter which I was to hand over to you after his departure. Here, this
letter belongs to you.' So saying, he gave him an envelope.
Taken by surprise, the boy opened the envelope and read out the
contents of his father's letter. 'My son, all this wealth and property
I have left to you. Now you see: at the last moment, they won't even
let you give me an old sock to wear. When you yourself come one day to
be in my condition they will also refuse to let you keep anything.
Naked body that, all you will be able to carry over from this fleeting
world into the Hereafter. So pull yourself together and be prepared.
Spend the fortune I have left you, not for the satisfaction of vain
desires, but in ways pleasing to Almighty, that you may achieve honor
in both worlds.'
Qullu Nafsin Za Iqatul Maut! Everything that lives shall taste Death!
Noble Qur'an, Surah Al-Imran, Verse 185
Imam Ali (as)said: "Every creature who walks on the earth has to go
inside one day."
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)said: "Death is like sleep; the only
difference is that while sleep is of a short duration, death continues
till the Day of Resurrection."
Imam Muhammad at-Taqi (as)said: "Some of the faithful dislike the
pangs of death, because they are not fully aware of the comfort after
death. Just as children and the insane dislike to take bitter medicine
and make a wry face, though the bitterness of the medicine is a
forerunner of benefit (to health)."
What a beautiful advice and guidance for those who can understand! May
the mercy of Almighty be upon us all.