The "Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus" is a story told by Jesus in the New Testament of the Bible. It describes a wealthy man who lives in luxury while a poor man named Lazarus suffers at his gate, longing for scraps of food. After they both die, Lazarus is taken to Abraham's side, a place of comfort, while the rich man finds himself in torment. In the afterlife, the rich man begs for relief and asks Abraham to send Lazarus to help him. However, Abraham explains that there is a great chasm between them, and the rich man must face the consequences of his earthly life. The parable emphasizes themes of compassion, justice, and the reversal of fortunes in the afterlife.