Open Mind
Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 10:30The universe is like spiritual sustenance for an open mind, which develops and thrives by deriving nourishment from what it sees, feels and hears in the world around it.
The universe is like spiritual sustenance for an open mind, which develops and thrives by deriving nourishment from what it sees, feels and hears in the world around it.
If the ignorant man does not inquire, his ignorance will stay with him. But if he has a questioning mind, some knowledgeable person will answer him, and he will no longer remain ignorant.
Awaken human nature in others. Let the animal nature remain dormant. This is the only certain formula for a harmonious social existence.
War is always bracketed with heroism. Yet war does not yield any positive results. Peace appears to be zeroism, but all the best achievements are inevitably arrived at by peaceful means.
Only those who have the spirit of enquiry will achieve great success in intellectual and academic fields. Those devoid of this spirit will remain static, and will fail to climb to the top of the ladder of success.
The greatest mark of a lofty nature is the ability to set aside the grievances and differences in order to support another, whereas a man of baser metal would do the very opposite.
It is true that failure to speak up and tell the truth when the occasion calls for it can earn one the name of ‘dumb Satan.’ But, there are many occasions when observing silence is more proper and more important.
There is nothing more effective than forgiveness and humility in overcoming one’s enemies.
Reacting to provocation brings nothing but negative results, whereas ignoring provocation leaves the way clear to embark on planned construction and consolidation.
No doubt there are apprehensions about taking risks. But in the present world nothing can be achieved without a certain amount of daring. As the proverb says, no risk no gain.