Losing Much, Gaining Little
Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00Whoever seeks to obtain small benefits at the risk of great dangers is like a fisherman who uses a hook of gold; should it come off, no catch would compensate the loss.
Whoever seeks to obtain small benefits at the risk of great dangers is like a fisherman who uses a hook of gold; should it come off, no catch would compensate the loss.
In the use of violence, man simply follows his basic instincts, while to promote peace; man has to give himself a complete moral overhaul. Only after such a conversion is the individual able to play the role of a peace-loving person.
If someone pelts you with stones, do not quarrel with him. Try rather to raise yourself to such a height that the stones cannot reach you.
For violence to erupt provocation is enough; while for peace to prevail man has to nullify provocation with moderation and restraint.
Patience is no retreat. Patience only amounts to taking the initiative along the path of wisdom and reason as opposed to the path of the emotions. Patience gives one the strength to restrain one’s emotions in delicate situations and to use one’s brain to find a course of action along result-oriented lines.
The difference between peace and violence is aptly illustrated by the building of a bird’s nest. A nest can be constructed only by a peaceful effort. Violence can only destroy it, not build it. The same is true of human life. If any constructive work is to be achieved in life, it must be through peaceful efforts.
In this world each piece of bad news is followed by good news. Each adverse incident gives man the good tidings that we should not fall a victim to frustration or lose heart. Rather we should muster enough courage to seek out new opportunities.
Peace is the master key, which opens all doors to success. It paves the way for the success of sincere efforts in all spheres. In a state of peace, we can go about any task: without peace it is impossible to act constructively. This is true of all matters in life, both great and small.
In order to lead a successful life, it is important for man to learn the art of Life Management. The art of life management means, on the one hand man understanding himself, (i.e. he should know who he is, what his capabilities are) and, on the other hand, his becoming aware of the world around him. Then he may plan his life in a realistic manner and make improvements whenever and wherever required.
Peace and war are not just two equal modes of achievement in the simple sense of the phrase. Rather they reflect two different standards of humanity. One who adopts the path of peace, raises the level of humanity, while one who adopts the path of violence decidedly lowers it.