Exercising restraint requires a higher form of intelligence. Indulgence requires neither skill nor intellect. Affluence has given man the opportunity to indulge like never. Austerity is facing extinction; patience & contentment are no longer virtues but are relegated to mere words.
All catastrophes like global warming, nuclear threat and poverty are merely a reflection of our ever-increasing inclination for indulgence.
Behavior that rises above the primitive reflexes forms the essence of culture and sophistication. All religions have a set of behavioral restrictions like fasting, celibacy and observing silence. These restrictions help the individual increase his will power, temperance, self control and discipline.
A man is poor not from materialistic possessions; he is really poor if he is devoid of knowledge, righteousness, honesty and charity. Detachment from worldly things can make one look poor in the material sense but such people exhibit richness in character and remain in equilibrium. Such persons deserve to be called “KARMAYOGI” as defined in the sacred book The Bhagvad Gita.
Kabir has reflected similar ideology as all worldly riches are mere dust compared to contentment of mind.
But, often people go into depression and feel unhappy without realizing that circumstances and material things do not matter.
Contentment brings peace and satisfaction to one’s soul leading one to believe in the grace of God.
All catastrophes like global warming, nuclear threat and poverty are merely a reflection of our ever-increasing inclination for indulgence.
Behavior that rises above the primitive reflexes forms the essence of culture and sophistication. All religions have a set of behavioral restrictions like fasting, celibacy and observing silence. These restrictions help the individual increase his will power, temperance, self control and discipline.
Be Poor in Possessions,
But Rich in Spirit
But Rich in Spirit
A man is poor not from materialistic possessions; he is really poor if he is devoid of knowledge, righteousness, honesty and charity. Detachment from worldly things can make one look poor in the material sense but such people exhibit richness in character and remain in equilibrium. Such persons deserve to be called “KARMAYOGI” as defined in the sacred book The Bhagvad Gita.
Kabir has reflected similar ideology as all worldly riches are mere dust compared to contentment of mind.
Go-Dhan, Gajh-Dhan, Baji-Dhan aur rattan-dhan khaan
Jab Aawe Santosh-Dhan, Sab-dhan dhuri saman..
Jab Aawe Santosh-Dhan, Sab-dhan dhuri saman..
But, often people go into depression and feel unhappy without realizing that circumstances and material things do not matter.
Contentment brings peace and satisfaction to one’s soul leading one to believe in the grace of God.
He leads a life of happiness and peace who finds the treasure of contentment.
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