( A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi - A Saint for Humanity)
The purpose of life is to become a true human being.
And this is the secret of happiness of individuals, society and entire world. If
we look around there is enormous unhappiness. People are confused and seek happiness
in pleasures like eating, traveling, sex, pornography, gambling, substance like
alcohol, getting pampered in spas, TV internet and movies etc. This short term
excitement results in ultimate disappointment.
The real reason of unhappiness is deterioration of
inner quality. No one can lie from self. We are all aware of what we are. We
know our real stuff. Failed as human being and unhappy, people generate itch to
see fault in others and create nuisance, trouble and unhappiness for others.
This results in all sorts of failures, discords, conflicts and crimes. End
result is the world around you.
It is becoming more and more important to save and
protect human qualities. Unfortunately there are no role models today. Even the
moral education in schools has become a routine. Everyone is left to ‘learn’ on
own and thus fail. This can and should be avoided.
All that is required is not to fall in trap.
Understand following carefully:
- Following
the path of Righteousness is the only way to real happiness. Develop honest sense
of right and wrong and limit actions based on impulses.
- Do
not let temptations overcome wisdom. Make sensible choices.
- It
is never too late. Even if you have made some mistakes, do not feel that there
is no point in bringing yourself back on the path of righteousness. It will
always make you better and happier.
- Limit
pleasure of senses like pleasure of food, TV and internet, sex etc.
- Give
more time to reading and learning, healthy relationships, sports and fitness,
classical music dance and art, social activities and spiritual development.
- Make
the Pledge of Humanity
The
Pledge of Humanity
Today is the happiest and turning
point day of my life. Today I am taking pledge to become a better Human Being.
I realize that humanity is the real
and only source of happiness for me and everyone. It is important for me, my
family, my society, my nation and entire world. I understand that I cannot be
casual as small wrong deeds will lead to bad personality and unhappiness for me
and others. I accept that it is my own responsibility to learn and live a life
of humanity.
Today I Pledge that -
- I
will uphold humanity within myself and in the world. I will strive to become a
better human being and help others in doing so.
- I
will start and pursue the journey of humanity without any prejudice or
condition.
- I
will try my best not to slip on the way but if I do, I will gather myself
again, accept the slip and its consequences as another step towards humanity
and restart my journey with greater courage, commitment and consistency.
- I
will not stop, give up or hesitate in becoming a better human being due to
reason like selfish interest, impulsiveness, carelessness, laziness, greed,
fear or any other apparent or ulterior motive.
- I
take responsibility of my acts of commission and omission. I will refrain from
rationalizing and justifying my motives and behavior.
- I
will treat all human beings as one and I will treat them with equality,
fairness, respect, kindness, forgiveness, compassion and love.
- I
will strive for and practice peace, non violence, truth, honesty and justice in
my thoughts, speech and deeds.
- I
will control my desires, lust, anger, hatred, revengefulness, greed, jealousy
and possessiveness.
- I
will promote cooperation and healthy competition as agents of growth and
development.
- I
will promote self growth through commitment, dedication, courage, knowledge, humbleness,
purity, contentment and endurance.
- I
will support organization working towards betterment of humanity be it
environment, wildlife, peace and harmony, security, human rights, justice, healthcare,
education, poverty elimination and other aspects of human care.
- I
understand and will help others to understand that humanity can survive only if
we nurture each other.
- I will motivate others to take this
pledge.
I
pledge to become a better human being and live a complete and meaningful life.
