In English
Understand The Importance Of All Professions
The main ideal of culture is: (speak truth, practise righteousness). We talk about and , but do not put into practice. The correct way is, from book to head and from head to action, so as to attain unity of thoughts, words and deeds. This denotes that the proper study of mankind is man. One whose thoughts, words and deeds are in unison is a true human being. On the other hand, one who says something, thinks something else and does what is different from thoughts and words is, in fact, a demon. The scriptures say, Manasyanyat vachasyanyat karmanyanyat duratmanam (those whose thoughts, words and deeds are in perfect harmony are noble ones; those who lack harmony of these are wicked). So, maintain the unity of these three. However, you have to face difficulties when you practise this. Pleasure is an interval between two pains. Pleasure cannot be realised in the absence of pain. Possibility of accidents is greater on a smooth and straight road because it induces recklessness in a driver. Ups and downs and curves will keep the driver alert. Similarly, vibrancy of humanness is lost when life is devoid of sorrows, struggles and losses. The dichotomies such as happiness and sorrow, profit and loss, fame and defame are necessary components for a lively life. Otherwise, life becomes boring.