Avoid Extremes or Wokeness
Introduction
Life is a delicate balance between choices, desires, and responsibilities. To lead a useful, happy, and successful life, one must learn the art of moderation. Extremes in behavior, habits, or thinking often bring instability and dissatisfaction. Whether it is excessive work, unchecked leisure, or extreme emotions, going too far in any direction disturbs harmony. Hence, avoiding extremes becomes a guiding principle for a fulfilling life.
The
Dangers of Extreme Behavior
Extremes usually lead
to negative consequences. For instance, extreme anger can ruin relationships,
while extreme laziness can destroy opportunities. Similarly, excessive
indulgence in pleasure often results in regret and poor health. Extremes create
imbalance, and imbalance invites unhappiness. A wise person, therefore, avoids
rigid extremes and seeks the middle path.
Balance
in Work and Rest
Success requires both
hard work and proper rest. Too much work without relaxation causes stress,
while excessive rest without effort leads to failure. Moderation ensures
progress and good health at the same time. For example, dedicating fixed hours
to work and reserving time for leisure brings efficiency and peace of mind.
Balance is the secret of productivity.
Moderation in Desires
Human desires are endless, but chasing them blindly can lead to disappointment. Greed is one extreme, and total renunciation is the other. A balanced person knows how to enjoy life’s pleasures without becoming a slave to them. This approach helps in achieving contentment, which is essential for happiness.
Emotional Balance
Emotions like love,
anger, or fear are natural, but their extremes are dangerous. Excessive love
may blind judgment, extreme anger may destroy friendships, and extreme fear may
paralyze action. Cultivating emotional balance helps individuals respond wisely
to situations, thereby leading to healthier relationships and peace of mind.
Philosophical Perspective
Great thinkers and
spiritual leaders, such as Buddha, have emphasized the “Middle Path.” This
philosophy teaches that avoiding extremes in life leads to wisdom and
happiness. Even in modern psychology, moderation is seen as essential for
mental health. Thus, philosophy and science both highlight that extremes should
be avoided for overall well-being.
7: Conclusion
In conclusion,
avoiding extremes is not about being ordinary, but about being wise. A useful,
happy, and successful life is possible when one maintains balance in work,
desires, emotions, and relationships. Extremes bring instability, while
moderation builds harmony. Therefore, to live meaningfully, one must remember
the golden rule: avoid extremes and walk the balanced path.
Table: Examples of
Extremes vs. Balance
|
Aspect of Life |
Extreme 1 |
Extreme 2 |
Balanced Approach |
|
Work |
Overworking |
Laziness |
Hard work with
proper rest |
|
Desires |
Greed |
Total denial |
Fulfilling needs
with moderation |
|
Emotions |
Anger |
Fear/Indifference |
Calmness and
controlled expression |
|
Lifestyle |
Overindulgence |
Neglect |
Healthy habits with
occasional enjoyment |
|
Thinking |
Overconfidence |
Self-doubt |
Confidence with
humility |
IF HE EXIST
I drive joy there was a doctor in Benaras who
spent 7 minutes in the morning and evening for mediation on God. Knowing this,
his colleagues and friends laughed at him. One day they argued that he was
wasting 7 precious minutes on something, which he had been misled into
believing. The doctor replied, “Well, if God does not exist, I agree that I am
wasting 7 minutes a day. But, if He exists? I am afraid you are wasting your
entire lifetime. I prefer to waste 7 minutes rather than a lifetime. Why should
you grudge me the 7minutes joy that I derive 4m.-
Janmashtami: The Divine Descent of Shri Krishn
Janmashtami marks the sacred occasion of the divine appearance of Shri Krishn, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This naturally raises a profound question—how can someone who is eternal and unborn take birth? Krishn’s appearance is not bound by karma like ordinary beings. It is an act of divine compassion. Out of his causeless mercy, he descends at a chosen time and place to reclaim his lost children, to destroy evil, and to shower the world with his enchanting pastimes.
We do not celebrate
Janmashtami because Krishn needs it; rather, we celebrate for our own
purification and spiritual absorption. This festival reconnects us with Krishn
and revives our forgotten relationship with him. It is an opportunity to
strengthen faith, devotion, and surrender.
In his earlier
promise, Krishn had assured his devotees, Sutapa and Prshni, that he would
appear as their son. In their next life, they were born as Vasudev and Devaki.
However, this blessing came with immense trials. Imprisoned by the cruel Kamsa,
they lost six children in succession, each killed at birth. Only after enduring
that deep grief did Krishn finally appear in their lives.
Symbolically, these six slain sons represent impurities in the human heart—lust, anger, greed, arrogance, envy, and illusion. Just as Vasudev and Devaki endured their suffering before welcoming Krishn, we too must cleanse our hearts of these impurities for him to manifest within. True Janmashtami is about preparing our inner space for Krishn’s arrival.
When a great guest is
expected, we clean and decorate our homes. Similarly, our hearts must be
purified to welcome Krishn. Though he is untouched by impurity, he alone has
the power to cleanse even the darkest corners of our hearts. By chanting his
holy names and taking shelter in him, we make our inner being a worthy dwelling
for his divine presence.
Offering gifts to
Krishn on his appearance day is another beautiful practice. One may wonder what
we can offer to the master of creation. The answer lies in the sincerity of the
offering. Even a simple act, like offering our skills, time, music, or words
with love, pleases him. As a mother cherishes a flower gifted by her child from
her own garden, Krishn values the love behind every offering.
Janmashtami is not
merely about rituals, fasting, or wearing devotional attire for a single day.
It is about transforming life into a continuous offering of love, devotion, and
purity. Let this Janmashtami not pass as a date on the calendar but as a turning
point in our hearts—an occasion to invite Krishn to reside within us
permanently.
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