Quotes from Mahatma

When you have deficit of words to express, follow the true leader's messages. Here are the original quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, true to his LIFE. His life is his message!

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.

As long as you derive inner help and comfort from anything, keep it.

Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err. It passes my comprehension how human beings, be they ever so experienced and able, can delight in depriving other human beings of that precious right. I think it would be a good idea.

Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Hate the sin, love the sinner.

Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress.

Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.

I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even at the cost of your life.

I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.

I want freedom for the full expression of my personality.

In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth.

Indolence is a delightful but distressing state; we must be doing something to be happy.

It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

One needs to be slow to form convictions, but once formed they must be defended against the heaviest odds.

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.

What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought , "Non-Violence in Peace and War" under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?

Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always.

You must be the change you want to see in the world.

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

- Mohandas K Gandhi (Mahatma, A Great Soul)

Sight and Vision

Close your eyes and imagine 'solar system' can you visualize all the planets moving around the sun in their own orbits? Open your eyes and look for all these planets with naked eyes.. can you see them all?



It is the difference between vision and sight. It is applicable to every aspects of our human life. It is dangerous to live by sight without vision.

Many people have been living by sight alone, and that's one reason they have all kinds of problems for example, health, professions, financial status, relationships, society etc., Living only by sight can kill us. Life is so full of depressing things that you need to learn to live by vision and see with the eyes of faith. One important factor to get rid of depression is to distinguish the difference between 'needs' and 'wants'. In the illusionary state every thing in the sight might appear 'needs' though they are 'wants'. The simple example is 'house' is the need 'white house' is the wants. Remember that sight is the ability to see things as they are, and vision is the ability to see things as they should be. we know that the discouraging things we see and hear are temporary, they still can distress and depress us. We must keep our visions constantly before us, however, because the visions in our hearts are greater than our environments.

I was inspired by the story told by Swami Vivekananda: [source]

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A frog lived in a well. It had lived there for a long time. It was born there and brought up there, and yet was a little, small frog. Of course, the evolutionists were not there then to tell us whether the frog lost its eyes or not, but, for our story’s sake, we must take it for granted that it had its eyes, and that it every day cleansed the water of all the worms and bacilli that lived in it with an energy that would do credit to our modern bacteriologists. In this way it went on and became a little sleek and fat. Well, one day another frog that lived in the sea came and fell into the well.
“Where are you form?”
“I am from the sea.”
“The sea! How big is that? Is it as big as my well?” and he took a leap from one side of the well to the other.
“My friend,” said the frog of the sea, “how do you compare the sea with your little well?”
Then the frog took another leap and asked, “Is your sea so big?”
“What nonsense you speak, to compare the sea with your well!”
“Well, then,” said the frog of the well, “nothing can be bigger than my well; there can be nothing bigger than this; this fellow is a liar, so turn him out.”

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Even today this story is applicable to modern life. Often we come across people who think what they knew is 'great' due to their limited exposure, experience, environment and expertise etc., If you try to tell the 'truth' or 'vision' it is often 'ignored' or 'rejected by the system'. Every one saw sky, 'One' asked the question why it is blue? Every one knows 'things are falling' and 'One' explained.

May be due to 'fear of being turned out from the system' many of us often keep our 'vision' secret helplessly. It requires tremendous courage, confidence and concentration to crystallize the vision and to see things as they should be.

Many times you will feel that people don't see you or recognize you at the peak or your career (middle), may be because you are 'too bright' to see.. it is exactly the same in our real life scenario where you can 'look' at the 'Sun' only in the dawn and dusk times, but not at 'noon' (mid-day). You need special glass or 'vision' to understand this. There are few people who enjoy the comfort of 'dawn & dusk' all times. Now you know the reason why? :)

Sight is important however, please go beyond what you can 'see' and create your own 'vision' for better life!

Purpose of Life

We are not here on earth to struggle for a satisfying existence, or just exist aimlessly to the whims of our destiny. The vedic view is that cessation of all misery is the purpose of human birth. This can be achieved only through complete liberation of our consciousness.

Good and Evil, Happiness and Misery only exist in the mind of the observer. The conditioning of the mind is dictated by the manner in which we live. No one on earth can live a self indulgent, indiscipline and wanton life and hope that his lifestyle will not affect his state of mind, for it would impact all his perceptions and circumstances.

The true freedom comes only through self-knowledge which can free us from miseries. Self knowledge can be achieved by living RIGHT!

1) Moral perfection
2) Worldly attainment
3) Fulfilment of legitimate desires and
4) Liberation

i.e., If one want liberation then first three should be followed otherwise it would lead to arrogant, greedy, POWER-HUNGRY and immoral.

If we live a life of moral perfection, then we live in tune with our real Self, there by always being in tune with pulse of life. We discover how to function in an optimum manner, and have the full support of Providence to evolve because Nature is always inclined towards progression. All our behaviours then become constructive, life enhancing and appropriate. The opportunities opens up to fulfil all our needs. What ever is required to make our lives satisfying unfolds spontaneously.

We are always in the flow of harmonious relationships and supportive circumstances. But we should also cultivate the faith that whatever is showing up is for our highest good. Impatience does not have spiritual virtue. With unshakeable faith in God, we should be joyous and enthusiastic always.

When our life-enhancing, legitimate desires are fulfilled, life is fulfilling, enjoyable and we can devote ourselves to Higher Learning and Practice. As we keep progressing on our path with full dedication, we are foreever assured of God's grace.

* Inspired by "Spirituality : A Way of Life"

Equal Opportunity

Opportunities are for every one. All this seems very soothing to the ears and very fair too. However what is the truth on the ground, in reality especially in work place? On paper yes, all are equal and no one is given advantage over others. If the individuals take their hobby into profession (vice versa), yes they can see the capabilities & opportunities in them.

Man is imperfect in many ways, so he often stumbles in life. Misfortune try him, as FIRE tries GOLD. Failures appear to be unplesant, but in reality, they are very helpful in many other ways. They are the best teachers. Each time we fail, we learn some lessons. (like installing new operating systems / software in a new/old computer or facing interview for new job or existing job etc., :) We come to know the reason of our failure. In the next attempt we guard ourselves against the same 'old' mistakes. The experience we gain each time makes our path of success smooth and easy, and most importantly it makes us very strong and wise. If we give up trying as soon as we meet with failure, we remain defeated in life, even though we might have the necessary power to reach the goal. If a man armed with the experience of failuures picks up courage and goes on doing a thing, success will be his. Others will join hands to support him directly or indirectly. One should not feel ashamed of failure in any attempt. After all SUCCESS is nothing but HONEST attempt through HARDWORK. Success does not guarantee happiness, but happiness brings success for sure.

One of the best example is Indian's struggle for Freedom till Aug 15, 1947. The person to be remembered is non other than the one, who's presence is seen in every currency note of India. When you handle money in India, you should remember our struggle for this priceless freedom! and unity.



Let us not forget we were slaves and pain we gone through. Let us not make any one slave for quick and immediate benefits.. let us give equal opportunity, train and liberate others to grow.

Citizen (We) >> Seek solution >> Government (Us)

It is Time to learn more about:

Power of knowledge
Education & Skills
Human Rights
Globalization
Patriotism
Equality & Law
Empowering women
Youth Power
Duty & Responsibility
Priorities in Life

Investment

Invest your valuable time in 'HOPE'. Profit is Sure!
M.Karthikeyan

Happy New Year 2010

Let us welcome this new year with full of HOPES.

1) I, Me & MySelf does not WORK!

2) In the words of Swami Vivekananda:

Give Back the divine consciousnes to
all the poor,
the downtrodden,
the oppressed and
the sick.

3) (Watch) Your thoughts >>
They become Words > (choose them carefully)
They become Actions > (understand them )
They become Habits > (study them)
They become your Character > (develop them)
They become Your DESTINY.

4)Because you NEVER get a second chance
to make First Impression!

5) Do the best ! You will achieve what you deserve 'The BEST' !


Wish you happy new year!
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