in this postmodern life, it is difficult for us to maintain intellectual honesty at all times. It is difficult also to uphold the noble values that have been learned and practiced. What we are practicing now is a pseudo-life or living in hypocrisy. What we have been doing is for the satisfaction of others, not for our own satisfaction. As long as we have a family, we must sacrifice our every desire. We are Easterners. That is how we were educated and nurtured. We can no longer be self-centric. As long as you have your family you have to sacrifice for your family. This is taught by my religion. In an effort to satisfy the desires of every family member, I am also constantly questioning that am I a good or an effective father or husband? Do I feel accountable and truly dedicated myself to my beloved family? These are the questions that often hover in my mind. Whatever is I am praying to the Almighty to forgive me if I fail in carrying out my responsibilities. There is a quote in Bhagavad Geetha that a family head should be fully responsible for his family. And another quote I have been trying to follow in my life so far is "do something without expecting anything in return".I can not do it all for free. I'm also expecting a reward. I need material to continue this survival. I can’t do it all to someone who is not a member of my family for free. The heart feels satisfied and happy when someone benefits from my actions.
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