Wahiduddin Khan's Blog, page 23

Nation Building

No nation can ever hold up its head, far less take pride of place amongst the nations of the world, if the individuals of which it is comprised think of nothing but personal gain and self ¬glorification.

Live like the flower

Man should live in the world in the way that the flowers do – giving off a sweet fragrance even to those who give nothing but abuse and remaining unruffled even in the face of violent attack.

How to get peace

 Peace can be attained only by accepting two simple precepts. Make all efforts to change what we can, and learn to live with the things which we cannot change.

Universe with God

The choice for us is not between a universe with God, or a universe without God. It is rather between a universe with God, or no universe at all.

Control your anger

A strong man is not one who overwhelms his opponent. A strong man is one who controls himself when he becomes angry.

Losing and gaining

One can always overcome one’s misfortunes and be the gainer once again, provided one remains patient and perseveres in one’s struggles, never losing hope of God’s succour.

Peace

Peace is the outcome of co-existence. And peaceful co-existence is the only way of existence on this planet. Either we co-exist or cease to exist. There is simply no other option.

Tree of Life

What applies to the tree applies equally to individual human lives. If their structure is to be solid and long lasting, the course of patience and hard work must be adhered to.

Open Mind

The universe is like spiritual sustenance for an open mind, which develops and thrives by deriving nourishment from what it sees, feels and hears in the world around it.

Let the lion sleep

 Awaken human nature in others. Let the animal nature remain dormant. This is the only certain formula for a harmonious social existence.