Success, Stress and Suicide
Gone are the days when
people used to read Indian epics, Ramayan, Mahabharat and Gita and would chant proudly, “Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma phaleshu Kadachana” which means “Perform
your duties sincerely and never seek their rewards”. Now a days, the first thing that the people
do is to set the targets and returns and then set out for any venture.
Gone are the days when
India used to be regarded as the centre of peace and harmony, abode of learning
and spiritual advancement and destination of culture and heritage. Ironically,
now India is becoming the capital of suicide, rape and corruption. In the 21
century, suicide is the third highest reason of deaths after diseases and accidents especially
among the age group of 15 – 39 years and 14% of global suicides occur in India.
It pains me to analyse that the greatest reason behind this degradation is stress,
insecurity, disappointment and dissatisfaction. Now, contentment is not considered to be the
greatest wealth. Recently the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput has shaken the
entire nation and we all are forced to ponder over the real meaning of success.
In this materialistic
world the worth of certain product or creation is measured in terms of money,
success and fame or if I would say in the language of digital generation (Gen
Z), it is measured in the terms of likes, shares, followers and TRPs. Sadly,
the worth of work has lost its meaning. Now, everyone is in the mad race of
proving himself or herself and that too in terms of data and figures. This craziness leads to disappointment, dissatisfaction, pressure, anxiety and hypertension.
Kahlil Gibran has expounded
the meaning of life so beautifully, “Your children are not your children, they
are the life’s longing for itself”. Life is to be lived, and not to be wasted and
abused by committing suicide. Live life for the sake of life itself, and not
for achievements, perform your duty for the sake of duty, not for rewards and
most importantly learn for the sake of learning, not for earning. Life is a
beautiful gift of Almighty, receive it with gratitude and spend it to
fulfil the purpose with which you are created by God. In the words of Mark
Twain, “Two days are most important in your life, the day when you are born and
the day when you get to know why.” Once,
you are able to find the purpose of your life, no other reward can lure you.
The purpose of your life itself will become the greatest reward and the highest
achievement. It would become the substitute for
happiness and contentment.
We should lead a
meaningful and purposeful life which should be governed by ‘dharma’ and ‘karma’ - two important elements for a successful and blessed life. These two elements
are explicitly delineated in Indian epics and scriptures. If we read them, our
heart won’t be tossed in the winds of dilemma and disappointment and clear
stream of reason would sanctify our mind. Then, the meaning of success will
change. The idea of success is completely different from what we have
perceived. The sutra of success lies in being happy, and not the vice versa. ( Mantra
of happiness doesn’t lie in being successful. )
Follow your DHARMA and
perform your KARMA and leave the rest to the Almighty. Your life will never
disappoint you and you would be able to see that human is the noblest creation of God. You are born to perform for higher purposes, not for petty achievements and monetary rewards.
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