Live Forever-
Dr. TN Chugh
SIRSA NEWS
10 October, 2016
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LIVE FOREVER
The subject conveys endless, immortal, imperishable,
incessant, perennial, perpetually beyond dooms day and eternal concept of
living.
According to Plato, ‘I have good hope that there is
something after death.’
It should be our firm persuasion that immortality of
our soul is not a delusion and we should cherish its bliss to our last breath.
The noble thoughts of Augustine Sermon suggest that immortality is health and
this life is a long sickness.
Immortal status in
organisms:
Single celled (unicellular) living organisms are
considered as eternal because they multiply through binary fission. It occurs
in protozoan, bacteria, single celled algae and fungi. One organism starts
living as two identical individuals with same quality and quantity of genetic
material. Multi-cellular and complex organisms appeared through evolution.
Therefore, death acquired certainty. Among plants Banyan tree lives for about
3000 years and among animals the life span of tortoise is more than 200 years.
Cloning is another prospect of producing two or more
young ones from single fertilized egg as in a case of identical twins. Attempts
have been successful in sheep and a few more animals’ types. Efforts are being
made in human species. An instance mentioned in religious literature reveal
that king Dhritrashtra had one hundred clone princes.
Human Beings:
Human race is most sublime, supreme and distinguished
creation of Almighty God. The management of our life must involve superb
thinking, planning, actions and proper utilization of resources with positive
aspects to achieve most favorable results. Every person should introspect from
time to time to work for better prospects and prosperity.
Life span of a person is limited. The cause, period
and place of death remain unknown to everyone. It is being regulated through
fortune governed by Divine Lord.
Causes of Death:
Natural death is due to old age; accidental problems
with heavy vehicles; fire at home or outside; volcanic eruptions; earth quakes;
floods; cloud burst; electric shocks; attack through vulgar animals like tiger
group, crocodile, shark etc.; strong hit through heavy cattle, elephant, rhino
etc,; bite through poisonous animals like snakes, scorpions, spiders, harmful
fishes etc.; murders through known or unknown persons; consumption of poisonous
food; non-suitable medicines; ill effects in vital organs like heart, brain,
kidneys, lungs, liver etc.; non-communicable and congenital diseases like
cancer, diabetes, hemophilia, thalesemia etc.; chronic state of many
communicable diseases especially viral problems; and many more causes. Do not
fear death because this event is certain. However, death clock is uncertain. No
one can predict the date and time of death.
Aspects of suicide:
Suicide is not only the process of self killing but an
act of self murder. This concept is not only physical and judicial crime but
also spiritual arrogance. Persons developing the tendency of suicide seem to
suffer from Psychological distress, physical disorders, intoxicants, financial
problems and social depression. Non-fatal attempt of suicide cause long term injuries
as observed in about ten million persons per year. Traditionally, suicide seems
to be an offence towards meaning of life, dishonor in religion and God. Thus the
mis-concept of suicide can be avoided through timely medical assistance,
financial help, social acceptance and spiritual elevation. The world suicide
prevention day is observed annually on 15th September with the help
of W.H.O.
Longevity of Human
Life:
The person having good health and refined qualities
live for a longer period. We should rejoice our kind living and add years to
life so as to ensure that the elderly age become peaceful, enriching and
productive. The experienced old age should be meaningful and active, without
any distress. Fortunately, the enzyme ‘telomerase’ was discovered in 1980 which
is considered as the fountain of youth. This enzyme reawakens the dying cells
so that normal aging will be slowed down or even reversed. In Greek mythology,
Panacea provides universal remedy which can cure many diseases. It may prolong
the life indefinitely. With increase in awareness and alertness, the global
life of 60 years and above is likely to grow from7.5% of total population in
2001 to about 17% by 2050. Certain scientists convey that the average human age
may reach up to 200 years.
Attempts and Efforts
to achieve Greatness:
According to William Shakespeare, a few are born
great, some achieve greatness and very few have greatness thrust upon them.
Generally speaking, greatness is not inborn. It has to be acquired through
innovative tasks performed with esteemed knowledge and skill, dedication and
perseverance. Life certainly involves all the practical things of daily living.
A person lives once and the virtuous living is praiseworthy. Every person
should realize broad existential themes with very purpose and objectives of
life; For instance, become an eminent player, be elite in industry; attain
prominent research in science, arts, culture, music or profession; work with
dedication for the nation through noble qualities; create abundance of wealth
for family and social help, acquire prominent status in education, literature
or religion; achieve martyrdom etc. Contemplate upon following opinions to
acquire success and greatness:
1.
Imagine for prospective tasks and write upon your diary.
2.
Establish total control on positive thoughts and virtuous actions. Do not
make it only mechanical, commercial and trade worthy. Always sustain optimistic
attitude, work with honesty and courage.
3.
Make righteous plans to achieve desired objectives. Life is what we make
it. Be humane and render selfless service so as to create goodwill in society.
4.
Decide your destination and try to achieve it with strength and
intelligence. Work hard with complete dedication and skill.
5.
Develop team spirit and work in cooperation with companions.
6.
Do not stop learning; acquire motivation and guidance from spiritual
master, good literature, teachers and prominent persons of particular field.
Always dedicate on improvement and innovation.
7.
Acquire virtuous qualities of honesty, humility, contentment, tolerance,
kindness, justice, universal brotherhood and respect for all religions.
8.
Discard the bad habits of anger, hatred, lust, greed, anxiety, ego,
bribery, gambling, commercial speculation, intoxicants, violence etc.
9.
Never give up until you succeed. Strong determination even in weak persons
can overcome tough situations or opponents through willpower. Thomas A. Edison
was able to give us electricity after many instances of failure.
10.
Never surrender to weakness and mistakes. The solution may take some time
when you are learning new skills.
11.
Avoid fear and nervousness. Face challenging situations with great aplomb.
12.
Analyze your qualities from time to time. Ask yourself empowering
questions, “What can I do to make me a better and successful person.”
13.
Celebrate your accomplishments embraced in gratitude.
You are master of your destiny and creator of your
future. You can make your life extra-ordinary as you desire. Dare to be great
and manifest that greatness. Confirm your ideals with ambition and dedication
to success. Greatness ultimately means not only to improve your excellence but
also to bring excellence to those around you.
Certain noble qualities are suggested for good
and great persons------
G---Gentleness, generosity, gorgeous, giant, grateful.
Gigantic, gallant, gaiety, gainful, genius, guide.
R---Righteous, reliable, realistic, regulated,
reformative, radiant, reasonable, remedial, rewarding, receptive, relevant,
responsible.
E---Elite, ethical, explicit, exemplary, esteemed.
A---Acceptable, amiable, affectionate, admirable,
attentive, analytical, assistive, astounding, assertive, apt, attributable, authoritative,
absorbing, awakened, alluring, amazing, aspirant, assured, axiom, appropriate,
aspirant.
T---Thoughtful, thrilling, trustworthy, thought
provoking, tension free, tee-totaller, tender, triumphant, tolerant, truthful,
total.
Eternity of Life:
God is the eternal Divine Power. He is omnipresent,
omnipotent, omniscient, original truth, pre-eminent, infinite, sole creator and
sole benefactor. Almighty God has also created time and special messengers (true
saints) for the benefit of humanity. Our eternal life can be blessed by God
because it reflects the way,” God loves us.” To be afraid of anyone other than
God Himself is like dishonor to God because He is supplement of spirit. The
eternal life continues after death does not reflect time, rather experiences
changes in state of being. The body and mind leave the world on death. Our soul
is not the victim of aging, sickness and death because it is a divine bliss and
thus immune to such changes.
Divine Bliss for
Eternity:
We need to live with eternal perspective in everything
we do as believer, working with wisdom and praying for spiritual master. Only
our prominent thoughts affect our priorities and actions. We can live forever
even with an impactful shorter life. With firm belief in truth, we develop
complete faithfulness in Him. His response is external in scope and entrust in
greater opportunities to live, serve and witness His benevolent ways.
According to religious status of Hinduism, supported
by Plato, Pythogros, Socrates and many more philosophers, spiritual approach is
immortal. It refers to the transformation of soul from body to body but remains
endless. People live many ‘lives’, each influenced by the actions of previous
race. If they live well, ‘Karma’ improves and makes the next life cycle better.
The soul remains the same; it just travels between different forms. Certain
persons believe that the human performing noble actions are rewarded with
heaven and those with wicked deeds are subjected to hell.
The virtuous qualities remain everlasting and can make
them, ‘living eternal.’ The patriots of any age, prominent players, artists,
scholars, scientists, etc., earn remarkable status in society due to
excellence. But the ascetics and saints belonging to various nations deserve maximum
reverence and remembrance from their followers since they are linked with God
and convey the divine message of spiritual enhancement; for instance, our revered
Saints, Gurus, Sufis, Sears, etc. They are considered as Incarnations of
Almighty God. The everlasting existence of eternal entities is exhibited with
great regard through noble literature, cast images, sculptures, statues and
eminent awards.
Nobody has lived forever, nor can anyone live forever
now, but can become everlasting through excellent thoughts and actions. Therefore,
make attempts to achieve truthful life with optimistic attitude which help to
gain divine bliss and attain eternity. Adopt noble qualities of self reliance,
admirable tasks, innovative concepts, enthusiasm, strong determination,
appreciable team spirit and overall spiritual motivation.
Article of immense social value, contributed to Sirsa News by: Dr. Triloki Nath Chugh.
Co-Ordinator, Shah Satnam Ji Educational Institutions,
Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa (Haryana, India ).
The writer is an eminent former Professor of Zoology; he has more than 3 decades of teaching experience in various colleges of KUK and is presently Co-ordinator, Shah Satnam Ji Educational Institutions, DSS, Sirsa. He can be reached on his Mobile No:+91-94160 48789 and email: trilokichugh@gmail.com . Dr Chugh has published many Zoology research papers; Guided several M.Phil students for research; M.Sc. Secured 2nd Position BITS PILANI 1968; Gold Medalist in French Diploma 1981 KUK; Prinicipal at SSS Boys College for 7 years.
