Add Life
to Years – Dr TN Chugh
SIRSA NEWS
11 May, 2016
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and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann
Life
in every organism is due to the sum total of systematic and regulated process
of multifarious physical, chemical and biological activities. Every living
being has many qualities of nutrition, respiration, reproduction, sensitivity,
self defense etc., which are lacking in non-living objects. The generative
material, regulatory substances and energy for sustaining life are produced and
utilized within living cells. But most of religions believe that the overall
regulation is governed through supernatural Divine Power.
Human race is the supreme and distinguished
creation of Almighty God. It is considered that human beings have been blessed
with esteemed qualities to protect, monitor and guide many more races on earth.
The management of human life must involve superb thinking, planning, actions
and proper utilization of resources with positive aspects to achieve maximum
favorable results. These achievements should be analyzed with the passage of
time and even revised for further progress.
Life Expectancy:
The
average life span of each Indian is 53-years. The birthday of each one is
authenticated but the D-day is uncertain and unpredictable. The person having
virtuous qualities and good health live for longer periods, for instance, the
age of a vegetarian person is 10 to 20% more than non-vegetarian. Persons with
bad habits of hatred, ego, anger, lust, greed, anxiety, attachment, bribery,
intoxications, gambling etc., tend to decrease their age limits. We should
rejoice our kind growing longevity which can add years to life so as to ensure
that the elderly age becomes peaceful, enriching and productive. The old age
should not be a time of inevitable decline but as active, experienced and
meaningful.
Fortunately,
the process of aging is determined through our behavior, sound nutrition,
physical activities, avoiding evil thoughts and wicked actions. Health is a
state of complete physical, mental and social being and not merely lack of
disease or infirmity. Healthy body forms the basis of happy and prosperous
life. Most of the communicable diseases due to microbes have been made curable.
But the burden of viral infections is challenging. The non-communicable
diseases like heart problems, stroke, diabetes, cancer, mental health, vision
and hearing defects etc., may continue to grow with age and demand active
health attentions. With the increase in awareness and alertness, the global
population of 60-years and above is likely to grow from 7.5% of total
population in 2001 to about 17% by 2050. We should be careful to improve our
physical and mental health for blissful social system.
Aims and Objectives of Life:
1.
Lead the life with
highest ethical purity because spiritual progress is not possible without
morality at grass-root level.
2.
The responsibilities and
obligations of being a good country man are essential.
3.
Adopt good habits,
strong character and amiable behavior. These qualities form the basis for
realization of God.
4.
Each one of us exists to
carry a special mission to seek spiritual elevation and salvation. This major
objective shall prevent transmigration (repeated rebirth and death) and
adoption of ever- lasting eternal abode (‘Satlok and Sachkhand’).
5.
Concentrate on self
evaluation and analyze to lead a purposeful life.
6.
Minimize sorrows,
anxieties, distress and tension.
7.
Extend all possible
manual, financial and moral help to the needy.
8.
Never adopt non-vegetarian
meals, alcoholic drinks, intoxicants, egoism, corruptions and superstitions
because these create personal health problems, family disputes and moral
degradations.
9.
Acquire virtuous
qualities of humility, contentment, courage, universal brotherhood, respect for
all religions, positive thinking, kindness, tolerance and innovative spirit.
10. Do not only lice as a person but as a distinguished
personality through supreme principles of humanity.
11.
Do not opt to settle
your future only through others or by chance.
12. Try to become master of your action plan with skill and
proper guidance. Then decide the perspective mode and necessary steps for its
accomplishment.
Importance of Time Management:
Time
is a strong natural entity capable to affect the events and thus regulate the
results and decisions. One can advance or delay the task but cannot stop the
watch. Therefore, proper planning and positive thinking can be helpful to some
extent in managing the time according to the situations. It is very difficult to
set strict norms and procedure of time for persons belonging to different age
groups, men and women, married or unmarried, businessmen, professionals,
doctors, engineers, administrators, students, players etc. Various persons have
different life styles, financial and social status, religions, political
alliance and other attitudes. Certain persons believe that our fortunes are
predetermined through destiny where the matters can proceed to better or worse
situations. But our righteous actions with virtuous principles for social
welfare of humanity can create best conditions in our future life. Every person
should care for following prospects for better living:
Daily
Routine-----Time should be planned and decided for morning prayers, exercise,
meals, official working hours, reading, family tasks, amusement, relaxation
etc. The speed of time cannot be regulated but that of work can be well
managed.
Planning
for each week, month and year------The time schedule becomes different due to
changes in working days ,seasons, income, expenditure, family circumstances,
festivals, celebrations ,health conditions, tragedy incidents (accidents, death
of relatives or friends, theft ) etc. Each
person should try to maintain a diary so as to keep a record of prospects and achievements
for regulation. The scheme for long period (five or ten years or whole life),
depends upon our aims and goals. Our life span is uncertain. Our fate even
after life time is unimagined. We must adopt good constitution of body and
mind, maintain strong health and resort to regular meditation. We must rely
upon the Devine blessings through our spiritual guide.
Escape
from difficulties in time management-------Obscure situations and
circumstances, interruptions from relatives and other masses, overloading of
simultaneous tasks, insufficient period of relaxation, failures in commitments,
lack of skill or experience, problems in health etc.
Overpower
the Problems with winning spirit--------Determine the priority of tasks, focus
on your goal, work with concentration and full devotion, keep a continuous
attention on your plan and guidelines, express gratitude to the persons
providing the desired help, celebrate achievements, feel confident and
comfortable. Avoid stress, fatigue, dehydration, wastage of time and irrelevant
matters. Plan to earn better, spend wisely and save for rainy days. Human life
is once with lot of responsibilities. Acquire the virtuous qualities of
satisfaction with limited desires.
Virtuous Enhancements of Life:
Lead
a confident, impressive and fruitful life. Every hour of vigorous physical
activity earns an extra two to three hours of life, thus exercise will not only
add years to your life but also life to years.
The
purpose of life, after all is to live it, to taste experience, to reach out
eagerly and without fear for richer and innovative results. We should train our
mind to observe stability in every situation so as to prepare and perceive that
our life has more to offer. Do not take life too seriously and always find time
to smile. The greatest glory in living lies never in falling but rising every
time we fall.
Health
is a great gift, contentment is greatest wealth and faithfulness to the Divine
Power is the best relationship. Adopt the noble qualities of self reliance,
positive attitude, determination, high quality tasks, innovative concepts, team
spirit, enthusiasm and above all spiritual motivation.
Spiritual Concepts of Life:
Human
living should not only be mechanical, commercial and trade worthy (not to
pursue the material pleasure at the cost of values). Choose the righteous path
after analysis of proper thoughts. We must continue to rise and attain to the
Divine, so as to understand the purpose and meaning of life.
The
sublime objectives of leading happy and prosperous life have also been
elaborated by many a spiritual Gurus as well, during the spiritual discourses it
is often heard that you have to develop strong faith in Almighty Lord and then
He blesses you everything. The very first requisite for being a true devotee is
to seek initiation and learn the method of meditation. We must consider our
spiritual master as a true mentor, philosopher and guide for the whole life.
Then we should get involved in regular prayers and meditation with commitment,
patience and humility without expecting and demanding anything in return. Try
to concentrate at the centre in-between two eyes. The splendid purity of our
mind achieved in this manner shall provide soul power tonic and elevate our
sublimity. Also develop desire to attend religious congregations of your
spiritual guide and follow virtuous principles. The experiences gained in this
manner can bestow spiritual enhancement. Develop winning spirit; work honestly
with full zeal and determination. The voice of pure conscious is the sound
benevolence of God.
The
animals and plants can live for themselves. Every religion has expounded that
human race is superior to all other races. God even commanded to angels to bow
before ‘Man’. Thus keeping the God words on your tongue and repeating it in
your thoughts will ensure that your life is filled with spiritual elevation and
divine bliss. Our religious literatures always convey the elimination of wicked
actions and guide us to devote our life for virtuous deeds.
Challenges to Life:
Negative
persons create problems for everyone, therefore, try to avoid their company.
Natural
calamities like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami, severe lightening,
cloud bursts; sudden fires etc. create adverse problems. These situations cause
untimely and unexpected deaths to masses. Even then, do not take life too
seriously. Being positive in negative situations is not naïve.
Health
is good for every moment we breathe. Sickness is not an award to seek sympathy.
Thus we should never create our own misery to depend upon others life. We may
face many challenges and defeats but we should never surrender to defeats.
Never insist upon making the life complicated because life is not a problem to
be solved but a reality to be experienced. If life were predictable, it would
cease to be life and be without flavor.
Certain
challenges come within the family due to misconceptions, anger, greed,
temptations, egoism, quarrels, distrust, disregards etc. such matters can be
resolved through positive aspects, deliberations, affection for young ones and
regards for elders. The married couples should pay full respect to their
parents and family members of their in-laws. The brothers and sisters should
amicably resolve all the issues in a delight full manner.
In
this life, one may not do great things but can do small things with great love.
Never do wrong to anyone. Therefore, think good, do good, be good and you shall
enjoy with goodness.
Eternal Living:
Life
span of a person is limited but one can make it beneficial for human race very
few are born with silver spoon but greatness can be achieved through conscious
efforts throughout life. The virtuous qualities can make the ‘living’ eternal
by replacing hatred with love, revenge with forgiveness, greed with
contentment, fear with courage, despair with hope, failures with success,
jealousy with affection, personal gain with sacrifice, pricking with
smoothness, distress with delight, bitter with sweetness, wickedness with
virtues. Convert glooming situations to blooming atmosphere. Do not concentrate
on personal contentions but try to accomplish substantial tasks for others
through selfless, voluntary and devotional services. Optimistic attitude, positive
objective, constructive and innovative steps help to seek divine bliss and
attain eternity.
The
patriots, of any age, who sacrifice the life for the noble cause of nation are
given the status of martyrs and achieve the regards from their countrymen. The
plants yielding crops, medicines, condiments or flavor may be small in size or
may live for one season, get more values as compared to large sized perennial
trees. Like-wise, shorts life span should be more advantages and praise worthy
as compared to long period. Our virtuous thoughts and righteous actions become
ever-lasting and eternal. Although a person lives once, but if one is right,
living once is enough.
Contributed by: Dr. Triloki Nath Chugh.
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.
