By Narayan Prasad Mishra
Human beings are known as the most intellectual among all the world creatures. They are considered the most intelligent species. The reason for that is undoubtedly their thinking power and wisdom. Because of their wisdom, they could invent aeroplanes and fly in the sky, even though they were born without feathers. Similarly, they could run into the ocean water by creating even huge multistoried cruise ships. These massive vessels, not less magical than aeroplanes, can take thousands of people to the open seas without giving up all modern-day luxuries. Besides, we all know human victory on earth, where we live. Today we can live comfortably in any place – cold or hot, without any weather problems with many unimaginable scientific discoveries, inventions, and equipment. Human beings have ruled over not only on earth but even in the sky and water
On the one hand, we see that human beings are so intelligent, clever, innovative, and genius; on the other hand, we also see them as naive, innocent, indiscreet, and unconscious of their life, living way, and mortality. They make many mistakes in their lives due to the lack of the art of living – love, kindness, cooperation, understanding, and a good attitude. Sometimes, they suffer, and sometimes they make others suffer in their short life span, which we often see around us. In this context, I often remember Ichha Raj Tamang these days, the creator of the Civil Group, one of the few billionaires of the country, and an ex-parliamentarian who is now in custody. He had a good name and fame, and I considered him the most successful honest entrepreneur in the country. He loved me, and I also had high regard for him. Now I just cannot think why he chose his jail life by causing unbearable pain and suffering to all the Civil Savings and Credit Cooperatives Ltd depositors not paying the deposited money. His turn from an honest entrepreneur to a fraud entrepreneur is a big mystery to me. I hope, he realizes his mistakes and presents himself as honest and benevolent worthy of his previous reputation.
In the world, some people do not behave well, are not well-mannered, and do not listen to their parents when they are kids and repent later. Some have problems with their parents. Some parents have problems with their siblings – sons, and daughters. Some have family strife. Some others have husband and wife relationship problems. Though some are honest, sincere, and loyal, others are self-centred and crooked. We see many problems among the people in educational institutions, workplaces, offices, industries, factories, government, and political parties. Because of the unpleasant and unfavourable atmosphere from the weakness, they disturb their happy living and suffer.
In a life where you need to separate from anyone or any loved one someday – father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, friends, etc. and leave this world within a maximum of ten decades of life, people suffer without reason which should not be. When I see and experience all these things, I often remember the two famous and popular Hindi movie songs – 1. “Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo” Hindi movie Teesri Kasam (1967) 2. “Kasme, Wade, Pyar, Wafa, Sab” Hindi movie Upkar (1967), which my beloved wife Shanti Mishra and I loved equally. A few sentences of both songs in Hindi with their English translations are given below. Both these songs depict human nature to alert them to be friendly and good. If any reader of this article wishes to listen to these songs or read the full lyrics, they can easily do so by searching on Google and YouTube. The songs are pleasing and heart-touching.
- Song — Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo in Hindi
English translation of the above lyric
Oh Gentlemen, do not speak a lie
We need to go to God.
Neither can we have elephants, nor can we have horses
We need to go on foot.
Your mansion and big rooms
All will be left here
Why are you so stubborn, oh dear?
You are bound to bow your head one day (die)
Oh Gentlemen, do not speak a lie
We need to go to God.
If you do good, you get good
If you do bad, you get bad
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- Song — Kasme, Wade, Pyar, Wafa, Sab in Hindi
English translation of the above lyric
Swears, promises, love, loyalty, etc
These are all for speaking’s sake. False
No one is attached to anyone, and all are an illusion
No meaning in these relationships, no use.
People will be with you in happiness
They ignore you when you are in trouble
They pretend to be yours
and break your heart
They betray even the God
How can they not betray you?
All people are not wrong in society, but the majority are selfish, wicked, and destructive. Only we are being pleased, and serving does not guarantee that we can live peacefully and undisturbed. We know we cannot have control over others. We can wish, but we cannot make others unselfish. We can have trouble with others. But to make ourselves good is undoubtedly in our hands. I think we should learn to be good to others and live as happily as possible with pure heart and conscience.
Though I was and am always conscious not to be the cause of my suffering or anyone’s suffering, making people feel bad or giving pain and trouble to anyone – poor or rich from my words and actions, I realize I also have made some mistakes. I did those things primarily because of my ignorance, lack of knowledge and experience, misunderstanding, intolerance, and anger. Many things I thought were right about my ways of life and dealing with others at a young age. Now, I feel there were undoubtedly some weaknesses and flaws on my part. Though I was right in my thinking, I was wrong in others’ way of thinking. I feel I would have done it better if I had been more thoughtful, considerate, polite, and loving. I realize I could have been more generous and understanding.
I often feel I could not serve my parents and my dear and close relatives as I now think with a more enlightened mind. Undoubtedly I could have served them in a better way. I also closely evaluate my office life and try to know my weaknesses while dealing with my subordinates and bosses. I now realize I sometimes overstepped my boundaries against the country’s culture, which caused problems for me. I certainly missed giving due attention to that part of life and invited difficulties. We know that we are not born knowing everything and learn gradually with practice and experience. But I realize now learning only in old age neither brings good for yourself nor does good for others. I should have learned it much earlier. The best thing was to learn from the experiences of others by watching or reading while you were young and be practical and act accordingly on time instead of regretting it in your old age. The best thing may always be to serve sincerely and honestly at any age – young or old to the extent of your knowledge and caliber. The best thing may always be to alert oneself and not slip from love and kindness under any circumstances.
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