Essays

This is a famous saying of saints and priests. All the religions of world preach only one thing that a person should live simply but should have high thinking. Many of our forefathers have reached a height of greatness and fame by following this principle.

The father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi was a follower of this principle. The social reformers of Indian history Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Kabir, Dayanand led a simple life and were always kind and helpful towards others.

But now in today's competitive world people are no longer ready to follow this principle. Our traditional moral values have become obsolete. Now the attitude of people has changed. The only thing that people are interested in is to earn money and at any cost.

The people want to live in lap of luxuries and Comforts. The status symbol and prestige is more important to people than the simple philosophy and humanity.

The people are ready to exploit others to gain their own benefits. The meaning of the words devotion, helpfulness, high thinking is lost to today's generation.

The people use all sorts of means to gain their own success. The ambition to get more and more be it wealth or fame is finally leading to dissatisfaction in life. People who practise the philosophy of simple life are the ones who lead a "happy and satisfied life.

They find peace in whatever situation they might have to face. They remain away from the sufferings of today's world. So let us promise ourselves to follow this principle and be a true person to ourselves and others.