There are certain rules to follow when operating an instrument. And our life is a great machine! It is nothing but an impossible fantasy to manage it properly without proper rules. May man make his life successful.
For this, the great sages have come with different directions for ages. And by following these guidelines, many have enlightened their lives. Among them is Miyamoto Musashi, one such Dikpal who was a Japanese Buddhist guru. Two weeks before his death, he revealed these 21 rules of life, which help bring success in people's lives.
By applying these rules in your life you will be able to establish yourself as an ideal person. These ideals will greatly influence your thinking. Even if you have gone astray, you will find the right path. Above all, your life will be enlightened.
1. Accept the reality
It is a good quality to be able to accept everything. It helps to get rid of all kinds of stress. Will give strength to deal with any kind of situation.
2. Don't overdo it
As human beings, we are unhappy only when we cannot be satisfied with what we have and expect more. We just want to get it. It needs to be controlled. This does not mean that we will not rejoice! This means we will not expect continued happiness, but we will enjoy every moment of it with joy.
3. Don’t rely on fleeting feelings or emotions to manage life
Our feelings and emotions are not permanent. So do not make any decision based on emotions but take the help of thinking conscience. An emotional act can make your life miserable.
4. Think for the world more than yourself
There is a Chinese proverb, ‘If you want to be happy for an hour, go to sleep, if you want to be happy for a day, go fishing, if you want to be happy for a year, take a fortune and if you want to be happy for a lifetime, help others So if you want to be truly happy, sacrifice yourself for people. Immerse yourself in the welfare of the people.
5. Do not enslave desires
More desire will bring you pain, you will not be satisfied with your present condition. Demand will continue to grow. So never be a slave to desire.
6 . Don’t be worried or sorry for what happened
It is true that you cannot change what has already happened. If you are sad about something that happened, it can erase your happiness, joy and success in the future. So never worry or be sad about what happened.
7. Never be jealous
If you feel unhappy or can't rejoice in seeing the good of others! But quit this habit today. Look at yourself and be satisfied with what you have.
8. Accept the separation
Everything in the world will not be what you want it to be. So you may think, this subject or person needs to be with you but if you suddenly become detached from these, accept this separation.
9. Do not indulge in boredom
You have to learn from different situations. Don’t break down when faced with a difficult moment. Don't even complain but deal with the situation wisely. In this way, if you face any such difficult situation in the future, you will be able to solve it easily.
10. Don't be a slave to sensual lust
The feeling of lust may give you instant pleasure but it will make you suffer immediately.
11. Don't be biased
Prejudice will invalidate your conscience. You will then want to follow something blindly. So keep yourself away from such mentality.
12. Do not confine yourself to the same place
It is natural that not all places will be suitable for you. So don’t keep yourself stuck in one place. Look around for your opportunities. You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people.
13. Don't get addicted to food
It is true that good and nutritious food is essential for good health. However, if you become more addicted to any food, it will turn into a drug for you. And it will be a big threat to your life.
14. Give more priority to the present
You can't change the past even if you try a hundred times and the present will become the past in the course of time and the future will also change into the present. So work on the present with importance, success will come automatically.
15. Do not be a blind follower of traditional ideas
Respect traditional meditative ideas and actions but check and choose them with your own thoughts. Everything changes over time, so blindly following traditional themes may fail to keep pace with the times.
16. Do not use weapons or tools unnecessarily
Stay away from using your weapons wherever you are. It can be detrimental to your life because not all situations are suitable for the use of weapons.
16. Do not be afraid of death
We know that one day we will all have to die. So there is nothing to be afraid of. On the contrary, if the thought of death makes you dizzy, you will not be able to concentrate on any task and perform it properly. So stay away from the fear of death.
16. Be more aware of all thoughts, feelings and actions
You are responsible for what you say and do. So pay attention to your actions and words. Otherwise, your life may be misguided.
19. Express gratitude to the Creator
What your Lord has given you! What has helped your danger! Are you happy! Instead of thinking about these things, express your love and gratitude to your Lord at all times.
20. Acquire lifelong knowledge
Try to learn something from every moment of your life. And this practice will continue till the moment before death.
21. Do not deviate from the goal
Set goals for your life, and no matter how many obstacles you face to achieve them! Deal with everything and keep moving forward, never back down.
As we move around the world, we have to move our lives through different situations. Sometimes we are happy, we see again, but soon we are overwhelmed by frustration, sadness, anxiety and pain. In these situations, we also need a direction that we can follow to make our lives successful and joyful.
(Source: Youth Carnival Blog)