“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”
---Lao Tzu
“Calming down the curiosity of Arjuna, Lord Krishna revealed, O Arjuna!
When a man gives up all his worldly desires and becomes content in staying within his own self then he is called ‘Stabilized Mind.’”
The above verse from the Bhagwad Gita enlightens you the following meanings:
• You should give up your worldly desires such as-This is mine. ……
That is mine….
He is mine……
She is mine…..
I want that….
• When your worldly desires are not fulfilled for any reason, then anger, hatred, greed, jealousy, avenge and ego will born in your mind.
• Since, your desires are the root causes of our anger, hatred, greed, jealousy, avenge and ego.
• If you can’t give up your worldly desires, your mind becomes disturb and unstable.
• And when your mind will become disturb and unstable, you will unable to concentrate on anything.
• This will lead you to distresses, anxieties and sorrows, and ultimately lead to your discontentment.
• Therefore, give up your worldly desires and bring harmony and peace in your life.
• In place of your worldly desires, just perform your duty to earn your livelihood.
• When you perform every work as your mere duty, then you will able to keep yourself away from the attachment of worldly desires.
• You will become free and attain your true contentment in your life.
Q. Are you content with yourself?
Q. Are you content with your life?
Q. Are you content with your family life?
Q. Are you content with your job/Profession?
Anecdote:
Once upon a time, there was a competition held at the village that if anyone could cover as much as distance of a land, then he would get that much of the land as a reward, but there was a condition that he would have to come back before the sunset.
It was the most exciting and unique competition that has been ever held anywhere in the world. Many men decided to take part in that unusual competition.
The competition was held as per schedule. There was a man named Kalua, he was a tall and strong buildup man; he was eager to win that competition anyhow. He has come from a distant land only to seek his fortune. He wouldn’t want to miss this golden opportunity. He also took part in that competition.
The competition was begun. All the participants of the competition started running to beat each other, shoulder to shoulder, tirelessly. Nobody would want to give up. They were running continuously, ignoring the hot and humid weather. Kalua was not lacking behind in the competition. He was leading in the race. He has beaten all his competitors far behind and heading towards ahead. His only goal was to cross as much as the distance of the land before the sunset. Even, he didn’t look behind him. He was continuously running. And finally, he has reached at the end of the land, with tired and fatigued; he was gone out of breath. He was hungry as well as thirsty. He halted. But, it was what, the sun was about to set in the distant horizon at any moment. He decided to turn back, but it was too late to return. He has breathed his last. Eventually, he has received the land at the size of his body to bury him.
What is the moral of this story?
• You should always be contented in your life.
• If you content with whatever you receive, then you will always able to enjoy your life wholly.
• You should know what things make you content in your life and what things make you disturb and discontent.
• Desire is good, but don’t make your desire burn you down.
• Learn to accept.
• Be happy whatever you have.
• Never chase anything while sacrificing your own life.
• Your life is more important than any material possessions.
• You never become successful in one day or overnight.
Difference between a Contented Mind and a Discontented Mind:
• A contented mind is always happy and content.
• A contented mind is peaceful.
• A contented mind accepts whatever comes in his way.
• A contented mind is a generous heart.
• A contented mind is a humble by nature.
• A contented mind believes in giving rather than taking.
• A contented mind is free from greed.
A Discontented Mind:
• A discontented mind is always unhappy and discontent.
• A discontented mind is always disturbed and tense.
• A discontented mind always complains.
• A discontented mind always wants more.
• A discontented mind is a greedy by nature.
• A discontented mind believes in forcefulness and snatching.
• A discontented mind is the master all vices.
* Vices: hatred, anger, fear, greed, jealousy, disloyalty and ego.
How can you attain your contentment in life?
You could attain your contentment in life by following the below characters:
• Love yourself.
• Be happy with yourself.
• Never expect anything too much from anyone.
• Accept whatever you have in your life.
• Enjoy your life; even you have a very little thing in your life.
• Control your desires and wishes.
• Be peace with yourself.
• Keep yourself away from the vices like hatred, anger, fear, greed, jealousy, disloyalty and ego.
• Be generous.
• Be humble.
• Believe in fellow feelings.
• Help yourself and help others.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
---Plato
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