Leading a Life of Balance

Whether in West or in the East, life has become very fast and machine like. Most people, young and old, are after material achievements. But will only material prosperity to the individual or the society at large bring in happiness. Had it been so the rich western societies should be moving towards peaceful crimeless environment? But it is not so. On the contrary, the modern materially prosperous cities are more prone to inhumane crimes. Money and prosperity alone are not enough. Hence, everybody, irrespective of his trade, should earmark some time in his busy schedule, to introspect for himself and his society. The modern science and technology has not only increased the efficiency of man for material success but has also improved his inner faculties greatly. We all realise that only material comforts will not make us happy. You may agree that while material prosperity, fame or power or position is necessary for happy comfortable life for the individual and his family, one should undermine inner discipline or spirituality. Hence there should be a balance. The question is if you do it right now, keep aside a time daily, not left alone for holidays, for the inner contemplation and spiritual progress, or wait till something terrible happens compelling you to do it.