Embrace and drench in Humanism

Humanism (“Manavta”) is concerned with human welfare (compassion, love, sympathy and kindness) with intelligence, rather than relying on religious belief. One should not live life like wild animals. Humanism shows honour, respect and the spirit dwelling in others. It is like drinking from the fount of wisdom. One cannot achieve humanism unless one rises above religion, reformed completely and imbibes spirituality beyond the intricacies of caste, creed and country etc. Keep in mind that the moments given to us by our Lord are worth living and enjoyable for everyone. The secret of humanity lies in selfless service, sacrifice, love and renunciation for the benefit of all. Someone has rightly said that if you wish to change somebody, change your own attitude towards others first. The deeper that sorrow craves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Kahlil Gibran said, “Is it not the cup that holds your tea the very cup that was burned in the potter’s oven.” Keep in mind that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Our future, in the present era and set-up, is obscure (not known, not clear). We are leading completely desolate (bleak and empty) lives, distressed, disarrayed and lack harmony. The time demands from us to provide some succour to the needy so that they live life with dignity. At the same time we should never make them pawn of kindness and they should not feel insipid (lacking loveliness and interest). Don’t push/ kick anyone to the kerb. You have the right to be picky but pick good, worthy and virtuous things/ deeds. God has given you freedom and faculty to pick good or evil.

Always think that you are special and unique, born to serve others. If you don’t possess precious things to part with the needy, your simple and pure but priceless love in devotion will suffice. It is like redeeming the fallen. Swami Ramdas says, “Love cheerfully sacrifices, love willingly suffers.” If you love others, it shows God’s presence in you. It is to move forward for connecting human race. Love is unique and special gift to give to someone. It heals even the festering wounds. Don’t paralyze your future by ducking the love, sympathy and trust you are supposed to repose in others. You will be breaking your spirits of humanity if you think to remain lone and secluded. Frank Tyger rightly says, “A language of love is spoken with a look, a touch, a sigh, a kiss and sometimes a word.”In the same way we should not harm anyone in any form.

Unless you inculcate and imbibe your own virtuous qualities with, first, self-cleansing the ugly dross of vices in you, you cannot achieve your goal.  So, aim high in spiritualism to gain humanity which is the form of worshipping God. One should not be disheartened but remain upbeat in one’s endeavours to achieve goal.

Always share your materials, love and affection with the needy to improve their godly and purposeful life. We should remain detached from so many, un-necessary, worldly objects and not become slaves to them or hanker after them but share them with needy to gain happiness. Reciprocate in kindness whenever somebody’s behavior exceeds the bounds of humanity. Rescue/ extricate those who are in horrible trouble spots and deeply sunk in deficiencies and torments in physical, mental or monetary forms. Help and mitigate the sufferings of the needy, weaker and deprived sections (destitute) of the society, sick and infirm without any sort of discrimination. Also, help in providing food items, education and selfless service. Life flourishes by giving. One who neither gives away in charity nor enjoys wealth simply ruins it.

Humanism will turn you into an ideal person as you live for others. A humanitarian considers the whole world as creation of the Supreme Lord and also His presence in every object. He rejoices in the happiness and welfare of one and all and treats the whole world as his family. Humanity results in orderly and cohesive brotherhood in society. With humanism you touch the lives of many and reach the core of their hearts. Also, you will wash away your own sins, are exalted and set on the foot-steps to Heaven.

It is up to us to leave a legacy of humanism which is worthy for our children to follow. It will also leave a big niche in people’s heart when they die. If you are a true humanist God will never abandon you even if you try to rail against Him in distress. He will overshadow your life. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most urgent question is: What are you doing for others.” Doing something good for others means eliminating our own ego. In the same way an Urdu poet said, “God has created us to share our sorrows, otherwise He had no scarcity of angels and heavenly bodies to serve Him.” 

The author prays God that the wave of humanism should sweep and epitomize the whole world for better and enjoyable life. One requires a luminary/ thinker/ realized souls like sages and seers/ True Master to show the true path.