Patience has an important place in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and other religions. It is one of the most valuable virtues in Christianity.
Bible urges Christians to be patient and see how the farmer waits for the fruits of the earth until it rains. In Islam, a number of Quran verses urge the Muslims to seek Allah’s help with patience, perseverance and prayer, especially during suffering. In Buddhism, patience is included as one of the perfections that a Boddhistva has to practise to realize enlightenment. In Judaism, patience and fortitude are permanent themes. “Conquer haste” say Zen Masters.
In this dull ambience around, yes it is getting hard day by day to keep up our daily routines on check and requires a great support of motivation to complete the daily targets, with patience getting exhausted.
But, folks.. it’s just one aspect of our Temporary struggle!!
To begin with, lets talk on “Patience” today
It is only when we practise patience, we become truly humane. “How poor are they who have not patience! What wound ever heal but by degrees” said Shakespeare.
HOW TO PRACTICE PATIENCE ?
- One simple way is to MEDITATE
In Bhagwat Gita—
- There is a particular emphasis on the meditation, aspects of which lead to a natural state of mindfulness that is conducive to patient, effective, and well organized thought.
A stone when cut becomes a diamond studded in a necklace or an idol worshipped in a temple.
I heard the lament of a stepping stone
Whisper in the ears of an idol in a temple
They all tread on me and trample
Day in day out, I keep on crying alone
Witness people bring alms and place
While you are on the altar placed
Aren’t we both of the same stuff made?
Yet they bow down to you in your face
I bore with patience the hard knocks
Of the sculptor’s chisel on my body and face
While you were impatient to be laid
As a stepping stone of un-carved rocks.
Choice is yours whether you opt to be just a stepping stone or have the patience to be sculpted as an idol worth the worship.
UPSC & PATIENCE
From coming across the syllabus of the Civil Services till completing it, one thing which is always required is the PATIENCE.
Patience plays a key role in not only being consistent but also motivated throughout the journey.
Patience is the only key in this journey which will help you to sail through it..!!!
Lack of it, can spoil the game, as it is required not only during preparation, but also while you are writing your answers. As answer writing all about applying your knowledge and putting down your thought on the paper, which is obviously an Art, and hence to beautify you Art, Utmost patience is required.
Prelims, for those who have appeared more than once, patience is the only thing which keeps you hope flourishing, as reading the same books and repeating the same process is task of Mind.
So, Folks!! I hope you understand the importance of patience, probably which we all do, but realizing is more important than just knowing.
Make it your strength, instead of a boredom habit by sitting and hoping in the name of patience.
According to Franz Kafka, “There are two cardinal Sins from which all others spring, Impatience and Laziness” There is a thin line between patience and laziness. Patience is not waiting passively but to keep going when the going is hard and sluggish.
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