A Life of Virtue Leads to Immortality

We must delve into our inner self, establishing an invisible connection between our soul and our most important sense organs, the mind and brain. All the answers to life’s questions are stored within us. When choosing a friend or anything else, it’s not you who’s making the choice; it is written in destiny who will meet you where via what channel. You are not the choice; instead, you are the chosen one.

This happens with relations within the family; among siblings, there are different connections,

You will have many friends and, after college, colleagues. Also, you are going to be chosen. It’s not you who will have the choice.

How can one be chosen by accumulating wealth or acquiring power? No, this is not how things work outside. The purpose of education in Vedas was never mentioned, to earn and become rich; Vedas tell us to be good humans with clear hearts and pure souls. In ancient Egypt, there was a saying that on judgement day, your heart is weighed with a feather, and you get heaven and hell based on the result. It is all around the walls of Tombs in the Valley of Kings. In general talks, we also say – “Mera dil halka ho gaya share karke” When you are grieving, people say – “Cry, your heart will feel light”. From where these things came in general, we often used them without thinking of their literal word meanings like “Dil par bojh hai”. No one knows the ancient origin and connections of these things.

There cannot be a better example than Alexander; how did he become immortal in such a short life? Why do we call Alexander the Great? Because he conquered a large part of the earth and accumulated much wealth? No, the people of the conquered states loved him because he respected their culture and religion. This respect was not a formality; he adopted their rituals, worshipped in temples of Egypt, and wore Persian attire; the list of his actions shows his respect for everyone. Fear cannot force you to love someone. To date, if one visits any site ruled by Alexander, he is addressed with high regard; he was like a saviour for those people from barbarians. He has high respect in all those countries where he ruled. He adapted the culture and mixed it with local traditions and religious rituals like his own. He even started dressing as a Persian, for which he was criticised in his home country but was unmoved. He died at 32 when a super-specialist doctor completed his study; he ruled the world. He became king at 18 and was influenced by two people because his father died early. One was his mother, and the other was Aristotle, who was his childhood teacher. His father, Philip, called him to educate him in philosophy. Apart from military training, he was a philosopher also, which is why he was a successful ruler and is still remembered. Greek Philosophy is all about Justice, Virtue and Ethics; he was a virtuous ruler, and that’s why he still lives in people’s hearts.

Remember, you will be remembered for your virtues, not your professional career, which is the sole means of earning and living a good life. A good life without virtue is not a life anyone should seek. Your virtues will leave a lasting legacy, inspiring others to follow in your footsteps.

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