T K Mishra
When we analyse rewards in terms of just power, position, possessions or profits, somehow we fail to understand that such partial manifestation of results or rewards neither includes nor excludes precious components like respect, renunciation, realisation and relationship. Results can be obtained by hook or by crook.
But the result obtained by using rightful means would be distinct and ideal. For example, a student can obtain good marks using unfair means also. But, the one who obtains good marks through honesty would be distinctive.
An honest person gets matchless rewards in terms of respect and love. Sometime people may support you in the absence of a suitable alternative or out of fear and insecurity, or through having disinformation, but such support doesn’t get you love or respect.
Likewise, when the karma concept is in vogue or when you are fully dedicated to the given work or duty itself, you develop a sense of renunciation, an essential condition for peace and joy in your life.
Self-realisation or self-awareness can also come about through the policy of honesty in life. And finally, all long term relationships—emotional and functional—are created and maintained on the principles of honesty. And therefore, it can be argued that even though the current result or mandate may be dissuading, disheartening or mesmerizing, for the long-run and sustainable success, ‘Honesty is the best policy’.
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Courtesy: Times of India: The Speaking Tree: May 26, 2019
T K Mishra
When we analyse rewards in terms of just power, position, possessions or profits, somehow we fail to understand that such partial manifestation of results or rewards neither includes nor excludes precious components like respect, renunciation, realisation and relationship. Results can be obtained by hook or by crook.
But the result obtained by using rightful means would be distinct and ideal. For example, a student can obtain good marks using unfair means also. But, the one who obtains good marks through honesty would be distinctive.
An honest person gets matchless rewards in terms of respect and love. Sometime people may support you in the absence of a suitable alternative or out of fear and insecurity, or through having disinformation, but such support doesn’t get you love or respect.
Likewise, when the karma concept is in vogue or when you are fully dedicated to the given work or duty itself, you develop a sense of renunciation, an essential condition for peace and joy in your life.
Self-realisation or self-awareness can also come about through the policy of honesty in life. And finally, all long term relationships—emotional and functional—are created and maintained on the principles of honesty. And therefore, it can be argued that even though the current result or mandate may be dissuading, disheartening or mesmerizing, for the long-run and sustainable success, ‘Honesty is the best policy’.
DISCLAIMER
The views expressed in the Article above are Author’s personal views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing."
Courtesy: Times of India: The Speaking Tree: May 26, 2019