Building Life

Applying the Brain to a friend, insult him, or hurt him, and you’ll see how quickly he forgets the friendship. A spirit of retaliation will arise within him. The same person who once praised you will now be ready to attack you with thorns and fire. On the other hand, speak softly to someone you see as an enemy. Address one of their needs, help them during a tough time—even something as simple as offering a glass of cold water when they’re thirsty—and their attitude will shift. The person who seemed your enemy can become your friend and supporter. By placing this trait in human nature, God has given us a powerful support. This quality has equipped even the weakest person with the strongest weapon of influence. Lions and wolves may be defeated with bullets—but human beings can be won over with nothing more than a shower of kindness. It’s so easy to win hearts. Yet, the foolish turn this simplest task into the hardest. APPLYING THE BRAIN Sir C. V. Raman (1888-1970), the well-known Indian scientist, was born in Tiruchirapally and died in Bangalore. Besides being Director of the Raman Research Institute, he held many prestigious academic posts. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics in 1930.