Building Life
English book, p. 37
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Harmony with Nature at Bangalore airport, the office car wasn’t there to pick him up despite prior notice. He quietly took an auto rickshaw to his office and began his work without showing any displeasure. Success can be attained anywhere, as long as one meets the necessary conditions of hard work and effort. HARMONY WITH NATURE No one can fight an earthquake. Similarly, no one can build their life in the present world by fighting against the laws of nature. The only viable approach for humans when facing nature is to find harmony with it. One must design their life to align with the laws of nature. Beyond this, the only other possible outcome is destruction, not construction or progress. If you want a lush green tree in this world, you need to start with a seed or a small sapling. Then, you must wait a long time before the tree grows to your desired size. Breaking this natural law will only prevent you from ever getting the tree you want. This example applies to all areas of life. Whenever you plan something for your life, along with your desires and goals, you must also keep in mind the reality that you have to achieve your plan in a world that does not always match your wishes. You should plan your projects considering these external laws of nature and manage them accordingly. This is the only wisdom that, when followed, can lead to

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