Leading A Spiritual Life

hand is better than the lower hand.” Then the Prophet gave him a few silver coins, and said: “Go to the forest, cut some wood, and sell it to earn your livelihood. And meet me in two months’ time.” The man accepted the Prophet’s words. He led his life as advised by the Prophet. Then two months later, he came back to the Prophet and said: “I am happy with my job. Now I have decided not to ask for anything from anyone.” By hard work you can earn money, but through money you cannot achieve hard work. The best formula of life is this: Do not try to obtain favours from others, but rely on your own efforts. Welcome Criticism Criticism is a process rather than an end. It entails discussion and discussion leads to intelectual development. It is intelectual development that makes a man a superman. Criticism, as a rule, is disliked by all and sundry. Some people go to the extreme of abhorring criticism. But that is an unhealthy response, for criticism and dissent are positive elements in the lives of individuals and in society at large. I happened once to meet an American scholar to whom I put the question: “What is the most important