English book · Leading A Spiritual Life

Live on Your Own

English book, p. 310

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Live on Your Own You have no option other than to discover your true self and to stand up for yourself with determination. C onsider a situation in which someone provokes you and you become incensed; someone makes you angry and you are ready to explode; or someone speaks offensively to you and you take umbrage at this; someone does something damaging to you and you are filled with a desire for revenge. In all such cases your feelings are living proof that you are in a state of subjection to others. Under their Influence, you have become what they want you to become. You have accepted them as your masters. In all such situations, you are being dictated to by others. In this case, the right thing for you to do is to refuse to be influenced by others and to live your own independent life. You have to develop yourself as a selfmade person. You have to adopt such a course as will not permit anyone to dictate to you or reduce you to living in a state of mental disarray. This world is full of people who, having no interest in you, ride roughshod over your feelings. Everyone is intent upon his own interests and no one is concerned about your personal welfare. You have no option other

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