A Message

A Message

1991 11 November 8 A Message (348) Some young Kashmiris asked me recently what my message was for Kashmir. I told them it was the same one that I have been repeating since 1967. It is simply that the solution to their problem lies in accepting the reality, and not in emotional slogans or in the politics of confrontation.

From my study of the Qur’an and Hadith, and my reading of history. I have found that this world is for those who have a grasp of reality and who devote themselves seriously to constructive work. Ignoring the reality and indulging in emotional outbursts will only compound the issue. Little else will be achieved.

When about to embark upon constructive work, one basic essential worth remembering is that action is not synonymous with steps taken under the influence of emotion. Action, in the best sense, means recognizing opportunities and turning them to advantage. This necessarily entails starting with the possible in order to attain whit, at first sight, seems the impossible. Starting with the impossible could mean losing even what is possible.

Another important fact is that whatever one achieves in this world is the result of personal worthiness. Nothing is ever achieved just by making demands and causing destruction. Any individual interested in making progress shall have to prove his capability through peaceful, constructive efforts. Only then will the desired goal be reached. The same is true of community. In this world nothing is eternal – neither losing nor winning.

Here, if one feels deprived, it is more often than not a case of self-deprivation. Such a situation, and the feelings of resentment arising there from, are often self-inflicted. The same is true of deceit. If one is deceived, it is very likely through one’s own foolishness. Failure is the result of unworthiness and ineptitude. Success is the result of having forged ahead and proved one’s capability.

1he correct steps to take in this world are those which allow you to proceed gradually, day by day. Steps which lead you in the reverse direction are no steps at all. They can, in fact, be suicidal leaps.