inspiration from nature | Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj

inspiration from nature | Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj

inspiration from nature

When one gets the opportunity to sit amidst nature and observe the animals in the forest, valuable learning can be derived.  Learn from these virtues, apply in life and you will surely be successful. Lion (king of the jungle) is the most powerful, brave, valiant, and strong, and despite all these capabilities, he does not rely on anyone to get his food. He must get up, work hard, and hunt for it. No matter how strong and capable or incompetent and weak one is, everyone will have to work hard in this world to attain success. An important virtue to be learned from a Flamingo is the power of concentration. They can stand on one leg in water with utmost concentration with their attention towards their GOAL. Those who can identify an opportunity and take advantage of it with eagerness can reach their full potential and their destiny. Search for opportunities, recognize them, and take advantage of them with enthusiasm because once an opportunity is gone it will not come back. A person who possesses this power of
concentration" towards their goal with force, energy, and faith will always be successful. There are four virtues to be learned from a rooster- The first virtue is that a rooster wakes up before sunrise. He first wakes up himself and then wakes up the rest of the world. Every day in life is a new journey. If you prepare for this journey ahead of time, it will be a good one.  Take care of your life. If you take care of the morning, then the rest of the day will turn out fine. First, pay attention and discipline yourself and then others. Another trait to be learned from the rooster is that he faces his enemy with intense vigor.  One must learn to face struggles with vigor in their life, like the rooster.  Life is full of challenges.  As long as we live, we will face challenges constantly. We must withstand these challenges/hardships with endurance.  Achieve success by battling these hardships.

The rooster also eats and shares his food with his family and friends. Always eat meals with your family/friends.  This will help flourish your love for each other and can be a unifying experience for all. Expand your love and compassion beyond yourself. The commendable quality of the rooster is that he picks out anything that would be
useful to him even from the garbage.  One must acquire knowledge and pick up skills at any place or point. Do not make it a habit to always view the world with a critical eye. See the goodness in the world and adopt those qualities. There are five virtues to be learned from a crow.  He possesses the virtue of patience. He also knows how to take control of the situation by exercising restraining or directing influence over him.  He does not rely on others.  He always has his mindset towards his goal. If a person wants to be successful in this world then it becomes very important for him to possess the virtue of self-control. One must never lose their patience and self-control. A person that can bear pains or trials calmly or without complaint will always be successful.  If you always have your mindset on your target/goal and never forget about it, you will always be successful. Six important virtues can also be learned from a dog. A dog can eat a little and becomes satisfied and feels content quickly. Another important virtue is that he awakens instantaneously.

A person who wakes up instantly has a highly distinguished capacity for rational or intelligent thought.  A dog also possesses the quality of loyalty to his master, honesty, and love. If a human being can adopt the virtue of loyalty from a dog, then he can attain his master’s love. Be satisfied and content with what God has given to you and always keep your loyalty towards him. Give Thanks to the Lord for everything you have!! A dog also possesses the remarkable power to recognize.  Once he knows a person, he will never bark at them.  A dog also spreads the awakening that one must always be honest to their master. This is his way of teaching humans that he has committed sins in his previous life as a result of which he now roams from door to door and has learned his lesson the hard way.

One can see important virtues in a donkey too. He is always ready to work. Whether rain or shine, hot or cold, he is always ready to work. No matter how hard he must work, he is always happy. One must try to learn this from the donkey. Always stay dedicated and committed to your job no matter how hard the circumstances might be. If you stay engrossed in your work, you will always be happy. The sky and the sun are eternal inspirations for all. The world is like the sky. Consider the Sun your ideal. Some birds fly in the sky without knowing the way. The sky is vast and open in front of everyone. Similarly, God has given freedom to everyone. We need to determine our own path. There are no signs in the sky dictating which route to take. You must decide on your own destination and your route. The route is open in front of you, but the route must be chosen using intellect, heart, and faith. The Sun rises with a smile and sets with a smile. Your day should start with a smile and end with a smile as well. Go to work with a smile and come back home with a smile. No matter how many ups and downs in life we face, do not forget to smile.

The Sun rises every day with punctuality. All the watches in the world are set and adjusted with the sun. So, the one who understands the value of time is a great person. When the sun goes down, people close the doors of their houses. In the same way, when a person’s progress or growth stops, the whole world shuts its doors. You have
not come to this world to regress. The Sun does not forget its pivot point no matter how much it progresses. You should also not forget your status no matter how much you progress. Value time; always smile in every circumstance and don’t forget your status. Note that the sunlight is for everyone alike. Live life not just for yourself, but for others as well. Then only life becomes meaningful. Adopt these learnings, these inspirations from nature to lead an empowered, peaceful and happy life.

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