Strength is Life, Weakness Death

 

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Strength is Life, Weakness Death

When one is strong and powerful, one feels superior and thinks that they can do whatever they like. Such people are considered morally right just because of their strength, human nature fails to go against the powerful – fear rules! They enjoy life as they are physically, mentally, socially and emotionally strong. Besides, they have strong will power and that is why they can scale great heights in life. So, it is rightly said that ‘Strength is Life’.

On the other hand, the weak have no place in the world. National Geographic videos graphically depict how the weak in a herd are left behind to become fodder for the hunter. The weak-minded people do not possess strong will power. So, they cannot even dream of accomplishing great tasks. They lead life like ordinary persons. Thus, there is no doubt that ‘Weakness is Death’.

Regarding the importance of strength, Swami Vivekananda states: “Strength is Life, Weakness is Death. Expansion is Life, Contraction is Death. Love is Life, Hatred is Death”

It is extremely important for us to fill ourselves with positive and strong thoughts from early in our lives, keep the weak thoughts away. This can easily happen right from the time the child is in the mother’s womb – the mother should read books about heroes and listen to strong, vibrant and soothing music. Strong willed people with the right values are a boon to society and help create a positive world. It is weakness which is the cause of all misery. We commit many crimes because we are weak.

How does one gain strength? The answer lies in the auto suggestions and saying to yourself: “I am the maker of my Destiny. I am the bringer of good into myself. I am pure and Blessed.” We should not let such thoughts enter our mind that cause weakness. Positive attitude to life can make us strong. We show our weakness when we blame others for our weaknesses. Nobody can harm a strong-willed person. We should introspect and focus on the things that make us strong.

Lord Krishna’s message to Arjuna in the Bhagavada Gita is of utmost importance that illustrates the maxim and gives its authenticity. Lord Krishna’s instructions are based on the fundamental principle in the under mentioned verse from Mandook Upanishad.

“This Atman, i.e. the Self, cannot be won by anyone who is without strength, nor with error in the seeking, nor by self-discipline without the true mark; but when a man of knowledge strives by these means, his self-enters into Brahman, his abiding place.”