It seems some people are constantly looking for faults in others—especially in a person or a specific group of people—and take immense pleasure in criticizing them.
They regularly pass judgment, yet the moment someone holds up a mirror to them, everything changes.
When told that they, too, are guilty of the same behavior, they become upset, furious, and ready to wage a war.
They do not want anyone to hurt their feelings or question their beliefs - yet they consider criticizing others and hurting their sentiments to be their constitutional right and privilege. What hypocrisy!
Before we hurt someone—before we criticize and wound their feelings—we must reflect on our own thoughts, words, and actions.
At every step in life, we should ask ourselves: If others treated me the way I treat them, if they used the same words for me that I use for them, how would I feel?
The truth is that our thoughts, words, and actions determine our destiny.
It is easy to find faults in others—criticizing and condemning is not difficult; anyone can do it. But when we focus only on the flaws of others, we build a wall that blinds us to their goodness.
The real test of wisdom is the ability to recognize our own faults - not others.
Those who constantly reflect on their shortcomings and appreciate the virtues in others attain success—not only in worldly life but on the spiritual path as well.
Therefore, we should treat others the way we wish to be treated ourselves.
"Rajan Sachdeva "
Well said Uncle Ji
ReplyDelete“It seems some people are constantly looking for faults in others … and take immense pleasure in criticizing them.”
ReplyDeleteThese words remind me of a story I heard:
On a happy occasion, a king invited many poor people and served them food in his courtyard.
An eagle, that had just caught a snake in its claws, flew over the courtyard. The desperate snake spat out venom which landed in the food of a poor man. The poor man died soon after he ate the food. Everyone was grief stricken.
After everyone left, one woman passing by jokingly told another “If the rich man invites you, don’t go. He will poison you.”
Someone asked God “Who should be blamed for the poor man’s death? The rich man, the eagle, or the snake?”
God replied “None of those three. Instead, blame the woman who derived pleasure from such an unfortunate situation.”
Well said Rev. Nagrani ji - Thanks for the comments with a relevant and befitting story.
DeleteReally very true.One must introspect (Aatam manthan) himself before judging other .🙏
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said. 🙏
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