New year greetings What do you want from God in the new year?

- Guftego- Dr. Chandrakant Mehta

- To live life well, it is necessary to be human. A selfless prayer life is part of the art of living.

* What do you want from God in the new year?

* What things can be included in the art of living? How can life be lived well?

* Questioner: Mukesh T. Chandarana Project Officer & Technical Library, Tata Chemical, Mithapur - 361345

The art of living is different from mind to mind. For some people, life is fun, for others, it is a punishment. Some consider Bhakti as an art of living and some as Shakti. Man makes wealth, splendor, luxury, position, prestige, power etc. his ambition. So no final definition can be made in the art of living. God has given man the freedom to choose the art of living.

Life is a festival. Every moment is radiant and every day a new year to be new and fresh. To you - to all of us, time has given us 24 hours a day. It is to be used daily for health, wealth, honor and benevolence and self-improvement in honor of the donation. You have to make the entries in your book or computer data. It is important to pay attention that the deposit aspect is greater than the loan aspect. Living life is not only an art, but an austerity. 15 (fifteen) things are especially important in that penance.

1. Tendency to follow a positive and constructive path in life

2. Upholding noble human life values ​​and acting accordingly

3. Constant practice of purifying the mind.

4. An introspective attempt to live a truthful life

5. Courage to be happy even in hardships.

6. A sense of dedication with friendship, love and service to all in the world including family

7. A serene tendency to abandon the narrowness of mind and heart and spread everywhere.

8. Attitude to perform every task conscientiously and responsibly

9. Lack of inertia and stagnation.

10. A tendency to constantly learn new things, improve oneself and develop character and character

11. Faith and complete trust in God. Cultivation of Sattvic thoughts in life by constant diligence.

12. Only compassion and forgiveness towards living beings, lack of revenge

13. Expressing gratitude to God by saying 'Thank you Lord', understanding that God's vision is to give happiness after the test when you get happiness or pain, avoid greed-moha-parigraha tendency.

14. Earned wealth through honest means Satisfied life, control over anger

15. Pure thoughts that purify the intellect and increase holiness. Always playing with a smile on the face and careful and planned efforts towards lofty goals.

Such a list cannot be said to be complete, but by walking as a guide, we can get an idea of ​​how our life journey is. Edwin Markham has given a message under the title "Don't Quit the Field" - to maintain the spirit of always being undefeated in the struggle for life. A translation of his words is included in the 'Gems of Life Inspiring Thought' -

"Sometimes it happens that all aspects of you fall flat, the road ahead is steep, the income is low and the debts are increasing, you want to laugh a lot, but nothing but sighs. When anxiety creeps up on you, you sit depressed, even if you take some rest, don't give up. Its name is life, twisted and twisted.

Often to the defeated-weary, the final destination seems far away, but close at hand. Often fighters give up at the very moment they would have won.

Embrace failure, that is success, just as there is a silver lining to the clouds of doubt. So no matter how hard you feel, keep fighting. Never leave the field even if it seems to slip out of your hands.

The waxing moon is sitting waiting for the darkness of the new moon to depart. So it is advisable to be optimistic to do great things. It is said that Vidhata is such a beautiful goddess that she will never come to you by walking alone. Get up and reach any yard, don't be afraid or hesitate to do anything. If you need two drops of sweat, you will get it.

Forgetting the mistakes of the past and taking an innovative step with faith is also an art. As a prayer of 'param samipe' as an art of living, pray to God that -

"O Supreme Lord!

to our thoughts

Be so generous that

Another man's

We are the point of view

can understand...

to our feelings

So free that

We can spread it to others.

So much to our minds

Sensitize that

Where others are hurt

Yes, we can see that.

So much to our hearts

Open that of others

Love we can swallow.

So much for our minds

Make that huge

of himself and others

We can rise above the difference.

O God,

So much to our vision

Brighten that

Yours in the world

Beauty and truth

We can see.

So much to our consciousness

Subtle that

Many from you

Coming in the form of

We can recognize the signs.

and your guidance

We can get it.

It is necessary to be human to live life well. A selfless prayer life is part of the art of living. Best wishes and Happy New Year to the readers of my columns and Gujarat Samachar.