Vision
-Peaceful Death
Death is the war we should strive to
win. You might ask, "Does this mean there should be no death in the
world?" That's not the point. The goal is to conquer death by departing
peacefully, without suffering or becoming a burden to others. Just as war
brings an end to conflict and restores peace among nations, a peaceful death
allows those left behind to feel a sense of relief, knowing that their loved
one has departed this earth in tranquillity. However, achieving victory in the
larger war of peaceful death remains unlikely without winning our battles.
Throughout our lives, we encounter
various battles, such as addictions, obsessions, doubts, fear, greed, hate,
guilt, regret, worries, jealousy, and many more. The prospect of achieving a
peaceful death becomes remote unless we conquer these battles.
As many of us understand, our minds
significantly influence our physical well-being. Unless we declare our minds a
no-war zone, we cannot live peacefully nor die peacefully. Ask yourself what battles
you are fighting and whether they are worth engaging in. For instance, dwelling
on past regrets or worrying about the future serves no purpose, as the past is history,
and the future remains a mystery. Yet, like Don Quixote fighting windmills, we
often find ourselves in these struggles. If we cannot find peace in the
present, we will not win the war of a peaceful death.
Instead
of being a warrior without a mission, it is better to be a monk with a
vision—the vision of peaceful living and peaceful departure.
M.L.Narendra
Kumar
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