How to be Remembered

How to be Remembered

During a conversation between a young man and a middle-aged man, the young man asked, "How do you want to be remembered?" The middle-aged man smiled and replied, "Do you think people will remember you after your demise?" The young man said, "Maybe."

The middle-aged man continued, "Pay attention to what I am telling you and carve it in your heart."

"Let us not lead a life to be remembered; let us lead a life filled with wonderful moments where we are at peace with ourselves and others."

"Let us not focus on creating wealth for many generations to come. While it may sound good to save for your grandchildren, remember that it could also foster their lethargy."

"Let us not live our lives to impress others. It is our life, and we should live it on our terms."

"Once you are gone, for a few weeks your family might miss you, for a few days your friends will miss you, but after a few hours, everyone will return to their routines."

"But if you still insist on being remembered, we should strive to be selfless individuals whose thoughts, words, and deeds inspire future generations. For example, people like Mozart in the musical world, Swami Vivekananda in the spiritual realm, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Che Guevara, Lee Kuan Yew, and many others. These individuals lived lives that changed the lives of others. Unless we break away from the rat race of daily life, focusing on paying off loans and impressing society, there is little reason for people to remember us."

The young man interjected, "But the world also remembers tyrants like Hitler and Idi Amin."

The middle-aged man replied, "They are cited as examples of how not to lead a life. If you still feel that their actions are justified, act and follow their path. The choice is yours."

M.L. Narendra Kumar

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