16 Quotes by Nihar Satpathy

Even though there is no certainty that the expected results of our work will manifest, we have to remain committed to our work and duties; because, even if the results are slated to arrive, they cannot do so without the performance of work.

The conflict between good and evil is a perennial process. It is an inherent component that is built into the human system, and it is not going to end at any point of time. The function of every human being is to accept this predestined conflict. A man has to be battle-ready at all times, aware of the warring sides of good and evil. He has to join a side either by choice or as prompted by his nature and upbringing. There is no escape from this.

The act of worship being a universally practiced form of devotion to God, a majority of the world's population finds it as a convenient mode to experience communion with God. It is the easiest way to attain inner peace and be blessed with divine grace.

Why does Sri Krishna say in the Gita that whenever the evil forces raise their head he appears on earth to support the righteous ones? Why does he rather not bring a final end to the perpetual fight between good and evil, instead? Why should evil rise again and again? Mankind is tired of perpetually facing the onslaught of evil. Why does it not get crushed once and for all? Why does God not make it happen? This question often puzzles us.

It goes without saying that the human mind is a powerhouse of hidden clues. It’s only that we are not aware of it. All of us are endowed with an immense ability to resolve most of the questions that torment us. All that is required is to delve deep and unravel the rays of light that lie within the darkness of our mind. We have layers of wisdom that remain unexplored within us. What matters is a strong intent and resolve to reach out to our inner self to retrieve those answers.

Truth may sometimes appear to be unpalatable and unreasonable. But ultimately, it finds its own way to establish itself.

How many times has it occurred to us that, among others, life is also a bundle of puzzles? A series of questions, that is.