Pujya Ramsukhdasji Maharaj

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Eminent Leaders Must Remain Ever Alert in their Behavior

 

Whatsoever an eminent person does, he is followed by others as

well. Whatever standard he sets, the world follows the same. Gita

3:21)

 

" Yadadaacarati srethastattadevetaro janah

Sa yatpramaanam kurute lokastadanuvartate. " (Gita 3:21)

 

Comments: It is generally observed that in society, in a community,

in an organization, in a particular race, in a nationality, in a

stage in life, those men that are considered most excellent and

eminent, then other men believing their eminence, see them with

respect, and as they behave, people in their organization, groups

etc. follow suit and behave in the same manner over time.

 

Due to the importance of wealth and status within one's self, and

due to greed, people regard millionaires, and individuals in high

positions (e.g. leaders) as great men and they view them with

reverence and respect. Those that have given importance to these

inert things within themselves, such as wealth and position etc., in

actuality, they are neither eminent, nor honorable themselves, nor

are they able to understand honorable and eminent people, at all.

Also those that are considered ideal and excellent by such

individuals are also not in reality, excellent and honorable

people. If they have given importance to wealth internally, then,

they will be more influenced by wealthy people. Just like thieves

are influenced by the leader of the thieves. The truth is that

in spite of not being eminent and honorable, but being believed as

excellent, through other people, the behavior of these rich people

in high positions, is automatically and effortlessly propagated in

society. Just like the rich people, that are considered eminent due

to their wealth, whatever methods they resort to for earning and

accumulating wealth, those same practices automatically spread

among the others, even if these practices are kept in great

secrecy ! This is the main reason why at present times falsehood,

forgery, dishonesty, theft and corruption and other evil tendencies

are naturally spreading rampantly on their own in society, without

any schooling or teaching.

 

It is painful and surprising that at present people regard a

millionaire as great and honorable, but a devotee who is deeply

immersed in chanting the name of God, is not considered honorable.

People do not have the foresight that when a millionaire dies, he

will not take a single penny with him, while the wealth (Lord's name

recitation) of the devotee will entirely go with the devotee !

 

Those men that are considered the main heads (leaders) in their

field or place, those teachers, preachers, educators, gurus,

priests, national leaders, and rulers etc., who hold positions of

honor in society, for them it is extremely essential that there is

utmost alertness and caution in behavior and conduct, where by they

have a good influence on other people. This is because everyone has

their eye on the main leader. Just like the driver of a passenger

train has immense responsibility for the travelers. The travelers

may be fast as sleep, yet the driver must remain awake and alert at

all times. Even by the slightest carelessness, there is a

possibility of a disaster. Therefore in this world, for all those

that are considered eminent in their fields, it is extremely

essential that they apply utmost care, caution, and alertness in all

their actions and behavior.