Eternal Learner

A Noble Thing

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They remember my name,
They have never forgotten me,
They have given even a humble soul like me
A place within their hearts.
What a noble thing!

Those who possess generous hearts
Always conduct themselves this way.
That is how they rise above others
And never lose their dignity.
What a noble thing!

They practise goodwill,
Treat everyone with an equal eye,
Keep their hearts immensely broad,
And remain ever ready to help.
What a noble thing!

To feel another’s sorrow as one’s own,
To offer help whenever possible,
To recognise every human being as human,
And dedicate one’s life to serving humanity.
What a noble thing!

To build homes for orphans and the elderly,
To provide shelter to the homeless,
To offer meals for just one rupee,
And remain devoted to social service.
What a noble thing!

The wealth we earn will remain behind;
Nothing will accompany us when we depart.
To live with this understanding
And embrace noble ideals throughout life.
What a noble thing!

No one truly belongs to anyone here;
We are bound by our own deeds.
To walk through life with this understanding,
And regard the world as a stage.
What a noble thing!

We shall reap whatever we have sown;
There is no dispute about this.
As we act, so shall we receive.
To live with this conviction.
What a noble thing!

Those who can live this way
Are counted among saints and sages.
To embrace such wisdom, become ascetic in spirit,
And promote the welfare of the world.
What a noble thing!

To regard knowledge as a treasure,
To remain ever thirsty for learning,
To stay away from negative thoughts,
And keep the body clean and the heart pure.
What a noble thing!

— Vidya

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