" Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity within by controlling nature,external and internal. '' - Swamiji.
A noble character and developed personality will ensure excellence in one's chosen field,and contribute to individual and national development.
So,let's begin with the five essential qualities required to enhance one's personality :-
1. Faith in Oneself
Swamiji held faith in one's potential divinity as the sheet anchor of personality development. Faith in god came next only to faith in oneself.If one believes that one's real nature is the spirit,not the body or mind - one would be a better individual with strong character.
2. Think Positive Thoughts
Swamiji decried,in no uncertain terms,weakness in human beings. Positive, wholesome thoughts based on our inherent divinity are essential for a strong character. Go on doing good,thinking holy thoughts continuously, that is the only way to suppress base impressions.
3. Attitude towards Failures and Mistakes
Swamiji advocated upholding the ideal once again even if a person failed a thousand times.He appreciated committing mistakes and learning from them rather than leading an inert existence like a wall,which cannot even tell a lie.
4. Self - Reliance
Man is the maker of his own destiny, said Swamiji. ' We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be,we have the power to make ourselves.'
5. Renunciation and Service
Swamiji held selfless service as a paramount means to character development. This , coupled with renunciation of selfishness and desire for the fruits of action, was considered by swamiji as the twin ideal of our nation. ' Intensify her in those channels', said he 'and the rest will take care of itself'.
Coming to the end...I want to ask you a question here,which dimensions do u think the divine core of our personality is based upon?
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