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EXAMPLES OF EQUANIMITY
[1] Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak was a
lawyer and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi who significantly contributed
in the struggle for freedom in India. He was famous as a great
patriot, scholar, and philanthropist. Utter devotion to his country,
simplicity, modesty, religious learning, study of the scriptures,
and many other virtues made his life full of fragrance.
One day he was busy solving an important
problem in his office, it was not easy because the problem was
highly complex. Deep concentration was necessary. A servant arrived
and told him that his son was in a critical condition and so he
should run home. However, Tilak was busy with his work. After
some time, his partner himself came and told, Well Tilak, your son
is in a very serious state. Please run home immediately!"
Tilak replied, Well! In the morning I
have explained everything to the doctor. He is treating him.
What good can I do?" The partner left. When Tilak returned home
after completing his work, his son was dead. Tilak changed his
clothes and prepared to go to the crematorium as if nothing
had happened. Not becoming overwhelmed with sorrow on the death of
his eldest son was no small matter.Only rare persons who constantly
practice equanimity can keep such great equanimity intact.
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