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Man is only a puny part of the vast and complex whole. Enormity of
the whole overawed him. But his persistent endeavors, through the
millennia, to comprehend the vast universe, bestow special
significance on man. From gazing longingly at and wondering about
the moon to landing on the moon – fabulous has been the odyssey of
physical conquest of the Universe. And it is on.
But man wondered then and wonders now about the purpose of the whole
‘know thyself’ uttered the wise Greek. Efforts had been going
on even before him and have been ceaseless. Marching millions found
it inexplicable then and millions find it to this day. Jibran
voices the feelings: “never
have I been mute but when someone asked who are you”?
Religion – spiritual interpretation – offers hope. Prophet of Islam
provided the key “one who comes to know himself, comes to
know God”. Let us march on the journey of self-discovery and
exploration of the whole and be optimistic.
O Man! Verily thou art ever toiling on towards thy Lord – painfully
toiling,– but thou shalt meet him.
(Al-Quran, 83:6)
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