w-8day2

A viewpoint shapes man’s whole outlook. It gives its preference in his direction. (Mind and body should work as one). Francis of Assisi chose poverty than be saddled with riches. He could have done equally well his work of charity and used his riches wisely for the good of humanity. By his choice he showed where his emphasis lay.
In the Asian sub-continent prior to the Partition days no name carried more respect than that of Gandhi who chose to live in utter simplicity. Mohammed Ali Jinnah, his rival was urged by some of his League followers to live even as Mahatma did. Once some one suggested he should travel third class in the railway Quaid-e-Azam snapped,” Do not dictate to me what I should or should not do. It is not your money I am spending and I shall live and act as I choose.” Jinnah who had a very lucrative legal practice and fastidious tastes refused to live in a way that was anathema to him. Both Mahatma Gandhi and Mohammed Jinnah were true. Truth gives man consistency in directing his viewpoint.
benny