In Serch of God
3. Man Does Not Stand Alone
~ 23 ~
Then there is the example of an ambitious
businessman who starts a business. His business
goes on expanding until a time comes when it
becomes unmanageable. Now he realizes that
certain personal limitations bar his way to fulfilling
his desires and ambitions. He comes to feel that he
needs a vaster world in order to realize his dreams.
Similarly, yet another youth forms a political party
in order to fulfill his ambitions, and a time comes
when he finally contrives to secure an important
political niche for himself. But then he meets the
fate of Jawaharlal Nehru. Like Nehru after he was
elevated to the position of Prime Minister, he
suffers from second thoughts. He feels that there
exists a far greater power than himself and that,
without the cooperation of this power, he cannot
carry his plans into effect.
Most young people enter life with great ambitions.
But again and again they undergo such experiences
as remind them of their helplessness. Disease,
accidents,
losses,
disadvantages—all
these
repeatedly remind them that their lot in life is one
of unfulfilled desires. Then they see that, however
