A story on how to escape from depression and suicide by making others happy.
A young man was suffering from severe depression without
finding any meaning in life.
The only way open to him was to end his life, and he was
going towards a river with that intention.
When he approached the bank of the river, he found some fish
wriggling in despair, being swept to the ground by the current of water. Seeing
their plight, he picked up one fish and put it back in water. Seeing the fish
gleefully swim, it struck him that he could find meaning in life by making
others happy. Then he gave up the idea of committing suicide and returned home.
Depression and suicide tendencies in people are mainly
because they limit their world. The world is so vast, even bigger is nature and
its miracles and even bigger is the glory of the Supreme Truth. Open up and
change your mindset.
Story Source - The Psychological Aspects of Spiritual Life by Swami Nityasthananda – March 2016 issue of Prabuddha Bharata.
Story Source - The Psychological Aspects of Spiritual Life by Swami Nityasthananda – March 2016 issue of Prabuddha Bharata.