When boys play cricket
or football or tennis,
if they become too eager
to defeat the opponent,
they start committing faults or fouls.
Then, even if they score a goal,
it will be not be declared as such;
may well be offside or out.
But if they stick to the game
and play it well, unaffected by
the atmosphere of rivalry and
lust for victory at all costs,
they are bound to win.
In a race, it is better
to let the horse go along
gathering its own speed.
Do not compare
and compete;
that will cause a fall or slip.
This lesson has also to be taught to children --
that competition has to be healthy,
subordinated to the proper rules of the game,
and free from hatred and malice.
The regulation must come from within,
not from without.
People must control themselves
through their own innate strength,
not get controlled through fear,
or someone, or desire for temporary gain.
Self-control promotes self-reliance,
self-knowledge and self-advancement.
divinely sent
