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Leading A Spiritual Life

others which do not. There is the frequent recurrence
of the phenomenon of ‘unintended consequences’
or ‘undesirable results’ because people are intent on
fulfilling their ambitions, without taking into account
the external factors which may go against their plans.
It is a wise man who takes into consideration all the
relevant factors before drawing up his plan of action and
then takes an objectively well-thought out step. If the
individual fails to proceed in this way, he shall have to
bear with unintended and unanticipated consequences.
This principle holds true for both superpowers and
countries of a lesser world stature.

Misadventure Never Pays

Confidence is good, but overconfidence is quite the reverse.
Being adventurous may be good, but risk-taking can be
disastrous.

n December 24, 2014, due to dense fog on the
OAgra-Noida route, a speeding truck on the Yamuna
Expressway hit a car from behind. Several other vehicles
coming from behind rammed into each other, creating
a massive pile-up. In this accident, two people died
and 23 were injured. Deputy Superintendent of Police
Arvind Kumar said: “What appears to have led to the

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