Bhubaneswar, April 12: Rising above the rat race of life, students should focus on values which can not only shape their personal lives but also impact the society, Justice Chittaranjan Dash, Judge of Orissa High Court, said on Saturday.
“The rat race, the endless comparisons, the fear of being left behind, can crush even the strongest hearts. But I tell you, trust the universe, do your work sincerely, walk your path honestly. The universe conspires to help those who act with purity and perseverance,” Justice Dash said while addressing students and faculty members at the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here.
Justice Dash urged students to follow a powerful ‘mantra’ of Three Ds—Discipline, Dedication and Destination.
“Your grandest dreams will remain only dreams without discipline which keeps you focused amidst distractions. Dedication is the invisible force that keeps you moving towards your goal. And your destination decides where you want to go, not just professionally, but personally, ethically and spiritually,” he said.
SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda presided over the event which was also addressed by Prof. S.A.K. Azad, Dean of the SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL) and Prof. Jyoti Ranjan Das, Dean (Students’ Welfare).
Emphasizing on ethics, Justice Dash said though studying a subject was important, it was not everything. “Your ethics must be your guiding star”, he said adding a learned lawyer without ethics might win cases but lose humanity.
Ask yourself not just ‘what I will become?’ but ‘who I will become?,” he said.
Pointing out that money was important, he said more money would not mean more happiness. “Real success is found in the solace of your heart. No work is big or small. What matters is the satisfaction with which you do it,” he said adding a humble teacher, a sincere farmer, an honest entrepreneur could live a life richer than that of a billionaire if they have satisfaction.
“You may become globally marketable and that is wonderful. You may get jobs in New York, London or Tokyo which is an achievement. But remember market value is not life value. You are a living being with a soul, a conscience and a purpose. Enhance your skills but nourish your spirit as well,” Justice Dash said.
“When you truly believe in your dreams—not casually, but with a deep conviction, your mind starts working in ways you cannot consciously control,” he said describing it as the ‘science of belief.”
Justice Dash and his wife Abhipsa Dash were felicitated on the occasion.
