PREFACE

Besides human beings, the entire universe operates according to well-established laws. Every element of creation follows a specific order and never deviates from it. By adhering to this order, each thing in the universe attains its stage of perfection.

In the same way, there is also a law set by nature for human life. The person who follows this law succeeds in this world. The one who ignores it ends up failing and disappointed.

The basic principle of this law is that the system of human life is built on competition. Here, every person must consider others. Each individual has to contend with others in order to secure their rightful share.

This principle means that whenever a person or a nation gains something in this world, it is because of their own ability. And whenever they lose something, it is because of their own shortcomings. Therefore, if any group is left behind in the race of life, it should not complain about others but should instead look within itself to find the cause of its loss.

This compilation presents the same law of nature explained from various perspectives. It has been arranged in a simple order, based on length: first, one-page essays; then, two-page essays; and after that, longer essays. Accordingly, it has been divided into three sections—Pages of Wisdom, Insights of  The Wise, And Essays of Wisdom.

Wahidudddin Khan,
New Delhi
March 19, 1992