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LIFE SUPREME 59 59 a harsh or bitter word fall from his lips despite the tumult and mischievous pranks of children. Never was he known to scold them even when engaged in deep literary composition. Once he was asked by his companion Maulvi Abdul Karim how he was able to remain undisturbed and think so cooly amidst such noise. He replied: 'I do not heed what is going on about me and therefore I am not disturbed. ' (A Character Sketch of the Promised Messiah). The same companion has also recorded the following observation about the Promised Messiah: 'During my long stay in close proximity of the Promised Messiah I never heard him remonstrating with any person in the house or calling upon anyone to render an account. ' (A Character Sketch of the Promised Messiah). The whole life of the Promised Messiah was illumined with the light of heaven; and the same light-though with less lustre-may brighten the countenances and demeanour of all who strive to resemble his likeness; but it will always be dim as long as irritability overshadows the personality. It behoves every spiritual wayfarer to overcome this enemy of serenity. The fight may be hard but the prize is priceless. Debauchers and degenerates have become reformed and cleansed of former evil habits. Drunkards have become dedicated servants of God. Life long smokers have discarded the tobacco habit. . Savages have become saints. No one should make vain excuses for his irritability. It can be overcome if one cares to exert oneself and turn to. God for help. Where there is a will there is always a way. All thingswithin reason—are possible. Positive thinking is a transforming power; and it becomes a tremendous power with the aid of prayer. . It is to the advantage of every spiritual wayfarer to make an all out effort to suppress and overcome irritability because this trait is incompatible with the spirit of holiness. In order to treat a disease a good doctor will seek its cause and deal with the root of the trouble. The spiritual wayfarer is also recommended to do the same. There are various causes for irritability and one of them is incorrect dieting. . There are those who over-eat and suffer nervous strain when a little hungry. Most people consume material which is poisonous or harmful to the body. They crave for stimulants to anaesthetize their trembling nerves and suffer mental and physical irritation when they