The Unity of Muslims — Page 12
12 Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad sacrifice is more pronounced in some individuals and less so in others. Just as some people exhibit high levels of altruism, others demonstrate less. People have diverse degrees of compassion towards others, and honesty and truthfulness also vary from one person to another. One individual may be entrusted with thousands of rupees, whilst another may not be trusted with even two paise. Some find contentment with half a roti ; others express dissatisfaction even after having four rotis. Daal or ordinary curry is sufficient for some, but others crave zarda and pulao. 6 Individuals exhibit unique natural tendencies; one need only observe their kids. For example, one child may be inclined to pursue law, whilst another may aspire to join the military. Some individuals may be drawn to clerical work; still others may prefer alternate professions. Imposing a career path often leads to resistance; some even choose to run away from home to pursue their desired profession. To illustrate, a friend who is now a senior officer initially had a deep desire to study medicine, but his parents insisted he become an engineer. Though now an officer, he ran away from home in disagreement with his parents to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor. 6 South Asian dishes—Daal: a dish made of lentils; Zarda: sweet rice; Pulao: flavoured or spicy rice [Publishers]