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On the Suffering of the World (Hindi/हिंदी में)

This world holds a lot of pain. We see it in people, in animals, and even in our own hearts. Hunger, sickness, loss, fear, and loneliness are common. Some days are good, but many days are hard. Arthur Schopenhauer, a famous thinker, says we should face this truth. If we look clearly, we see that suffering is not a rare thing. It is part of life itself. Why does he say this? Because desire never ends. We want food, safety, and love. We also want respect, comfort, and fun. When we do not have what we want, we feel pain. When we get what we want, the joy is short. Soon, a new desire appears. Then we feel pain again. Pleasant feelings are like a quick breeze. Pain is like a strong wind that lasts. Nature shows this struggle everywhere. Animals must hunt, hide, and fight to live. People do the same in their own way. We work, we compete, we worry, and we age. Bodies get tired and weak. Even the earth shakes, storms rage, and floods come. If we expect life to be easy, we will be let down. If we accept that life is often hard, we are less shocked when trouble comes. There is another trap: boredom. When we chase a goal, we are tense and unhappy. When we reach the goal, we often feel empty. We ask, “Now what?” So life swings between wanting and boredom. This swing makes many people restless. They try to escape it with noise, crowds, toys, or constant change. But the swing returns, again and again. More wealth and power do not cure this. Rich people still worry. Strong people still fear loss. Famous people still feel lonely. Even those who have many nice things cannot keep them forever. Health can fail. Friends can leave. Time takes everything. If we think we are safe from pain because we have “enough,” we will learn that “enough” keeps moving away. So what should we do? First, we should be kind. If suffering is everywhere, then compassion matters most. We should feel with others when they hurt. We should avoid causing pain when we can. This is true for people and for animals. A small act of care can help a lot: a warm word, a shared meal, a gentle hand. Justice and laws are good, but kindness goes deeper. It reaches the heart. Second, we should lower our desires. This does not mean we must be harsh with ourselves. It means we should choose a simple life. Simple foods, simple clothes, simple rooms, and simple plans often bring more peace than big, fancy things. When we expect less, we are thankful more. When we stop chasing every new wish, we feel calmer inside. This calm does not remove all pain, but it softens it. Third, we can find small islands of rest. Art can help. Music can lift the mind for a while. A poem, a painting, or a quiet walk can give relief. In these moments, we stop thinking, “I want, I need, I must have.” We just look or listen. We let the world be, and we breathe. Study can also help. Clear ideas can guide us like a lamp in a dark room. Some people take a deeper path. They try to “deny the will,” as Schopenhauer says. This means they practice self-control. They limit wants, control anger, and keep a peaceful mind. They may pray, meditate, or stay silent for a time. They eat simple food and avoid loud pleasures. They try to see all beings as one family. This path is hard. It is not for everyone. But it shows another way to live: less wanting, more peace. What about joy? Are we allowed to smile? Yes. Schopenhauer does not tell us to hate life. He asks us to see it clearly. Then we can be wise with our hopes. We can enjoy small, honest goods: a friend’s voice, a safe home, good work done well, a child’s laugh, a kind pet, a sunset. These joys are simple and cheap. They do not rest on pride. They do not harm others. They also pass, but while they last, they warm us. What about death? Many fear it. But if life is full of pain, death is not only a loss. It also ends our trials. This thought can calm us. It can also make us braver and kinder today. If time is short, let us not waste it on greed or hate. Let us help others carry their load. Let us forgive when we can. Let us be gentle with ourselves, too. In the end, this essay gives a sober hope. We cannot remove all suffering. But we can lessen it. We can choose compassion over cruelty, simplicity over excess, and calm over rush. We can search for quiet joys and share them freely. Life is hard, yes. Yet a kind heart, a clear mind, and a humble way can make this hard world more gentle for all.