stages of life-a comparison

All of us talk very eloquently about the different stages of life. The duties,the responsibilities and also the purpose of the different stages of life. Some people say that childhood is the most beautiful and preferable stage of life since it is devoid of responsibilities and the mind is very Innocent. Some say that teenage is the best phase and many say that adulthood is the best stage. Well,but never I have heard someone say that old age is the best. I know not why but majority don’t like this stage of life and they wish they haven't entered it…. Result-hair dye makers and beauticians are able to overcome recessions of any degree. Now.,here lets have a look at the different stages of life. We all know that comparisons always help us to understand more about facts. So here lets compare various stages of life with the various stages of a MANGO!!


(1) Green tender mango and our childhood:-

Green,tender mango:

Very sour flesh,soft easily destroyable nut.

Childhood:

Strong ego,highly emotional. Cannot withstand even the slightest irritation\hurt. Very immature heart.


(2) half ripe mango and our teenage:-

Half ripe mango:

A sweet-sour taste which is appreciated by many.
The nut is yet not ripe enough to have productivity.

Teenage:

Do I need to say about it? Body gets matured but a highly immature mind inside. So do we need explanation for the PROBLEMS FACED BY TEENAGERS?


(3) Ripe mango and our adulthood:-

Ripe mango:

Very sweet taste. Nut is ripe somewhat but yet lack completeness.

Adulthood:

At this stage we become more mature. we know to adjust with our children,make adjustments with the spouse and also the tough management of family! But yet not fully mature since we secretly worry about our social status,appearance,health and also the fastly approaching old age.


(4) overripe mango and our old age:-

Overripe mango:

Cannot be eaten. The overripe mango has awkward taste. But the nut inside is completely grown. When planted it can give rise to a very good mango tree.

Old age:

The body is good for nothing. But mind is extremely strong. It is charged with the wisdom it acquired in the journey of life. Now it knows it need nothing and that social status or appearance or anything is going to help it from the sure death which is approaching. Naturally it turns to god. Its senses may fail but yet it can understand the language of heart. And it has that spectacular mind power to redirect the youngsters. The wisdom to say them which is right and which is wrong.


So isn't it high time that we should understand what is knowledge and what is wisdom? We neglect old people or take them lightly with a comment “what the know about this modern systems” and such “blah blahs”.. BUT REMEMBER…WISDOM is different from KNOWLEDGE.We have to learn much from them. Now is it a bad thing to be old? Being able and qualified to lead others with authority? Is physical strength the only thing that matters? Think yaar…..