~ Selfishness -- Rational or Irrational ~

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Posted: 13 years ago
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Hiya DABH-Ians,

I haven't watch tonight's episode so can't create thread on that..

However, nowadays I'm doing lots of research work on Meena's brain n she inspire me to come up with some empty-headed hathodas..😆 This time I'm up with to understand term "Selfishness'..

Selfishness is often outlined as an evil that allots with one caring for oneself more than for others. Many evils in the globe are darned on selfishness. Hunger, poverty and unwellness are purportedly all outcomes of someone just desiring to get theirs. However, Is all self-interest defective? If not, Is self-interest genuinely the problem?

Let us examine a few examples of selfishness:-
  • How about when a Mohit/Chhavi /Vikram/Meena lie to their family members for the own wealth and not even afraid to steals the things because they needs the money that they'll get from pawning it?
  • How about a Sooraj who saves money to put his siblings through college?
  • How about a Sandhya who goes to the market and purchase fresh vegetables for her family nutrition?
  • How about a Bhabho who wants to teach disciplines to her children?
Which of these examples features an immoral action? All four are exhibiting selfishness but only the first is evil.😊

The first group thinks that they're assisting themselves by stealing the things but when they steals from another person, They undermines their own beingness as a human and seeks to live as a parasite rather than the capable human that they could be. They doesn't halt to think about the upshots of their actions, not even the contiguous, obvious outcome that would arrive from being caught stealing. This is an act of irrational self-interest. They're thinking of their own wealth but give no thought for the consequences.

Sooraj who saves money for his sibling's education is also being selfish. He magnifies selfish pleasure from giving his siblings the best begin in life that is possible. Sandhya purchasing has determined the best things to eat to nourish family members' body. Bhabho who's strict to her children because she wants to install good ethics n morals in them. These are other examples of rational self-interest though the consequences (all positive) don't usually get any attention.😕

Since we can find examples of selfishness that are affirmative, it's clear that self-interest isn't the matter but rather irrational self-interest. Self-interest that doesn't conceive the consequences isn't self-interest at all but rather inadvertence.😳

So, with a little attentiveness, we'll speedily check that the actual origin of evil is irrationality, not selfishness. The thinking man will rapidly grasp that continuing his own life is good and from that assertion, he'll build decisions regarding his health and happiness and the health and happiness of those who're precious to him. The rational person will learn that to do something "just because" or to do something in spite of the consequences is the ickiest error that he can make and the biggest evil that can be pledged.

Life is a state that postulates a nifty deal of activity. We must feed our bodies and minds; we must exercise our muscles and defend ourselves from peril. Each of these activities demands a great deal of rational vitality. If one doesn't use his brain, he'll promptly die. Thus, we can obviously see that rationality is the virtue and irrationality the actual evil. Why then do we not go around directing fingers at the irrational rather than the selfish?

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Posted: 13 years ago
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first sry 4 nt commenting on ur last two thread because of some with if website,when i opened the if it automatically closed within a seconds.Today evening only all problems solved.2days without if,misses every discussions,comments and all.first seeing ur title,it must be like meena's selfish nature.but u mentioned that u not watched today's episode.then i thought it should some thing related to selfishness like ur last post pot of greedy totally different thread.liked that strory:-)rational or irrational of selfishness:-)u clearly stated the term selfishness with our dabh people so that people easily undertand.like suraj,sandhya,bhabo 's nature of selfishness is good for others so that they become happy this is sure selfishness of them unlike mohit,chavi,vikram and their head meena did all doings to keep themself happiness not about a single thought about others sure selfishness.first one u mentioned was really most of the people in that stage only but next 3 were genuine.v can see these types of people in books,movies or in serials only.but i can say only one thing after read ur post i always remember one thing in my life is actually learned from my grandpa is who lives for others happiness is the only person who is happy in the world.it has lots of meaning in it.and thanks 4 making this post for remembering my grandpa's words:-)ur words are like a clear water,is a chinese dish name which is pure and divine.like ur words also so pure and divine in it.
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Hmmm...a post that requires one to read carefully and make sure their thinking cap does not fall off in the process...Good job Ami...👍🏌
I think in the widely accepted terminology...selfishness is often associated with putting oneself first...or greed..as in the first example you highlighted with Mohit, Chavi, Meena and Vikram.
With the other examples...the mind doesn't automatically associate it with selfish behavior, because the good of others is involved.
But yes...in the wider sense of the word and definitions you have outlined...there is a distinct difference in the types of selfish behavior exhibited by the different groups depending on the rationale behind it.
So...I thank you Ami...for widening the horizons of my vocabulary and thinking. I shall no longer assume that all selfish acts are bad. 🀔
Just like there is good cholestrol and bad cholestrol...{cough cough...I'm married to a doctor...so I had to throw that in didn't I? 😆}...Where was I? Oh yes...I shall henceforth evaluate the rationale behind each selfish act before passing judgement.
Unless of course...I begin to make no sense at all to those I interact with...and then I shall be forced to be selfish and go back and adapt to societal norms and stick to my original understanding of selfishness...make sense? 😕
Edited by ummesulaiman - 13 years ago
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Originally posted by: udnis

first sry 4 nt commenting on ur last two thread because of some with if website,when i opened the if it automatically closed within a seconds.Today evening only all problems solved.2days without if,misses every discussions,comments and all.first seeing ur title,it must be like meena's selfish nature.but u mentioned that u not watched today's episode.then i thought it should some thing related to selfishness like ur last post pot of greedy totally different thread.liked that strory:-)rational or irrational of selfishness:-)u clearly stated the term selfishness with our dabh people so that people easily undertand.like suraj,sandhya,bhabo 's nature of selfishness is good for others so that they become happy this is sure selfishness of them unlike mohit,chavi,vikram and their head meena did all doings to keep themself happiness not about a single thought about others sure selfishness.first one u mentioned was really most of the people in that stage only but next 3 were genuine.v can see these types of people in books,movies or in serials only.but i can say only one thing after read ur post i always remember one thing in my life is actually learned from my grandpa is who lives for others happiness is the only person who is happy in the world.it has lots of meaning in it.and thanks 4 making this post for remembering my grandpa's words:-)ur words are like a clear water,is a chinese dish name which is pure and divine.like ur words also so pure and divine in it.

First no need to say sorry for not being able to comment on threads.. It's all good..😃

@Blue Bold:- Thanks for sharing such a vital lesson you've learned from your grandpa.. He's really right. That sentence itself like a deep running ocean, there is more to discover each time we think upon it..⭐

I'm overwhelmed with your praiseworthy crystal n soulful compliment..👍🏌

I wanna correct you that People like Bhabho, Sooraj, Sandhya exists in this vivid world. They ain't fictional characters. You can find many traits of Sandhya n Bhabho in the girls/ladies of our forum for sure..😃
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Originally posted by: ummesulaiman

Hmmm...a post that requires one to read carefully and make sure their thinking cap does not fall off in the process...Good job Ami...👍🏌

I think in the widely accepted terminology...selfishness is often associated with putting oneself first...or greed..as in the first example you highlighted with Mohit, Chavi, Meena and Vikram.
With the other examples...the mind doesn't automatically associate it with selfish behavior, because the good of others is involved.
But yes...in the wider sense of the word and definitions you have outlined...there is a distinct difference in the types of selfish behavior exhibited by the different groups depending on the rationale behind it.
So...I thank you Ami...for widening the horizons of my vocabulary and thinking. I shall no longer assume that all selfish acts are bad. 🀔
Just like there is good cholestrol and bad cholestrol...{cough cough...I'm married to a doctor...so I had to throw that in didn't I? 😆}...Where was I? Oh yes...I shall henceforth evaluate the rationale behind each selfish act before passing judgement.
Unless of course...I begin to make no sense at all to those I interact with...and then I shall be forced to be selfish and go back and adapt to societal norms and stick to my original understanding of selfishness...make sense? 😕

Ahaa! Ammi-Jaan Thanks for the 👍🏌.. You're right one has to read it carefully in order to understand the meaning..

You're heartily welcome.🀗 I'm glad that I'm able to broaden your horizons of vocabulary and thinking.⭐

@Bold:- I completely agree with you n it really make sense to not ignore other side of the selfishness. There is no sense to view rational/irrational of selfishness to the persons whom we don't interact often or not matter to our life. As I stated that an individual must take a decisions regarding his/her health and happiness and the health and happiness of those who're precious to him/her.😊
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Lovely post ami👏👏
I can only agree with what you have written. Hehe I don't have words to add anything to that Great job to write such a wonderful post👍🏌
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Right now my brain'wa is not ready for this hathoda Amluuu
Flu hathoda nailed me already 😭
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Amlu, I'm like poisoned.🀓 So nothing 2 add from my khoon-bhari-taang.. You've described very beautifully everything👏. A classic, perfect post.⭐. Really a good one.!
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Excellent analysis of selfishness with positive and negative aspect Ami Di 👏 👏 Loved reading it. ❀

Agree with everything that you wrote and I have nothing more to add but just one quote I would like to share in your post

"The belief that unhappiness is selfless and happiness is selfish is misguided. It's more selfless to act happy. It takes energy, generosity, and discipline to be unfailingly lighthearted, yet everyone takes the happy person for granted. No one is careful of his feelings or tries to keep his spirits high. He seems self-sufficient; he becomes a cushion for others. And because happiness seems unforced, that person usually gets no credit." ----Gretchen Rubin
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Your every post make me wondering 😉 how practical analysis u make of each topic!!! Great I love each of them...

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