Some of his unsatisfied wants may be light and no visible sign of suffering may be seen but some could be so fierce that it could drive him into disastrous consequences. When Herbert Hoover was campaigning for the presidency of the United States, he toured the country promising to improve the nation s economy. He campaigned with his famous speech, A car in every garage and a chicken in every pot. This was in the early 1930 s. In spite of all the economic improvements and material wealth we enjoy, one wonders whether the people of today are truly happier or not.
All evidence points to the existence of more suffering and frustrations today than ever before.
Materially they are wealthy, but spiritually, they are in greater confusion. The 108 passions of the human beings are still at work in the very heart of each individual. As the New Year s gong is struck 108 times we must be reminded of the human weaknesses and live a life of deep reflection. Time knows no bounds. Time is eternal.