Destiny and fate
fate. It is a powerful reminder that our actions and choices today have the potential to shape the course of our future, empowering us to create a life of fulfilment and success.
It's important to discern the difference between destiny and fate. Destiny is what one creates.
Fate is ordained. In other words, destiny is a part of fate. Raghupati Sahay, a.k.a.
Firaq Gorakhpuri, said, 'Taqdeer toh qaumon ki hua karti hai/ Ek shakhs ki qismat mein taqdeer kahan' — Fate belongs to communities and civilisations/ The destiny of an individual is different from fate.
We're all architects of our destinies and can challenge fate and its seemingly inexorable ways. By realising our potential — khudi in Persian — we can reach the acme of greatness. To quote Iqbal, 'Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqdeer se pahle/ Khuda bande se khud poochhe, bata teri raza kya hai' — enhance yourself to a level that god should ask you, what do you want.
What one creates today blossoms tomorrow like a new universe. Tomorrow hinges on today's diligence, dedication and dynamism. Nothing is preordained.
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