FATE
‘Fate’ is defined as the power that is believed to control everything
that happens and that cannot be stopped or changed. Since fate refers to future
events, it cannot be known in advance. The English poet Alexander Pope (1688-1744)
says: Heaven from all creatures hides the book of fate. Followers of several
religions believe that the fate or destiny of every person is pre-written at
the time of his birth. Astrologers make horoscopes about it, be they correct or
incorrect.
Mythologically, there are Three Fates: Lachesis (that assigns
a person’s destiny), Clotho that spins the thread of life) and Atropos (that cuts
he thread of life).
Synonyms of fate are listed as: Providence , God’s will,
nemesis, luck , pre-destination, pre-determination, chance, astral influence,
one’s lot in life; the stars.
Karma theory believes in “As you sow, so shall you reap.”
Science believes in cause and effect theory.
Some poets declare that man is the architect of his own fate.
The English poet-dramatist William Shakespeare (1564 -1616) has
this to say about fate: “Our wills and fates do so contrary run, that our
devices still are overthrown; our thoughts are ours, their ends none of our
own.”
Literary critics find that fate does not play a similarly
critical role in the tragic conclusion of each play written by Shakespeare.
Finally, here are three famous quotes about fate:
1.“Fate is
not the ruler, but the servant of Providence.—Edward George -Bulwer-Lytton,
English novelist (1803-73).
2.“ Fate is
the friend of the good, the guide of the wise, the tyrant of the foolish, the
enemy of the bad. –W. R. Alger, American clergy (1822-1905).
3. 2.A
strict belief in fate is the worst kind of slavery; on the other hand there is
comfort in the thought that God will be moved by our prayers, ---Epicurus,
German philosopher (342-270 B.C..
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G.R.Kanwal
4th September 2024
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