Modesty
Modesty
King Solomon said, “Pride wrecks havoc on man, but modesty gives
him the crown of honor.” Modesty is the successful consequence of man’s
knowledge. Modesty is the expression of gentleness, friendliness, and lawful
attitude in man’s conduct and behavior. It is one of the most important and
rarest qualities of human life. It is virtual, the behavioral social outcome of
a wise and satisfied mind. It ensures the balanced and beautiful growth of
man’s mind, and spreads it socially in a balanced way. Nothing can substitute
the appeal of modesty to his social and mental perfection. To build up a
habitual modesty, the role of practice and self-will is stronger than that of
knowledge. Moreover, as far as the stages of life are concerned childhood has o
alternative in ensuring the proper building up of modesty in man’s mind. If
modesty is taught to a child from its very childhood by both oral teaching and
examples, then optimum results can be achieved.
