Discipline means the observance of certain well-defined rules. Without such regulation it is not
possible to maintain humanness. Such regulation contributes to the glory of human existence.
Discipline cannot be acquired from books. Nor can it be learnt from teachers. It has to be as
natural component of one's daily life in the discharge of one's duties. Discipline is essential from
the moment of waking to the time of going to sleep.
Discipline is essential in everyday life
Discipline is essential for every group, for every society and for every political institution.
Without discipline there can be no society or Government. No nation can exist without
discipline. It is discipline that unites man to man, and one society to another. Hence discipline is
one of the basic insignia of social life.
Discipline has to be observed in speech, in sport and in every kind of relationship. For instance,
during bhajans, all those singing in chorus have to maintain the same tune. Discordant singing
will jar on the ears. Singing in unison in bhajans is a form of discipline.
In games, you have an umpire to enforce the rules of the game. Every player has to observe the
rules strictly. Sometimes while playing, in their enthusiasm, the players fall to observe the rules.
The umpire, however, sees to it that the rules are enforced and the players have to obey him
implicitly. Any player who does not obey will be violating the rules of the game.
Today it is because people do not observe the rules, whether in sports or elsewhere, life has
become intolerable. Some persons hold positions of authority in business, in administration or in
other institutions. Here also discipline is essential, dust because one holds an office, he cannot
behave as he likes. He cannot be free with his tongue. In his words and his writings he should
observe restraint. In the use of words, whether in speech or writing, care should be observed
regarding their future implications. Your discipline will protect you in whatever you do. Even in
a simple matter like walking on the road, many do not observe the rules. They choose to walk on
the middle of the road instead of using the pavement. Jaywalking on the road is not only harmful
to oneself but is a hindrance to others. Your motto in life should be: Help ever; hurt never.
Discipline must start from the early years, But it is needed not only by students but by elders and
all persons in authority.
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