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mark out proper duties!

 

         mark out proper duties!

pg.154 : Stoic 6 pack Epictetus

remember that you are a son or a daughter
obey father in all Things
cooperating with him as far as you can;

remember that you are a brother
make due concessions to your brother
be ready to give the larger share of the Will!

and similarly layout all your roles
say you are a senator, you are a youth, you are an old man -
mark out all the proper duties -
and exercise them -
never ever blame, moan or groan!

My notes:

this piece of Epictetus is similar to the karma-yoga concept that says - 
Do your duty without expectations of reward!

Authors

Epictetus

Patanjali