The demanding pace of work and daily life leaves little time and energy to develop and maintain deep connections. This makes true friendship very rare instances in today's time. True friends was supposed to be a backbone of a healthy friendship. But now a person losing all the qualities that a true friends should have. A true friends just happen by sheer luck. They posses certain special qualities which stands them apart from others. Sanskrit have highlighted the qualities in following lines;
शुचित्वं त्यागिता शौर्यं सामान्यं सुखदुःखयोः |
दाक्षिण्यं चानुरक्तिश्च सत्यता च सुहृद्गुणाः ||
Shuchitvam tyaagitaa shauryam saamaanyam sukhaduhkhayoh .
Daakshinyam chaanuraksishcha satyataa cha suhrudgunaah.
Shuchitvam = honesty, uprightness.
Tyaagitaa = liberality.
Shauryam = bravery.
Saamaanya = normal, usual.
Sukha = happiness.
Duhkhayo = sorrow.
Daakshinyam = skilled, capable.
Chaanuraktishcha = cha + anuraktih + cha.
Cha = and
Anuraktih = affection.
Satyataa = truthfulness.
Suhrudgunaah = Suhrut + gunaah.
Suhrut = a friend.
Gunaah = virtues, qualities.
i.e. Honesty, sacrifice (generosity), bravery, normal behavior in both happy and sad situations, cleverness, affectionate nature and truthfulness, all these qualities are found in a true friend.
True friends are there for you in both good times and bad, offering genuine support, understanding, and acceptance for your true self, flaws and all. True friends offer a reliable source of comfort and a sense of security, especially during life's challenges. Friends accept you for who you are, fostering self-confidence and providing a safe space to share your vulnerabilities and fears without fear of judgment.
We can have multiple friends but the one that stands for you all the time is a true friend. Friends provide a crucial sense of connection and belonging, counteracting feelings of isolation and loneliness. They offer support during tough times, celebrate successes, provide honest feedback, and act as a valuable mirror to help you understand yourself and grow, ultimately creating a richer, more resilient, and happier life.
