Introduction
Hastiness means rushing into decisions or actions without taking the time to think them through. While it might seem efficient at first, it often leads to mistakes or regrets.
Help Aman at School
In school, Aman was always in a hurry. During exams, he rushed through the questions without reading them properly. Although he finished early, he made many careless mistakes and got a low grade.
His teacher told him,
“Aman, being fast is not always good. You need to slow down, think carefully, and then act.”
The next time Aman had a test, he took the teacher’s advice. He worked more slowly and thoughtfully, double-checking his answers. To his surprise, he did much better! Aman realized that taking time to think made his work more accurate.
Help Sneha at Home
At home, Sneha would always rush through her chores so she could play video games. One day, she hurriedly washed the dishes but didn’t clean them properly. When her mother saw the dirty plates, she told Sneha,
“Hastiness only creates more work in the end. If you do things carefully the first time, you won’t need to redo them later.”
Sneha understood the lesson. The next time, she took her time to clean the dishes thoroughly. She noticed that by not rushing, she finished her tasks more effectively and had time left to play.
Reference from Panchatantra Stories
In the Panchatantra, there’s a story of a tortoise and a deer. The deer was hasty and always running quickly, while the tortoise moved steadily and carefully. One day, the deer made a quick decision to leap across a stream without checking for dangers and got stuck in the mud. Meanwhile, the slow and thoughtful tortoise safely crossed and reached the destination. The story teaches that slow and steady, with careful planning, wins the race.
Thirukural Couplets
:“Though the task be urgent, think it through; hasty action brings nothing but regret.”
— Thirukural 467
- Pause Before Acting: Take a moment to think before jumping into action.
- Focus on Quality, Not Speed: Doing things carefully saves time in the long run by avoiding mistakes.
- Plan Ahead: Give yourself enough time to complete tasks, so you don’t feel rushed or pressured.
Why did the hasty tomato turn red?
Because it rushed into the salad without waiting to ripen! 🍅😂
