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like a civilized Indian and consuming liquor and free for all relationship with ladies
other than his wife. His sterling characters was unique and established an
individual identity for himself.
4. James Allen was always positive, constructive, creative and optimistic in his choice
of pleasant and desirable words. He had the great persuasive power of converting evil
minded persons into good. As an illustration, the fellow workers who were
accustomed to use foul and fifty words, mended their words and refined their
expression in the few days of acquaintance of with Allen.
Last day of Allen:
James Allen’s thoughts and words are faithfully recorded and expressed through
his books and journals. He had a transparent life shared his findings frankly for the benefit of
mankind. A monthly spiritual and philosophical journal entitled ‘The Light of Reason’. The best
days of Allen were spent on meditation and in deep divine thoughts. To the last day, he never
shirked any responsibility and did all his works that were dear to his heart with great enthusiasm.
On January 12, 1912 James Allen passed away. January 12 is incidentally the birth day of Swami
Vivekanada who is the spiritual mentor of millions of young Indians.
James Allen’s systematic approach:
James Allen observes that man alone is the master of his own destiny. His inner
thoughts and feelings alone are responsible for his success, failure, health of disease. No
external agency can give him good or remove his sufferings. It is the pure self that decides the
course and events of his life. James Allen informs thus: “All the means for the cultivation of the
will are already at hand in the mind and life of the individual; they reside in the weak side of his
character, by attacking and vanquishing which the necessary strength of will be developed. He
who has succeeded in grasping this simple, preliminary truth, will perceive that the whole
science of will – cultivation is embodied in the following
Seven rules:
1. Break off bad habits
2. Form good habits
3. Give scrupulous attention to the duty of the present moment.
4. Do vigorously, and at once, whatever has to be done.
5. Live by rule