Whenever we act against the voice of our conscience , the result is suffering . Explain with reference to the poets action against the snake and it's consequences
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Undoubtedly, the voice of conscience is considered to be the voice of our Higher Self. Wise people say we must pay heed to it. it is also called the intuitive power or hunch or gut feeling. This voice defies intellect and logic. Often when we don’t pay heed to it, we have to regret. In the poem ‘The Snake’ by D.H. Lawrence, the poet also acted against his voice of conscience. This voice wanted the poet to welcome the snake and treat it respectfully; however, he was dominated by the voice of his education. His savage instincts eclipsed the civilized his voice of conscience; and he felt his survival threatened and thus in spite of himself, threw a log at him, though he had to regret his act afterwards.
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Whenever we act against the voice of our conscience,
the result is suffering. Poet’s inner voice wanted him
to treat the snake as a guest. He longed for mutual
co-existence with other species. But ignoring the
voice of his conscience, without considering the
consequences of the act, he hit the snake. Soon
after this thoughtless act, he regretted it. His
conscience pricked him for unnecessarily killing the
snake though, it had not harmed him in any way.
The feeling of sin and guilt overpowered him. He
wanted to make amends and ask for forgiveness.