What important is man should live in righteousness, in natural

“What important is man should live in righteousness, in natural love for mankind.” Thus spoke Bob Marley, the prophet of rhythm and peace, whose words carried not only melody but truth — truth carved from struggle, faith, and vision. In this simple declaration lies the very essence of his life and message: that all greatness, all peace, all meaning in this world are born not from power or wealth, but from righteousness and love. To live in righteousness is to walk upright before the Creator and before one’s fellow man; to live in natural love is to let the heart flow freely with kindness, without pretense or division. Marley’s voice, though sung to music, spoke the wisdom of prophets and saints — that man’s highest calling is to live rightly and love deeply.

To understand the soul behind these words, one must know the soil from which they grew. Bob Marley was a son of Jamaica, a land scarred by poverty and oppression, yet rich in spirit. From the Rastafarian faith, he drew his belief in righteous living — a life aligned with truth, justice, and divine order. Righteousness, in his teaching, was not a rigid law, but a living harmony — the balance between man, nature, and the Most High. It meant walking with integrity, even when the world demanded compromise. And love for mankind, to him, was the highest form of worship — not a sentimental feeling, but an active force that heals, forgives, and unites. He believed that if every man lived in this way, there would be no war, no hate, no hunger, only peace flowing like the eternal rhythm of his songs.

In Marley’s world, righteousness was rebellion — not rebellion for destruction, but for truth. He sang against the corruption of Babylon, the symbol of greed and injustice. Yet his weapon was not violence, but love. He preached unity across race, nation, and creed, saying, “One love, one heart, let’s get together and feel all right.” His life itself was a living testament to his words. When he was shot in 1976, days before a peace concert meant to unite his divided nation, he refused to hide. Instead, he walked upon the stage and performed, declaring, “The people who are trying to make this world worse are not taking a day off. How can I?” That act — defiant, humble, and full of love — was the embodiment of righteousness in action.

The ancients, too, spoke of such a life. The Hebrew prophets called upon mankind to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.” The Buddha taught compassion as the cure for suffering. Jesus, too, said that all the law is fulfilled in this: to love God and love one another. Marley’s words echo this timeless harmony — that righteousness and love are not separate, but one and the same. To be righteous without love is to be cold and proud; to love without righteousness is to be blind and foolish. But when the two walk together, they form the path to peace.

Consider the story of Nelson Mandela, who spent twenty-seven years in prison yet emerged without bitterness. He lived as Marley spoke — in righteousness and in natural love for mankind. Though wronged, he sought no revenge; though oppressed, he returned mercy for hatred. His forgiveness healed a nation, proving that love born of righteousness is stronger than any weapon. Both Mandela and Marley shared this same spirit: the belief that love is not weakness, but the courage to stand in truth without hatred.

Righteousness, in its purest form, is not self-righteousness. It is not about moral pride or judgment of others. It is the alignment of the heart with what is good, just, and pure. Marley’s natural love means love that flows like water — effortless, unforced, springing from the source of one’s soul. It is the love of the mother for her child, of the neighbor who helps another without asking, of the stranger who smiles though the world is cold. Such love does not need reason or reward, for it is as natural as the sun that shines on all.

So, my child, learn from this teaching of Bob Marley, which is as ancient as it is eternal. Live in righteousness — let your actions be guided by truth, by fairness, by the voice of conscience that whispers even when the crowd roars. Love mankind naturally — not only those who are kind to you, but even those who stumble, for they too are part of the same creation. Guard your heart from hatred, for it poisons the soul; instead, let love cleanse and strengthen it. Remember that righteousness without love becomes rigid law, and love without righteousness becomes empty sentiment. Together, they form the harmony of the human spirit.

And as you walk through life, let this rhythm be your song: live justly, love freely, and act with compassion. For in the end, all the riches of this world will fade, but the memory of kindness endures like an echo through time. Bob Marley’s words are not only for the ear, but for the heart — a reminder that the purpose of life is not to rise above others, but to rise in love with all.