A Stitch in Times Saves Nine"

"A Stitch in Times Saves Nine" is a well known proverb. It is frequently used in conversation. It passes on
from one hand to another like a current coin. It means that evil should be nipped in the bud, and thus
much future trouble would be avoided. A cloth which is torn must be stitched at once for otherwise the
torn portion would increase in size and many more stitches would be required.

Similarly, in every walk of life things must be set right in the very beginning in order to avoid much
future trouble and expenditure. Sometime, if the evil is not put down in the very beginning, it may
become unmanageable and may not be remedied at all. Hence we may say that the proverb "A Stitch in
Time Saves Nine" has much truth and wisdom in it.

The proverb a stitch in time saves nine means that if one solves a problem while it is developing, one will
save oneself time and work in the future. It alludes to the art of sewing. For example, if a seamstress is
working on a garment and notices a hole, she may repair it as soon as she sees it.

Time is a very important part of life and plays a significant role. It is true that Time is an asset. So Time
must be used wisely like money. Those who wait always keep waiting and those who work with respect
to Time create history. Shri Krishna has described the importance of Time in ‘Bhagawat Geeta’ in
beautiful words. He stated that if Arjun had not attacked in Time, the opponent would have won the
battle by attacking him. He added that Time is considered as a dynamic concept rather than a static one.

Steps taken early means less labour, better success, less chance of loss or damage.Similarly, if you do not
attend to your books at the proper time, when the examination comes, you are at sea, you will be
unable to cope with the situation. A small banyan shoot is noticed appearing in the crevices of a
building; uproot it immediately; it will save the house; delay may mean great loss, perhaps ultimate
destruction.

A crack in the embankment of river will widen to let in flood waters to cause disaster if it is not plugged
and repaired in time. It is so in all spheres of life. In politics, a problem left unsolved for long, often leads
to disaster; tackled in time it saves a world of troubles. In small things as in great, in one's household as
in one's business, in all circumstances, promptness in action means profit; delay means loss.

Hence, we should make up our mind to act promptly to strike at once. "Never leave till tomorrow what
you can do today", was the motto of Benjamin Franklin. We must at all times be well prepared for all
things. The shiftless man is always at his wit's end. So he seeks, falls back. But the capable man takes
immediate steps because he is ready at all times. If he had a rent in his garment, he knows where to find
needle and thread to mend it.

‘A Stitch in Time Saves Nine’ means it is wise to resolve a fight or issue as quickly and timely as possible.
If we ignore it and make delays in resolving it then we have to face severe consequences as the problem
grows

‘A Stitch in Time Saves Nine’ is a very thoughtful proverb. It is essential to remind oneself about the
importance of following this and do what it takes to follow it in order to lead a satisfying life.