Prarabdha – Its Ever Happening!

Humbleness is a strong virtue and we should always be obliged to be humble towards that unknown power that is the sole caretaker of this physical world… : - these golden words from a elderly retired gentleman rang bouts of echo in my mind – this is pure wisdom derived from life and is certainly not bookish.

Travelling to a remote place and engrossed in my thoughts, this gentleman sitting next to me reminded me of a life’s profound lesson – humility! – it so happened that whilst our train stopped at a junction, we stepped down to stretch ourselves – as we got down a dog came from nowhere lagging his tail and expecting something in return, as I was just lovingly glaring at him, my elderly friend popped up a biscuit packed and started to feed him with love – the dog being hungry gasped for each biscuit that was given to him – quickly the whole packed was partaken – not only this, my friend quickly took out his water bottle and poured water into a leftover cup – his assumption was bang on target, the canine started to eagerly drink water as if he was expecting it!

As the train whistle blew, we quickly boarded the train – not before seeing the dog’s gesture of almost saluting this old gentleman in reverence – it was all divine – in 5 minutes, I witnessed something so subtle and unique between to souls in different bodies and Yonis ( life forms) but tied with a common thread – Love and respect and humility for each other!

As the train moved, I questioned him, Sir did you look at the love and respect that canine was showcasing to you – as a silent observer, I could gauge a deep bond between both of you – as if you had some soul stirring Prarabdha from previous lives. The dog came only towards you and not anyone else – as if he was waiting for you to arrive and feed him – my elderly friend had a very straightforward justification for this – according to him, every creature is tied to everyone apart from previous lives and births and it is only when time is certain that divine things happen and you meet to get rid of that karmic debt – people, animals, insects would come to you at appropriate moments and demand things – this would be vice versa too – so always be humble in giving things – as it is being recording in your karmic debt – and at appropriate time it will be given back to you.

I could not have a better and logical understanding beyond this comprehensive explanation – as I could see myself what event had happened….in all probability, uncle and that dog might not ever meet again , it was the karmic debt that he had to offload and he did at the right age and time – which he actually did!

I guess the more we are observant of our surroundings, the more we have deep understanding about what life is – what is expected out of us and how we should behave to the signs and signal of life – for all of us are ever evolving beings and one day would come that we all have to go to that “Suksham” world for our next birth – but we certainly don’t know in which Yoni ?... Taking this wisdom along with, live each day with full awareness and thoughts that you are being tested every moment of your being…having done so, one day you shall be declared a ‘Pass’ to be never born again .Happy Living!

God – Your all Weather friend….

Why a God and Guru is important entity in your daily life? …Since time immemorial our grannies and oldies used to believe in the power of Unknown – call it GOD , they were regular visitors to temples and had an earnest belief in the fact that there is someone out there who is controlling the wires of this world. Our life being ephemeral and time bound, the limitless boundaries of time and consciousness had to be predicated on the belief that someone out there must have created this perfect existence – with right amount of ingredients that can sustain life and its living. 

Coming back to modern era, we all are living a life of uncertainty – anxiety, stress and frustration have become our constant companions in our daily lives – we cannot discuss same and same feelings with our friends, family and acquaintances – by doing so , we can be castigated as a pessimist and always thinking about the negatives – more so, not everything personal can be discussed with all beings – so considering the type of environment we are living there is something / someone you are looking for as a constant companion – whom you can talk to endlessly and take power and energy to refresh yourself for your next bet and struggle – that true companion whom you can always fall back on at the time of crisis and who you can share your deeper feeling which otherwise you are resistant to share within your closet.GOD can be a true friend and always available all the time 24X7 day and night – he doesn’t argue and is receptive to your silliest of the thoughts – he is all absorbent and listening to your cries and inhibitions and of course your grandeur future plans.

Prayer is a medium to talk to HIM and take his grace – one thing you must have observed, post your visit to a temple, Gurudwara of any place of GOD which your sect allows you – you feel a sense of peace, satisfaction – as if you have shared your burden with someone so close and deep inside you – now that you feel light and charming – inside yourself, you get that sense of assurance that All will be well and that I am always there for you to listen to your anxieties and overthinking. That is more than a hint that the entity you have worshipped and prayed too has listened to your cries – he is all there to help you whenever you have fallen back on HIM.

Just remember, all of your plans and efforts will not bore fruit according to your expectations – you will surely fall and will feel dejected many a time, but after some time some energy or zeal will ask you to try again – that inside voice of your conscience and inner being is nothing but the iota of GOD that resides deep inside you – after all you came from the other world and surely are being watched ay and night for all of your acts, good or bad.

Many a time your prayers will not be answered too as you may have prayed out of greed or jealously and that asked for something which you don’t qualify or that it may not prove good for you – the result would be that you may feel angry from our constant companion and may not talk to him, or visit any temple – this is also a phase which will happen in ones life – but what if there is no one who can talk to you now – the only last being , you have stopped talking to as you believe , he hardly listens….

Believe me, you will again fall back on him, may be after some time or if something exceptional good or bad happens to you – that is his Maya and his power to pull the strings…

So finally, come what may, your relationship with almighty is too personal and will go through its ups and downs – but as per my experience, HE would always turn out to be your last resort – and one day you will realize this fact sooner or later – for every relationship you are in – everyone will leave you or vice versa but not GOD and his mercy upon you – that is the beauty of Bhakti and the power of prayer and falling back on HIM…for he knows what is good or bad for you in life….

~ Life's Anxiety..~

 The successful are anxious now a days ..but Why? …many people I meet and try to figure out the real cause of their anxiety and suspicion… the real answer is “Expectations and Aspirations from life….” – Everyone wants a Money laded lifestyle which they perceive is panacea of all ills and deprivations. they have a notion that money can cure all of their problems and they can instead live a calm and composed life…

Instead, I could also converse with ladies and gents who have done good for themselves in lives and earned well but are still anxious and not satisfied in life…their insecurities are of different type – and certainly they are not after money now but instead, how to preserve it – with multiple sources of income as FD’s, house rent and other benefits coming their way , they are always on their toes to jingle all this throughout the day…

Just the other day on a beautiful Sunday morning, me and my friend sitting in park after doing the rounds and our regular Yoga schedule, he was talking about his plan for the day but suddenly his tenant called him – “uncle the bathroom is leaking as a pipe has burst. Can you please come and make arrangements to repair it!” – hoosh !!! His Sunday is gone and would be consumed by this task… a sense of frustration was there on his face…as I said, the perils of owning multiple properties!!!!

Similarly, lot of my friends owning multiple cars are running to and fro on their weekends for some sort of repair, wash or servicing of their vehicles…often the whole day goes in these petty tasks… in the evening they are facing the “Monday Blues” syndrome… that is the fact of today’s modernity and urban life…

So what is the way out – it would sound mundane but “Minimalism” is the only way out of this vicious circle of materialism…. Believe me one day you will have stash full of cash but you would have left with no choice but to give or donate this to someone… your health would not allow you to consume it.. sugar, BP and other ailments would have become your constant friend… and medicines would be your new companion...

Likewise, sitting with minimal expectations from life and relationships, and just thanking the almighty for this human birth would make your realise life’s full potential … your search for who am I ? and what you are here for will make you feel satiated on different tangent… it certainly would be a different living out of the rat race of modern world…

Sitting idle and giving time to yourself and your thoughts would one day be termed as “Luxury Living” and believe me that day is not far off…. With many youngsters started to feel the pain of constant running around and dream chases… the thought of quitting early and devoting yourself to Grand design or Godly living would be the next state of living for many…. Just wait and watch…!

~ Paradox of being 100% ~

 So you tried hard…infact the hardest and you failed…so what is new in it? , Enjoy!”

These were profound words I heard after ages from a father who is doting on his daughter who could not get 95% marks in her 12^th board classes… Surely, she is a hardworking student as I know her personally but quite intriguingly, she could not

A school topper, she was expected to get through the merit and get accolades which she has already got in school since class 10^th – the teacher had high hopes on her and this came as a shock to them as well – only 85% ? , I mean is this a joke or something ? “- remarked her class teacher…I just can’t believe it and something must have gone grossly wrong in checking or evaluation -it probably could be that there could be a totaling error or a mathematical mistake! 

Hearing all the comments of what she told me as she was in somber mood – my friend – jovial as ever, tried to make things lighter for her – you know Varsha, I only got 67% marks and in those time ( in 90’s) that were supposed to be average marks indeed but on the same pedestal I somehow crossed the league of a “First Divisioner!” – an honour of that time – though , my friends who secured 70 % and more are on the same league today as I am , many of them turned out to be very average in life ….so there is no point in sulking about what you have secured…life will always throw you better options and opportunities with coming time “ .

 As I heard these golden words of wisdom, I could decipher that Manoj – my friend, has grown tremendously well in life in terms of living it… as I know him for almost three decades, he was also in the rat race of marks and securing the perfect 100 in those times… 😊 …but as I was observing him , he has for sure changed his stance about life …

In todays competitive world, everyone is stressed beyond a measure, the ‘to be successful’ human being is widely accepted in the society, with onslaught of “Ai” – this has stirred our stable world…and has bought much uncertainty and anxiety in our day to day lives… students who are on the verge of giving entrance exams to qualify for good professional colleges have much pressure – not only from parents but peers too… the ‘Visibility’ to showcase success is taking a toll on them….

My question has always been this “ What if , it doesn’t happen or your don’t hit a bullseye on the dart of your life…? And your backup plan fail ?” – do you have a second backup plan ? … schools and teachers don’t teach this… as there is no failure as a word for them…rightly so in a way, you have zillion other options to progress and slowly and subtly you will realize that life makes you reach your karma and destination for which you were born…

I have myself seen ‘Early Success’ birds falling in midway – a health hazard due to continuous running and dream chases, family disputes and divorces due to unavailability of time, ..and finally loneliness and depression…high BP and Sugar and other multiple diseases at middle age..all due to a round the clock chase….

Is that we were born? Who much success or money is enough” who will put a full stop on this mad race ?...we have to teach ourselves first about this paradox and then to our next gen….till then keep the anxiety level high ..you might loose your job or else your earnest position you so very cherish in this fake world of showbiz….!