One has to be judged by his noble qualities and achievements; not by his birth into the social strata
like caste system and pecuniary strata like wealth and poverty. Since anyone's birth is the result of 'prarabdha karmas'- actions in his previous births, one has to construe that in the eyes of the Almighty, all are equal without categorisation of mean and noble. Thus the pious or sinful deeds only decide one's subsequent birth. Even to open one's eyes and turn inwards for seeking the Almighty, His grace is necessary. Once we have clear understanding of this gesture of the Almighty, we shall not be contemptuous and disdainful at any person basing on his birth particularly in comparison of one's own birth and social status. More over, instead of blaming self for the category of birth taken, one has to best utilise this noble birth got with the grace of the Almighty in deference to the dictum, 'Jantunam Nara Janma Durlabham'! The ardent devotees of the Almighty are found in any caste or creed whether mean or high!
This noble concept is shared by Annamcharya in his sankeertana, "Talamela KulamelaTapame Karanamu"..........
'What difference does it make in respect of one's place in a class or position in the society? What difference does it make for one's being born into a particular caste? Only his austerity (penance) is the cause (for his liberation). A seeker's caste does not come in the way of his realisation of the Almighty.
'Is it not true that the sprawling peepal (sacred fig) tree generates from a tiny seed ejected through the droppings of a crow? Yet the peepal (sacred fig) is 'holy' for the devotees. A (precious) pearl takes birth from a tiny sand particle trapped in an oyster. The antidote for poison is extracted from a poisonous plant only. Hence, great people may take birth in any caste whatsoever.
'Precious diamonds, at the place of their origin, are in crude form of worthless looking muddy pebbles. Only after undergoing cutting and sharpening they sparkle and fetch handsome price. The sweet honey is collected from the hard foraging for nectar in various flowers by the honey bees. The expensive natural perfume 'civet' exudes from the glands of ugly looking civet cat. Hence, the pious nobility take birth in any caste whatsoever.
'The luxuriant lotus with wide and colourful petals grows in the pool of mud only. The shiny silken thread is generated by silkworms. Thus the great seekers of the Almighty hail from any nook and corner of the society. (They belong to the mankind and not to any particular class or creed)!' ......
Ashtavakra, a great sage, was hunchbacked! Kabir, a great saint, was from a poor family! Thus, it is not the inconsequential Form but the fragrance of Divinity that makes one 'Immortal' !
like caste system and pecuniary strata like wealth and poverty. Since anyone's birth is the result of 'prarabdha karmas'- actions in his previous births, one has to construe that in the eyes of the Almighty, all are equal without categorisation of mean and noble. Thus the pious or sinful deeds only decide one's subsequent birth. Even to open one's eyes and turn inwards for seeking the Almighty, His grace is necessary. Once we have clear understanding of this gesture of the Almighty, we shall not be contemptuous and disdainful at any person basing on his birth particularly in comparison of one's own birth and social status. More over, instead of blaming self for the category of birth taken, one has to best utilise this noble birth got with the grace of the Almighty in deference to the dictum, 'Jantunam Nara Janma Durlabham'! The ardent devotees of the Almighty are found in any caste or creed whether mean or high!
This noble concept is shared by Annamcharya in his sankeertana, "Talamela KulamelaTapame Karanamu"..........
'What difference does it make in respect of one's place in a class or position in the society? What difference does it make for one's being born into a particular caste? Only his austerity (penance) is the cause (for his liberation). A seeker's caste does not come in the way of his realisation of the Almighty.
'Is it not true that the sprawling peepal (sacred fig) tree generates from a tiny seed ejected through the droppings of a crow? Yet the peepal (sacred fig) is 'holy' for the devotees. A (precious) pearl takes birth from a tiny sand particle trapped in an oyster. The antidote for poison is extracted from a poisonous plant only. Hence, great people may take birth in any caste whatsoever.
'Precious diamonds, at the place of their origin, are in crude form of worthless looking muddy pebbles. Only after undergoing cutting and sharpening they sparkle and fetch handsome price. The sweet honey is collected from the hard foraging for nectar in various flowers by the honey bees. The expensive natural perfume 'civet' exudes from the glands of ugly looking civet cat. Hence, the pious nobility take birth in any caste whatsoever.
'The luxuriant lotus with wide and colourful petals grows in the pool of mud only. The shiny silken thread is generated by silkworms. Thus the great seekers of the Almighty hail from any nook and corner of the society. (They belong to the mankind and not to any particular class or creed)!' ......
Ashtavakra, a great sage, was hunchbacked! Kabir, a great saint, was from a poor family! Thus, it is not the inconsequential Form but the fragrance of Divinity that makes one 'Immortal' !
The Civet!
Om Shanti!
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