Assessment of the form and nature of a tree is not proper by observing it only in a particular season and generalize conclusively; since the form changes from season to season in a year. It grows fresh leaves, blooms with flowers, bears fruits; then leaves dry up and fall off denuding the once majestic form with lush green leaves and vibrant flowers. Springing up of fresh foliage continues the cycle year after year. so if the life on this earth is assessed in any one particular mood, it is not comprehensive. We know well that our life is the way we take it. More and more divine awareness makes you look at the life as pleasant one.
We can have a glimpse however, of this life as seen through the eyes of a weary and dejected being as described by Annamacharya in his sankeertana, "Eti Bratuku Eti Bratuku".....
'What sort of life is this? To express in a word, 'it is so worthless; it is so painful!'
'We feel happy about and regard in our hearts the transitory acquaintances in a shandy (weekly market place) as if they are permanent relations. Every act of ours in this life is fraught with doubts and fears. Life of congestion on account of meager, inadequate resources like bathing the whole body with one tiny pitcher of water. Dwelling in endless worries and problems.
'Its hateful; its tied up with the flirting mind; Day after day it is dragged wearily; Overwhelmed by endless desires and passions, which can never be satiated. It is frightful to even to turn back to see the past.
'It is such that the bitterness in truth deludes to be a sweet one. being in helpless condition, one may even have to become subservient to one's foe. And misfortune is such that it does not even permit me to think about the Almighty. Like the hidden fire without smoke, the dangers fraught with in this life are also not perceptible!'........
It is true ups and downs are but natural in every one's life. It is meaningless to think that one shall always be blessed with cozy pleasant pleasure ridden life through out ! It is in fact utterly boresome! If you remember well, I had mentioned in one of my previous posts that, in Mahabharata, when Lord Krishna insisted on Kunti Devi to ask for a boon, she preferred, to the surprise of all present at the place, 'Difficulties' to be blessed with! Why difficulties ? Because, she explained, it is only in 'difficulties' that one remembers and ardently seeks the Almighty!
So having become aware that even the 'difficulties' are integral part of the Play of Illusion of the Almighty, it is proper for us to patiently wait for the 'silver line' to shine in the dark cloud; to lead a bold and courageous life by leaving everything - all our acts and their results - by way of surrender (offering) to the Almighty; 'Daivarpanamastu' !
We can have a glimpse however, of this life as seen through the eyes of a weary and dejected being as described by Annamacharya in his sankeertana, "Eti Bratuku Eti Bratuku".....
'What sort of life is this? To express in a word, 'it is so worthless; it is so painful!'
'We feel happy about and regard in our hearts the transitory acquaintances in a shandy (weekly market place) as if they are permanent relations. Every act of ours in this life is fraught with doubts and fears. Life of congestion on account of meager, inadequate resources like bathing the whole body with one tiny pitcher of water. Dwelling in endless worries and problems.
'Its hateful; its tied up with the flirting mind; Day after day it is dragged wearily; Overwhelmed by endless desires and passions, which can never be satiated. It is frightful to even to turn back to see the past.
'It is such that the bitterness in truth deludes to be a sweet one. being in helpless condition, one may even have to become subservient to one's foe. And misfortune is such that it does not even permit me to think about the Almighty. Like the hidden fire without smoke, the dangers fraught with in this life are also not perceptible!'........
It is true ups and downs are but natural in every one's life. It is meaningless to think that one shall always be blessed with cozy pleasant pleasure ridden life through out ! It is in fact utterly boresome! If you remember well, I had mentioned in one of my previous posts that, in Mahabharata, when Lord Krishna insisted on Kunti Devi to ask for a boon, she preferred, to the surprise of all present at the place, 'Difficulties' to be blessed with! Why difficulties ? Because, she explained, it is only in 'difficulties' that one remembers and ardently seeks the Almighty!
So having become aware that even the 'difficulties' are integral part of the Play of Illusion of the Almighty, it is proper for us to patiently wait for the 'silver line' to shine in the dark cloud; to lead a bold and courageous life by leaving everything - all our acts and their results - by way of surrender (offering) to the Almighty; 'Daivarpanamastu' !
"Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining !"
Om Shanti!
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