For a long time I have always wondered whether i should be writing blogs or not. Well, today, I have decided to take a plunge and see what this world brings unto me and all those who know me well. For my first blog I am still wondering on the topic.
All of us have read the Mahabharata. Those who have read C. Rajagopalachari's (or any other detailed version) must have read the episode of the Yaksha asking King Yudhisthira questions testing his wisdom. One of the questions is "What is the greatest wonder in this world of men?" Yudhisthira replies, "Every day, we see creatures departing to Yama's abode (dying), and yet those who remain (are alive), seek to remain for ever. That verily is the greatest wonder."
Death is the only thing that is certain in our lives; yet we are unwilling to accept it and carry on with our lives.
Does this mean that we should all cease our activities and patiently await death? No. This kind of an attitude is strongly condemned by all our great scriptures and authorities. We must carry on with our normal duties; but be always aware of the impermanence of this material world, which is described as the "inferior energy" of the Supreme Being. This is the "New Beginning" we must make in our lives; to make it more enriching and fulfilling.
All of us believe in the existence of a Power beyond us. We see all kinds of seemingly inexplicable events happening around us; those of us who believe that the world is not governed by chance find it hard to swallow. For this, our Hindu philosophy defines the law of "Karma", or the results of our past fruitive activities.
Any philosophy may be sound and attractive; in my opinion, the most suitable philosophy is the one that gives the maximum peace of mind.
The Mahabharata is a great and wonderful story. All of its lead characters are human (with the exception of Lord Krishna) and are subjected to the pulls and pressures of the three material modes of nature. Nowhere does Veda Vyasa say "He was right" and "He was wrong". Anyone who thinks that in the Mahabharata, the characters are 100% good or 100% bad, has picked up the wrong story to read. Nowhere in Creation will we find any such being. But man can always strive towards improvement if he understands his past follies and works towards rectifying them. That is the essence of this great Epic.
Will post more such blogs in the near future. Have made a New Beginning.
All of us have read the Mahabharata. Those who have read C. Rajagopalachari's (or any other detailed version) must have read the episode of the Yaksha asking King Yudhisthira questions testing his wisdom. One of the questions is "What is the greatest wonder in this world of men?" Yudhisthira replies, "Every day, we see creatures departing to Yama's abode (dying), and yet those who remain (are alive), seek to remain for ever. That verily is the greatest wonder."
Death is the only thing that is certain in our lives; yet we are unwilling to accept it and carry on with our lives.
Does this mean that we should all cease our activities and patiently await death? No. This kind of an attitude is strongly condemned by all our great scriptures and authorities. We must carry on with our normal duties; but be always aware of the impermanence of this material world, which is described as the "inferior energy" of the Supreme Being. This is the "New Beginning" we must make in our lives; to make it more enriching and fulfilling.
All of us believe in the existence of a Power beyond us. We see all kinds of seemingly inexplicable events happening around us; those of us who believe that the world is not governed by chance find it hard to swallow. For this, our Hindu philosophy defines the law of "Karma", or the results of our past fruitive activities.
Any philosophy may be sound and attractive; in my opinion, the most suitable philosophy is the one that gives the maximum peace of mind.
The Mahabharata is a great and wonderful story. All of its lead characters are human (with the exception of Lord Krishna) and are subjected to the pulls and pressures of the three material modes of nature. Nowhere does Veda Vyasa say "He was right" and "He was wrong". Anyone who thinks that in the Mahabharata, the characters are 100% good or 100% bad, has picked up the wrong story to read. Nowhere in Creation will we find any such being. But man can always strive towards improvement if he understands his past follies and works towards rectifying them. That is the essence of this great Epic.
Will post more such blogs in the near future. Have made a New Beginning.
Posts
Welcome to the world of blogging....almost at the same time that I choose to make a re-entry!
ReplyDeleteAlso, A good take on the Mahabharata....Mahabharat is a reflection of Bharat, and of human society in general!
Keep it up Delhi Sharadh!
Thanks a lot Ashwin. Hope I use blogging to post something meaningful.
ReplyDeleteHey Sharadh!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Blogosphere! Nice Post. You have captured the essence of Steve's Job's landmark speech delivered at the convocation ceremony of Stanford. At half his age, at that :). So here's expecting gr8 things from you.
Thanks a lot Srinatha. I'm sure you'll also achieve great things in the time time come.
ReplyDelete