One of the greatest gift of God is awarding us independence so that we can make our choices with regards to how we think, how we speak and ultimately how we act. This is one part of the story of life. It's the beginning of ours and everyone's story, but what we do not get to hear and debate is the story of the consequences of our choices.
Who ever tells half the story is not a real story teller, he or she is not even a real actor or actress because a real dramatist tells the complete story.
The greatest story writer Sri Vyasadeva, in Mahabharata depicts a complete picture of life. It is painful but real and therefore has the power to make us reflective while making our choices.
Every choice made by Duryodhana in the story of Mahabharata was his right and freedom, trying to feed poison to Bhima was his choice, attempted arson to burn the Pandavas was his choice, brutal endeavour to disrobe Draupadi was certainly his choice. But Vyasadeva also writes about the consequences of the choices made by Duryodhana.
Duryodhana experienced a horrible and painful death along with death of all those who were near and dear one.
Therefore choices are our resources, our wealth our birth rights and at the same time consequences are our responsibilities, our taxes and our fruits bitter or sweet.
The great Jatayu in Ramayana was educating Ravana, after he abducted Mother Sita, Jatayu said, " it is better to carry
as much weight as our back can handle, or else it will break. It is better to eat as much as we can digest, or else we will be suffering from indigestion. If you do not listen O Ravana then be ready to face the consequences." Ravana disregarded the common sense of Jatayu, but Jatsyu's words were prophetic and within a year Ravana faced the consequences.
Ravana was famous but stupid Jatayu was vulture but had common sense. Unfortunately those who make choices like Ravana even though famous are almost less than the vulture.
Who is influencing our choices of life even though it's our choices is the real question, answer is predictable depending upon which one we choose.
Lets make our choice. It's my choice to be reflective, it's my choice to sensitive, it's my choice to be cultured l, it's my choice to see that it does not hurt others. It's my choice so that it does not confuse and create chaos.
Who ever tells half the story is not a real story teller, he or she is not even a real actor or actress because a real dramatist tells the complete story.
The greatest story writer Sri Vyasadeva, in Mahabharata depicts a complete picture of life. It is painful but real and therefore has the power to make us reflective while making our choices.
Every choice made by Duryodhana in the story of Mahabharata was his right and freedom, trying to feed poison to Bhima was his choice, attempted arson to burn the Pandavas was his choice, brutal endeavour to disrobe Draupadi was certainly his choice. But Vyasadeva also writes about the consequences of the choices made by Duryodhana.
Duryodhana experienced a horrible and painful death along with death of all those who were near and dear one.
Therefore choices are our resources, our wealth our birth rights and at the same time consequences are our responsibilities, our taxes and our fruits bitter or sweet.
The great Jatayu in Ramayana was educating Ravana, after he abducted Mother Sita, Jatayu said, " it is better to carry
as much weight as our back can handle, or else it will break. It is better to eat as much as we can digest, or else we will be suffering from indigestion. If you do not listen O Ravana then be ready to face the consequences." Ravana disregarded the common sense of Jatayu, but Jatsyu's words were prophetic and within a year Ravana faced the consequences.
Ravana was famous but stupid Jatayu was vulture but had common sense. Unfortunately those who make choices like Ravana even though famous are almost less than the vulture.
Who is influencing our choices of life even though it's our choices is the real question, answer is predictable depending upon which one we choose.
Lets make our choice. It's my choice to be reflective, it's my choice to sensitive, it's my choice to be cultured l, it's my choice to see that it does not hurt others. It's my choice so that it does not confuse and create chaos.
Very true!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Article! We currently need the wisodm of Mahbharat and Ramayan for guidance in our present day lives
ReplyDeleteThank you for enlightening us with right perspective on the right choices!
ReplyDeleteThank you prabhuji for this wonderful article. I felt really touched by the statement that "It's my choice to be reflective, it's my choice to sensitive, it's my choice to be cultured l, it's my choice to see that it does not hurt others. It's my choice so that it does not confuse and create chaos."
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