In Hindu mythology , as we know we have so many deities !
I often wonder who are they ?
Do they really look like how we think they are ?
Do they really exists ?
Where do they stay ?
What about demons ( rakshasa) ?
Where do demons live ?
Why do demons and deities fight ?
And why demons always have an eye on the throne of Indra ?
My way of thinking is ,
They do neither have another world , nor have a form !
They all ( both demons and deities) live in me ,waiting to get into actions as soon as I give a call (feel )
For instance ,
If I've decided to kick start something new , something useful to me or any one , I wake up brahma in me ..
My laziness which says ' no , it takes my money , or hard work 'could be my demon, ready for an argue !
The zeal and courage that drives me to achieve something good might be Vishnu ..
My feeling to get frantic , stepping back could be my demon growing negativeness !
The pain which I don't care and keep it aside as , I have something more important to do, might be shiva..
Leaving it in the middle just because I have not been given the credit or advantage could be my demon grinding its teeth !
The obstacles and hurdles I pass attaining the goal might be ganapati ,
Strength and energy to go forward for it could be shakthi ,
Attaining the goal without leaving behind the principles could be Rama ,
Respecting the resources and using them with care might be Lakshmi !
Smart thinking that could help reaching the goal could be Krishna!
Frustration , depression , cunning , selfishness could be my rest of the demons ready to fight !
So
, in that way ,every single day , except things that I have to do to
keep myself living ,like eating , sleeping etc .. Any other move I make ,
there is a battle !
A battle between my deities and my demons !
A battle in which I am the solo spectator and solo witness !
A battle in which my mind and heart have opposite sides to cheer !
A battle in which I can choose any side as winner !
A battle in which only I can explain myself why it happened and how I chose the winner !
I honestly must agree , that I normally chose my demons to win and occasionally give my deities the chance !
But
I do this much , I will take caution of my demons not to attain the
throne of my senses , as if it does , I knew , I would be left with
neither any deity nor any power to choose !
Yet another amazing thought!
ReplyDeleteThanks for going through it Maya :)
Deleterocking, keep exploring new deities in you, i am sure you have most of them :)
DeleteVery well expressed.Keep going shilpa.
DeleteGouri , u made my day with that comment Darling ! Lots of hugs to you:)
DeleteSireesha, Thanks a ton for your encouragment :)
DeleteExcellent piece. Enjoyed reading it!!
DeleteThank you so much Radhika , Your encouragement means a lot !
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