Monday, November 18, 2013

Situation is neither good or bad

Madhumita asked a doubt (see comments section for details)

Situation is neither ‘good’ or ‘bad’.  It is assigned a value based on it’s effect on us.  Therefore, it is always relative.

But, the ‘right’ and the ‘wrong’ and likewise ‘good’ or ‘bad’ is absolute when ‘Dharma’ is followed.  Then it is not relative.  When ‘Dharma’ is the basis of assessment, then if it is right, it is right for one and all.  Likewise, if it is wrong, then it is wrong for one and all!

Situation is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ based on it’s effect on us.  Therefore, it is relative.  For eg: if it rains when I am planning a picnic, then ‘that rain’ is ‘bad’ for ME.  But, to a farmer who has to sow seeds the same rain on that very same day is ‘good’. The rain on that particular day is ‘neither’ ‘good’ or ‘bad’.  It is only relative.


Likewise, apply it to various situations and then the situation is neither ‘good’ nor ‘bad’.  It is only relative.

Apply for married/divorced, getting something/not getting something (like an object of our desire) etc.
(if you haven’t understood this sentence please let me know, I’ll explain)

…contd….

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