...contd....
Likewise, Sita was great yet was abducted by Ravana. Rama was great yet he was banished from kingdom. Krishna was called names by Shakuni, Shishupala, Jarasandh and others.
Understand this point, please for once and for all! Greatness of this people doesnot lie in the miracles that they performed or that they experienced miracles. Their greatness also doesn't lie in the fact thata they lead a peaceful and tension-free life because of their (good!) character or their geatness. Infact, the struggles in their lives is much more than a normal human. Then, why are they great? Because, even in those tough situations, they did not compromise with their principles, integrity, character and stood by "Dharma". They are great not because of "what happened in their lives" but because of their way of dealing with those situations and their attitude during those situations. Their choices make them great. Each one of us have choices to make in our lives - but the choice we make are 1. either out of compulsion - i.e., we don't find an alternative course 2. because of fear - fear of bad name, society, of losing something dear to us 3. because of our likes and dislikes - i.e., basically our emotions and desires / passions make decisions for us. We end up making "easier of the lost options available to us". But to walk on the path of Dharma is to make the most tough decision and the path is also very tough and testing. Our weakness takes hold over our senses and we give in. Whereas, these great people are ready to sacrifice every comfort, everything dear to them - why even ready to lay their lives for the sake of walking the right path. That makes them "Great".
We all want to be recognised as "Great" but are we ready to pay the price for it is the big question....
Coming to Draupadi, she wasn't disrobed because of her negative karma - no! Because she was so pure and her husbands were the only ones so strong who could put an end to the "Adharma" reigning in those days in the form of Duryodhan, Shakuni, Shishupala et others. But, Pandavas being so good would never wage war for their selfish motive. The reason had to be beyond the acceptance of even saints and Gods for such "good" people to take up weapons. So, this incident had to happen!
...contd......
Likewise, Sita was great yet was abducted by Ravana. Rama was great yet he was banished from kingdom. Krishna was called names by Shakuni, Shishupala, Jarasandh and others.
Understand this point, please for once and for all! Greatness of this people doesnot lie in the miracles that they performed or that they experienced miracles. Their greatness also doesn't lie in the fact thata they lead a peaceful and tension-free life because of their (good!) character or their geatness. Infact, the struggles in their lives is much more than a normal human. Then, why are they great? Because, even in those tough situations, they did not compromise with their principles, integrity, character and stood by "Dharma". They are great not because of "what happened in their lives" but because of their way of dealing with those situations and their attitude during those situations. Their choices make them great. Each one of us have choices to make in our lives - but the choice we make are 1. either out of compulsion - i.e., we don't find an alternative course 2. because of fear - fear of bad name, society, of losing something dear to us 3. because of our likes and dislikes - i.e., basically our emotions and desires / passions make decisions for us. We end up making "easier of the lost options available to us". But to walk on the path of Dharma is to make the most tough decision and the path is also very tough and testing. Our weakness takes hold over our senses and we give in. Whereas, these great people are ready to sacrifice every comfort, everything dear to them - why even ready to lay their lives for the sake of walking the right path. That makes them "Great".
We all want to be recognised as "Great" but are we ready to pay the price for it is the big question....
Coming to Draupadi, she wasn't disrobed because of her negative karma - no! Because she was so pure and her husbands were the only ones so strong who could put an end to the "Adharma" reigning in those days in the form of Duryodhan, Shakuni, Shishupala et others. But, Pandavas being so good would never wage war for their selfish motive. The reason had to be beyond the acceptance of even saints and Gods for such "good" people to take up weapons. So, this incident had to happen!
...contd......
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