Life is at times ironical. The thought process is one way but the outcome from one’s own self might be different. Some ironical moments might be funny and thought provoking at the same time. There is a sheer happiness in travelling alone in MTC bus in Chennai. 50 rupees pass for a day can take one to any number of destinations. N number of bus routes await to be explored all in just 50 bucks. Travel always transforms. The most positive aspect of MTC buses is the saying each one of them carry. “Thirukkuarl”, seven words that can make a difference in mood.
Some of us like to hear songs through head phones and some wants it to be played aloud. While boarding, the lyrics were louder.
“Un Cellphoneila Balance Maranjukundi
Un Laptop Ellam Virus Nerenjidumdi
Un Atm Card Rendum Tholanjidumdi
Athu Kedachalum Pin Number Maranthida Pray Pannuvaen
Nee Engae Ponaalum Naa Pray Pannuvaen” – (Madhan Karky, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara)
And a turn to get a ticket just to spot the Thirukural that the bus carries, which reads,
வேண்டுதல்வேண் டாமை இலானடி சேர்ந்தார்க்கு
யாண்டும் இடும்பை இல. – (கடவுள் வாழ்த்து, திருக்குறள், திருவள்ளுவர்)
And the irony strikes. This thirukural means “To those who meditate the feet of Him who is void of desire or aversion, evil shall never come.” But as human beings, being devoid of desire or aversion is practically unattainable state, say for a common man. Humans are made of emotions and are subject to Nava rasas. Meditation is effective. Prayer makes oneself close to the inner self. But one need to be careful while making a wish because
“The devil doesn’t come dressed in a red cape and pointed horns. He comes as everything you’ve ever wished for…” – Tucker Max
Indian ancient texts give many examples to validate the above quote. One such is the prayer of Hiranyakashipu. He was from the asura clan. He wanted to be immortal. In other words it can be stated as the fear of death or the acceptance to the natural phenomena was less in him. He prayed for years together. The lord appeared. He asked for immortality. But God denied as its against nature. He thought for a while and made a wish. He made a list of things through which death shouldn’t come near him. He did not want to die. Neither in the morning nor in the evening. Neither by a human, nor by an animal. Neither by weapon, nor by hand. Neither on the earth, nor in the midair. And the list continues like the sequels of final destination or the movie I which shows death by various reasons. The God stated “Thathasthu”. Hiranyakashipu thought he had won. But God had other plans. God smiled and let Hiranyakashipu free just to make him realize that his own son is against his core values. He took the mission to kill his own son. One fine day, the repeated failures in the mission of killing his son paved his way to what he wished for. The lord of the universe took the form which didn’t vary even an ounce from what he wished for. The rule was followed. The boon became reality. Narasiṃha came down to kill Hiranyakashipu to restore peace and to uphold the universal law.
The same story is the story of Ravan. He wanted his death only by a human who leads an army of monkeys. The outcome was as expected. The same is the story of Maidas from Greek Mythology.
Purana means Pura-api-naveen. Means the one which is old but still applies. These stories teach that one can wish for but the expectations need to be realistic. Realizing these, Shri Andal beautifully threads her prayers in 22ndand 23rd Thiruppavai.
செங்கண் சிறுச் சிறிலே எம்மேல் விழியாவோ?
திங்களும் ஆதித் தியனும் எழுந்தாற்போல்
அங்கண் இரண்டும் கொண்டு எங்கள்மேல் நோக்குதியேல்
எங்கள்மேல் சாபம் இழிந்தேலோர் எம்பாவாய். – Thiruppavi 22
She wants to be blessed slowly and steadily as one is not capable to count all their blessings at once and one might slip into asura gunas. She wanted the lord to bless in a righteous procedure which she states in Thiruppavi 23.
சீரியசிங்கா சனத்திருந்த யாம்வந்த
காரியம் ஆராய்ந் தருளேலோ ரெம்பாவாய். – Thiruppavi 23
She wanted her prayers to be known by the lord, grant boons accordingly and bless her by sitting on the noble thrown which doesn’t allow one to take evasive decisions.
So for the realistic prayers and the boons she writes “ யாம்வந்த காரியம் ஆராய்ந் தருளேலோ ரெம்பாவாய்”.
Some of us like to hear songs through head phones and some wants it to be played aloud. While boarding, the lyrics were louder.
“Un Cellphoneila Balance Maranjukundi
Un Laptop Ellam Virus Nerenjidumdi
Un Atm Card Rendum Tholanjidumdi
Athu Kedachalum Pin Number Maranthida Pray Pannuvaen
Nee Engae Ponaalum Naa Pray Pannuvaen” – (Madhan Karky, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara)
And a turn to get a ticket just to spot the Thirukural that the bus carries, which reads,
வேண்டுதல்வேண் டாமை இலானடி சேர்ந்தார்க்கு
யாண்டும் இடும்பை இல. – (கடவுள் வாழ்த்து, திருக்குறள், திருவள்ளுவர்)
And the irony strikes. This thirukural means “To those who meditate the feet of Him who is void of desire or aversion, evil shall never come.” But as human beings, being devoid of desire or aversion is practically unattainable state, say for a common man. Humans are made of emotions and are subject to Nava rasas. Meditation is effective. Prayer makes oneself close to the inner self. But one need to be careful while making a wish because
“The devil doesn’t come dressed in a red cape and pointed horns. He comes as everything you’ve ever wished for…” – Tucker Max
Indian ancient texts give many examples to validate the above quote. One such is the prayer of Hiranyakashipu. He was from the asura clan. He wanted to be immortal. In other words it can be stated as the fear of death or the acceptance to the natural phenomena was less in him. He prayed for years together. The lord appeared. He asked for immortality. But God denied as its against nature. He thought for a while and made a wish. He made a list of things through which death shouldn’t come near him. He did not want to die. Neither in the morning nor in the evening. Neither by a human, nor by an animal. Neither by weapon, nor by hand. Neither on the earth, nor in the midair. And the list continues like the sequels of final destination or the movie I which shows death by various reasons. The God stated “Thathasthu”. Hiranyakashipu thought he had won. But God had other plans. God smiled and let Hiranyakashipu free just to make him realize that his own son is against his core values. He took the mission to kill his own son. One fine day, the repeated failures in the mission of killing his son paved his way to what he wished for. The lord of the universe took the form which didn’t vary even an ounce from what he wished for. The rule was followed. The boon became reality. Narasiṃha came down to kill Hiranyakashipu to restore peace and to uphold the universal law.
The same story is the story of Ravan. He wanted his death only by a human who leads an army of monkeys. The outcome was as expected. The same is the story of Maidas from Greek Mythology.
Purana means Pura-api-naveen. Means the one which is old but still applies. These stories teach that one can wish for but the expectations need to be realistic. Realizing these, Shri Andal beautifully threads her prayers in 22ndand 23rd Thiruppavai.
செங்கண் சிறுச் சிறிலே எம்மேல் விழியாவோ?
திங்களும் ஆதித் தியனும் எழுந்தாற்போல்
அங்கண் இரண்டும் கொண்டு எங்கள்மேல் நோக்குதியேல்
எங்கள்மேல் சாபம் இழிந்தேலோர் எம்பாவாய். – Thiruppavi 22
She wants to be blessed slowly and steadily as one is not capable to count all their blessings at once and one might slip into asura gunas. She wanted the lord to bless in a righteous procedure which she states in Thiruppavi 23.
சீரியசிங்கா சனத்திருந்த யாம்வந்த
காரியம் ஆராய்ந் தருளேலோ ரெம்பாவாய். – Thiruppavi 23
She wanted her prayers to be known by the lord, grant boons accordingly and bless her by sitting on the noble thrown which doesn’t allow one to take evasive decisions.
So for the realistic prayers and the boons she writes “ யாம்வந்த காரியம் ஆராய்ந் தருளேலோ ரெம்பாவாய்”.
Fantastic and deep thoughts
ReplyDeleteWell any guidance to understand whether our wishlist is realistic and sound at first place that too for a Normal human ( generally we lack the inner wisdom and that comes with years of rigour practice I guess )
Thank you so much sir! Yes true. Absolutely!
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