A seemingly small cut on BATURAM NAYAK’s left hand taught him a valuable lesson in life
I had a small cut in my left hand, this morning. Seeing nobody around , I looked for the first-aid kit, picked a bandaid and wrapped it on the cut with the help of my right hand.
While doing so, I got immersed in observing both the hands carrying out the whole exercise in tandem. It occurred to me how the right is helping out the left, with supervision from the centre, who is in overall charge of the process. While the job was being done, the centre seemed to be concerned.
Perhaps, it was not concern even, but an effortless, spontaneous act of synchronicity between the left, right and centre, at the helm; in effect a work carried out by one entity for itself, altogether, in cooperation and harmony.
But where was the thanksgiving? Did I fail to hear? Did I fail to feel the sense of accomplishment of the right, carrying out a good work for the well being of another? Or did I not notice the commander at the centre tapping its own back, being amused over the healthy symbiosis of the system with a mutely muttered cheer?
No … this thanksgiving was not at all required even, for, there is here neither a left, a right, or even a majestic one sitting at the centre. Here it is one-in-all ― a uniquely, unified, integrated character, blessed with an overwhelming sense of faithfulness to the-one, dwelling in each other!
And then, it occurred to me:
How wonderful it could be to actualise this organic wisdom embedded deep in each of us in our real life situations and build a synergistic structure, so that life becomes a shade better with the fostering of a convivial culture.
It also occurred to me, if this organismic wisdom is deeply ingrained in each of us, why all this talk about the fight in the world between the left, the right, and the centre?
Why at all the fight?
And whose cause do we serve in fostering a fight ― fighting with each other?
Wouldn’t it be better if we live in harmony and eschew all manner of needless differences?
Diversity, is, of course, welcome. For, we as individuals are different. But, picking on differences in a bid of one-upmanship, to pamper our ego is not going to do any good.
Let’s all live together in brotherhood … and learn from our personal experiences.
The Supreme Teacher teaches us in small ways, valuable lessons in life.
The small cut in my left hand, to me, is now a life lesson that I will cherish forever ― a lesson in cooperation, brotherhood and harmony.
Baturam Nayak, a postgraduate in economics, joined the banking sector in 1983 and retired in June 2020. He is a firm believer in simplicity and minimalism. “My faith is Oneness, एकत्वम्; that’s the way I would express myself and live in harmony with everything,” he says.
Observing small things bring deeper understanding. That’s the message the blig gives.
The blogger by nature is an observer. Thete lies so intetesting opportunities around man that when keenly onserved not only gives immense joy but also reveals beautiful understanding those are hidden beneath each now.
I was reading Ram Charit Manas this evening.
Rama was leaving for forest helping his father to keep his promise.
Tulsidas ji has narrated beautifully the feelings of Mother Kaushalya, Rama’s wife Maa Sita and Laxman.
Tulsidas ji has wonderful thoughts translated into words both for Queen Kaushalya & Maa Sita.
But for Laxman he hasn’t written a single word. Laxman silently stands before Rama, and his aura is making the conversation.
Laxman speaks through his eyes: what shall i do with this life Prabhu! which is meant only to serve you. Why should it be there if it doesn’t use for serving its master.
Rama listen the soundless words and advise Laxman to be in Ayodina to take care of Mothers and King Dasarath, when he shall not be hete to take their care.
Throughout Rama’s talking Laxmanfixes his eyes on Rama’slotus feet. And after along pause without speeking anything he holds Rama’sfeet and cries.
Communication complete. Laxman’s mission accomplished. Ram agrees to take him.
Baturam babu is a silent observer. He has an extraordinary ability to express feelings through appropriate words.
And the outcome is this brief focused touching blog.
A beautiful read Oswald jee! After a session of Manas i was ordained to read a meaningful post in your wonderful site.
Thanks for tagging me.
Manas bhai, as you have so beautifully drawn an analogy of the silent communication between Lord Ram and brother Laxman, nothing like a state of being when communication to and fro becomes completely complete. This as such is the blissful state of fusion which instantly resolves all the riddle; this as such is an optimised state of being in which so unaware though, we always want to be.
In every life situations starting from cleaning our motorcycle to tending a plant or playing with a baby to transacting with a vegetable vendor, we keep communicating with one another but once we do it with a human touch then we build thereby a life fostering, growth oriented organic structure which in itself works an wonder.
Life has indeed become mechanical, dreary and lifeless in general these days for all of us by overlooking this subtle aspect of living which consists in “being with the world” rather than just “being in the world”.
In a state of shared understanding only we can foster the culture of shared values like compassion and Karuna which is the hallmark of not merely a fulfilling life but a blissful world.
Once again I thank you for the beautiful analogy from Ramacharit Manas which teaches us the values of highest order for the betterment and upliftment of all of us. 🙏
Observing small things bring deeper understanding. That’s the message the blog gives.
The blogger by nature is an observer. There lies so interesting opportunities around man that when keenly observed not only gives immense joy but also reveals beautiful understanding those are hidden beneath each now.
I was reading Ram Charit Manas this evening.
Rama was leaving for forest helping his father to keep his promise.
Tulsidas ji has narrated beautifully the feelings of Mother Kaushalya, Rama’s wife Maa Sita and Laxman, when Sri Ram prepared to leave kingdom.
Tulsidas ji has wonderfully translated thoughts into words both for Queen Kaushalya & Maa Sita.
But for Laxman he hasn’t written a single word. Laxman silently stood before Rama, and his aura was making the conversation.
Laxman speaks through his eyes: “what shall i do with this life Prabhu! which is meant only to serve you. Why should it be there if it isn’t used for serving its master.”
Rama listen the soundless words and advise Laxman to be in Ayodhya to take care of Mothers and King Dasarath, when he shall not be here to take their care.
Throughout Rama’s talking Laxman fixes his eyes on Rama’s lotus feet. And after a long pause without speeking anything he holds Rama’s feet and cries.
Communication completed. Laxman’s mission accomplished.
Ram agrees to take him.
Baturam babu is a silent observer. He has an extraordinary ability to express feelings through appropriate words.
And the outcome is this brief focused touching blog.
A beautiful read Oswald jee! After a session of Manas i was ordained to read a meaningful post in your wonderful site.
Thanks for tagging me.