As an Individual what defines us is not the number of the materialist possessions we have or the title which we posses at our offices but the number of admirers we have because of our humility and humane nature. So why is it that as we gain success our humility diminishes ?
“Cruelty is a instinct in animals but a choice in Humans – Its humility that makes us Humane” ~ K Srini
Hanumanji’s avatar which he has adorned time and time again as he has displayed / demonstrated these virtues for the benefit of others.
- Ramabhakta (meaning – the ardent devotee of Lord Rama)
- Sarvamayavibhanjana (meaning the destroyer of all illusions)
- Sanjeevananagahatre (meaning The one who carries the Sanjivani hill)
- Deenabandhava (meaning The Protector of the Downtrodden)
- Kaamaroopin (meaning One who can change his form at his will)
- Dhruta Vrata (meaning One who observes a rigorous discipline)
- Karagrahavimoktre (meaning One who frees from the prison)
- Prasannatmane (meaning One with a cheerful disposition)
- Sankatamochana (meaning the remover of all sorrows and hurdles)
- Sagarotharaka (meaning One who leapt over the ocean)
- Chiranjivi (meaning The Immortal one)
Chiranjivi (meaning – The Immortal one)
Immortal is often perceived from the lens of living forever (body being in non-perishable format) but if we extend the meaning to more spiritual, then immortal is about leaving a legacy (beyond body) which people recall with sense of pride and joy.
Immortality comes from Humility and not Heroism and as we have discussed above. Humility is an outcome of many actions from time to time. To put in simple words, if we are nourishing just ourselves or just our basic body needs then we are falling into the trap of Heroism, but when we are nourishing our souls and building a better tomorrow for all then we are reflecting humility and thereby leaving a legacy.
The 3 questions/test for us to answer from the prism of Humility test are:
- Are we nourishing just body or extending to soul too?
- Are we nourishing ourselves only or extending to include others too?
- Is humility our base for outlook towards our life or heroism?
By K Srini
