“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)
Deenabandhava (meaning – The Protector of the Downtrodden)
As we raise up in the hierarchy of life, we often acquire authority to make changes that we desire but we forget that we also get power to influence not only the people in our immediate sphere but also the extended sphere. How we use this stated and unstated power is the question, that is, do we limit it to benefit ourselves and our immediate loved ones or do we extend it beyond and to others?
Being Humble is all about extending our sphere of influence (authority and power) around and beyond us. There are many who are unfortunate who do not have the means of livelihood (livelihood, education, health, purpose etc) and wander around. Our intent to protect the helpless as the part of our journey is what will make us do justice to the spirit of deenabandhava
The 3 questions/test for us to answer from the prism of Humility test are:
Are we only busy with ourselves and our loved ones?
Do we realize that we have the strength and power to serve others and are we working towards it?
Are we doing enough to protect and sustain the downtrodden?
By K.Srini
