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)
Kaamaroopin (meaning – One who can change his form at his will)
Growth often brings a feeling that ‘let’s not disturb the apple cart and let’s continue as Is’, thereby being ‘rigid’ and failing to building a momentum and being flexible/adaptable. Being stubborn or inflated with ego, and with lack of flexibility or being aligned to just a few stakeholders often leaves a bad taste and feeling of being distant and arrogant.
The biggest inspiration for us must be the palm/coconut trees along the sea beaches. They ensure that they remain flexible and have the will to change their direction (form) against the gushing winds. Our ability to change form (attitude/mindset/approach) as per the requirement is hallmark of humility which otherwise is being subservient to our stubbornness and ego which prevents it.
The 3 questions/ test for us to answer from the prism of Humility test are:
- Can we change our attitude as per the requirement of different stakeholders in our lives and why be humble to few and arrogant to others?
- Can’t we be a good child, a good parent, a great sibling, a helping human being and so forth and so on at the same time? Why are we being aligned to only a few?
- Why does our ego intercept our lives and stop us from changing our form and do we need to be subjected to it?
By K.Srini
