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)
Ramabhakta (meaning – the ardent devotee of Lord Rama)
In various stages of life, we compare and measure ourselves to different stakeholders and role models (influencers). More than often in life, we model after someone or other knowingly, or unknowingly and at times we model not after people but ideologies and philosophies.
The biggest learning lesson from this attribute of Hanumaji is him being committed and dedicated unconditionally to one person or ideology and devoting himself in service of the same by staying humble and without having any expectations of returns
The 3 questions/test for us to answer from the prism of Humility test are:
- The primary question/lesson for us is to ‘whom’ are we dedicated? Is it to a Person/a cause/a philosophy? is it ethical? And or is it for doing greater good for others?
- Secondly ‘what’ are we devoted/dedicated to? Does the cause devote to represents a meaning of ‘Right for us’ and ‘right for all’?
- Finally, are we devoted/dedicated for ‘immediate gains’ momentum or do we ‘believe it is our purpose’ or way of life?
By K Srini.
