Life is too short…
Smile at your heartbreaks.
Smile with tears in your eyes
Smile for being in the present,
Smile… as everything in this world Is ANITYA
-Anuradha Velagapudi
*Anitya (Sanskrit: à€ à€šिà€€्à€Ż) means “impermanent” or “not lasting forever.”
I visited the New Zealand Maritime Museum today and came across a beautiful MÄori proverb:
KO NGÄ TAI E PARI ANA
(The Flowing Tides)
Just as the tides continually flow around TÄmaki Makaurau, so do the people continue to come and go.
This reminded me of the principle of Permanence amidst Impermanence — a central theme in many traditions.
While everything external is transient, what gives life stability and meaning are the inner constants: integrity, compassion, respect, and moral strength.
People come and go, but the great land remains strong.
When I come across the concept
'Impermanence' in one of the teaching videos of Buddhism, I immediately
remembered the famous Shahrukh Khan's song ' Har gadi badal rahi hai
roop zindagi.....'đđ
There is a beautiful art form in Buddhism called the Sand Mandala.
It
symbolizes impermanence. Buddhists spend many days creating this sand mandala,
which represents their belief in the transient nature of material life. After
spending days or weeks meticulously creating this beautiful mandala, they will dismantle it to symbolize the impermanence of existence.
Through the concept of Buddhism, we must understand that
If the current situation is not favourable or you are going through a
rough patch, just hang on for some more time. This too shall pass.
Every moment is changing; nothing is permanent, so move on without
keeping any negativity towards anyone in life. Good days are ahead.
In the famous words of Priyanka Chopra, ‘Life is all about hills and
valleys’; nothing is permanent. Just have that beacon of hope—in every
situation, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
(Yu) meaning “subtle” or “profound” and “ç” (gen) meaning “mystery” or “darkness”. Together, they represent a beauty or experience that is felt but is just out of the reach of complete expression.
My understanding of this Japanese concept "YĆ«gen":
As the word suggests, YĆ«gen is an experience that is inexplicable to put into words. It encompasses both a joyful feeling and a sense of mystery in a particular experience.
For example, leaders might feel yĆ«gen when they see their team working together towards a common goal and the mysterious part lies in the profound beauty of the team’s harmonious effort and their unity.
While hiking to the mountain top, I saw beautiful meadows at an elevation of 3,500 meters above sea level. It was so mesmerizing, having an incredible experience while at the same time making me wonder about the mystery of nature and its wilderness.
Nelson Mandela, lovingly called Madiba by the people, spent 27 years in Robben Island prison, located off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. It was uncertain whether he would ever come out alive. However, he proved to the world that HOPE is a powerful and irreplaceable weapon.
While reading about Nelson Mandela, I learnt two very important lessons.
HOPE: He never lost hope that better days were ahead for South Africa. Keeping this hope alive for such a long time, especially while being in prison for 27 years, is unimaginable. Truly inspirational.
SECRET WEAPON: Language as a bridge to Unity
I was so intrigued knowing that Nelson Mandela secretly studied Afrikaans, the language of his oppressors while in prison and he used this skill upon his release to build bridges and foster unity.
From prisoner to President, his journey exemplifies the power of forgiveness and unity in bringing about transformative change. An Incredible human being.
Yet another incredible story on 'Leadership'
The passerby asked the leader why he isn’t helping his team. The leader just said that he is in charge and tells his people what to do.
The man decided to pitch in and help the soldiers dig until the trench was finished. After that, he approached the commander on foot and told him that the next time their rank prevents them from supporting his men, he should notify the top command – and that he will give a permanent solution to it.
The section leader then realized that the person he was talking to was none other than the historical figure, General Washington.
The learning from this story is to adopt a progressive mindset instead of being attached to being in charge.
Source of the story: https://inspirationalife.com/
