No motion can ever come into effect without inviting resistance. Naturally, the universe, being always in motion at a steady pace, encounters resistance on its way, transcending which, it still keeps marching ahead. The question now is: How does a massive organisation such as the universe, with all its enormity and diversity, takes care of the resistance it encountersIJ
What if the resistance turns into strengthIJ It is actually in this very spirit that resistance works for the cosmic world. For, it is the mutual gravitational pushes and pulls of the cosmic bodies (planets, stars, etc.) that maintain the cosmic world in an orderly state. These gravitational forces not only help a cosmic body maintain its steady pace but also keep them in perfect balance with all others. In a way, it can be said that resistance offered by gravitational pull serves as a functional tool of the universe. For, it holds the key to a fundamental unity underlying all field players of the cosmic world set into an interdependent and integrated framework, each playing its part in support of others. Seen in functional terms, it is the mutual pushes and pulls of the various cosmic bodies, which hold the key to the universe conducting itself as one intelligent and integrated organic whole. Otherwise, the cycle of life will not be complete.
Here again, the fact that all cosmic players have been at peace and harmony with each other since time immemorial is why the whole existential world has survived so far, and shall continue its journey unabated. Another reason why the cosmic world has been able to maintain its orderliness is that all the cosmic players have been strictly following a self-automated preset divine design, with no scope for any digression.
The human world, being a dynamic unit of the universe too, is supposed to work on the above lines only, but with a difference. Unlike the cosmic players, man’s actions are desire-driven, and are not bound by any predetermined course, as he enjoys a choice. Accordingly, a man himself, rightly or wrongly, sets the course of his journey of life and, when there is a choice, the scope of relative perception comes into play, which is vulnerable to the arousal of conflicting ideas and interests. As a result, even problems encountered during man’s journey of life are all manmade.
However, unlike the cosmic world where resistance actually turns into strength, the comfort loving man driven by desires, does not take kindly to any challenge coming in the way of his desired destination.
Naturally, when confronted with adverse circumstances, man comes under stress that often drives a person crazy. Often the victim’s mind comes under negative overdrive, when his sense of reasons gets stifled and with obvious consequences. Many of the victims, and particularly the oversensitive ones, get into severe depression, at times necessitating even medical intervention.
The wise, on the other hand, understand that nothing comes easy and the least of all to one’s asking, and so instead of grudging, combat them in all strength. They rather draw lessons out of oddities and hazards coming their way, work out ways and means to address and grow out of them. Pursuing the process, one’s strength of mind grows, and intellect gets further sharpened. Eventually, the man learns the art of how to turn adversities into strength.
A case in point is that of someone who had to go through a great ordeal and for considerably a long stretch of time. What kept the fighter’s spirit alive in him was the belief: “Tomorrow shall be mine”. But it was not just a wishful thinking. He seriously worked towards that end. First, he got into a self-reflective mode to figure out his own infirmities that till the other day prompted him to make wrong choices and deal with the problems posed by others inappropriately. He also identified his inlaid core strengths and honed them further. He tried to understand one’s own self, it will not be possible to understand others, and but for which it will be difficult to relate well to those around elicit due support. And today, not only he has emerged a victor by himself but counsels others on how to deal with their challenges in life.
The writer is an astrologer, vastu consultant and spiritual counsellor. Write to him at G-5, Basement, Jungpura Extension, New Delhi 14 Tel: 9818037273/ 24310031 Email: pioneerqueries@bharatastro.com Website: www.bharatastro.com