Ours is a collective existence set into an inter-dependent framework which calls for complimenting and supplementing the efforts of each other for our essential sustenance and growth. In such an interwoven mechanism, evidently every individual act, good or bad, would affect all and sundry one way or the other.
Added to that is the fact that each individual is born unique, all coming up with individual specific mental propensities, often at odds with each other to make out a disparate world. And so the going cannot be easy. And yet, we have to move together overriding all individual limitations to ensure a smooth run of life.
Acknowledging this very human limitation, the learned masters of yore emphasised the need to consecrate every individual mind right at the childhood stage. Accordingly, every child was given a lesson in the concept of ‘Unity in diversity’, that holds the key to the making and essential sustenance of our dynamic existence. It thus got fed into every mind that collective wellbeing was an essential prerequisite for individual growth and happiness. With such an orientation of mind, one would not forget about one’s collective obligations while attending to individual aspirations.
Equal emphasis was given on nurturing indwelling potential of each being so as to come out with their individual best. Consequently, not simply individual aspirations were well served, but there was also the collective worth and wellbeing. As a part of the process, inherent infirmities of each individual were observed minutely and accordingly guided to make necessary correction. The society was thus conscious about laying the ground for harmonious co-existence. And the training began in the family itself where one was trained to love and respect each other, be appreciative of other’s sensitivities, and put in one’s own share towards collective welfare and growth.
All these societal concerns about our collective obligations seem to have taken a back seat since the advent of consumerism overtaking our drives. First, the concept of a joint family has given way to the nuclear family leaving no scope for a child to have any exposure to sharing with their peer groups. Second, in the aspirational competitive world as on date, each child is being brought up in a way that enables him or her to prove true to the callings of his or her individual materialistic aspirations alone. Consequently, day-by-day, we are turning more and more individualistic and selfish aspiring to live on one’s own exclusive terms. We remain particular about claiming our individual rights, but would not care for our collective obligations. In fact, we have become insensitive to other’s concerns and sensibilities. Naturally, when each one begins conducting in a demanding mode, chaos within the family and society becomes a natural corollary.
A case in point is that of a lady who has neither been at peace with herself nor would allow it to others in the family. Mindlessly, she keeps throwing tantrums every now and then to the discomfort of all others. The reason, plain and simple, is that her inherent attitudinal trends were not addressed in time, assuming that as she grows, she may learn to behave. let us look at her astrological markers pointing to her inherent mental traits.
The Sun occupying her Taurus lagna, a fixed and earthy sign, read together with mind-signifier Moon posited in the sign Gemini, points to a stubborn, dominant character who wishes to live on one’s own exclusive terms. The Sun further placed adverse to debilitated Mars, Venus, and Neptune, accounts for her haughty, irritable and quarrelsome nature, having volatile emotionality. It also makes her an escapist who lives in her own dream world. And if anything happens contrary to her whims and fancies, she gets so exercised and emotionally surcharged that she loses self-control. Her sense of reasons and judgment then gets clouded as would Mercury ill-disposed off to mischievous Neptune imply. What further compounds her problem is debilitated Mars locking horns with Neptune. That points to evidence of inferiority complex, which, given a trigger brings to fore her rage that lies within in seed form. Moon posited opposite its planet of detriment Saturn points to her negative mindset, which brings in the tendency to habitually find fault with others. Over a period of time, her habit-tendencies have got so firmed up in her psyche that eventually she has turned schizophrenic calling for immediate medical attention. Had her inherent tendencies not been ignored, she would have been spared of her suffering and also those of her kith and kin.
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.co Website: www.bharatastro.com