Madhura Bhakti Selfless Love Without Boundaries
We are facing a trust deficit. Grapplingwith the day-to-day challenges of the stress and rain that accompanies life, we are nstantly in search of a template at includes celebration of lifeand cistence. Are there people around us, ad do they love us only because of who are? Can we be loved where there are pexpectations, no demands and most portantly, no hypocrisy? Some of us are lucky to have found is kind of love in our pets. They are an itome of selfless love. It is a kind of fection that one reads in philosophical liberations where there is this idea of mplete surrender, and faith and trust ve a tangible presence. Unflinching we is their hallmark. The emotional nnect between pet and owner is so Cong that our literature and sculptural that capture the past states of Gautama Buddha in the form of Bodhisattva; each episode became an example for the seeker to comprehend the concept of Brahmavihara. Brahmaviharas are a combination of four states of mind-karuna, mudita, upekkha and matter-compassion, equanimity, loving kindness and being appreciative of others. Each state of mind was very beautifully epitomised in the situations that were created through various stories known popularly as Jatakas, that take examples from the animal kingdom. Some of the famous stories are Chaddantaka Jataka, Mahakapi Jataka where most of the time the leader is a Bodhisattva incarnate himself, takes the role of a character, sometimes an animal, to arti uses animals as conduit to get very practical political deliberations across. Also, puranic stories like Gajendra Moksham, Jatayu Maranam, helps us to understandthe Jivatma-Parmatma connect along withthe idea of complete surrender or Ishwarapranidhana. They are constantly read and quoted, only to bring home the point of madhura bhakti or selfless Love. Animals also function as vahanas for gods, forminga significant pact with them. The iconographic representation and the association with them are inseparable. Classic examples are peacock with Karthikeya, lion with Durga, mouse with Ganesha, cobra with Shiva, dogs with Sri Dattareya-a tangible representation in art and literature. mythical figures that area part of vibraliving space, is maybe a reminder for uscultivate in our attitude, the sheer simpcity and honesty that they represent. They are so much a part of our discoursthat, we are expected or should be inspired to cultivate some of thoseselflesstraits and loyalty in our personality thacould add a unique dimension in persorAnimals are sèlfless; theylove without seeking anything in return; they arethere, for you. Whatever be your condition they are there for you without being judgemental or probing. This is an extremelyendearingtrait and most of u seek this trait in all our human relationships, to be loved only for the sake ofloveWe seek to be cherished and most importantly express thesame with unbridled enthusiasm and without an inhibitions like all animals do. We havEto be inspired by what our animal
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Madhura Bhakti Selfless Love Without Boundaries
We are facing a trust deficit. Grapplingwith the day-to-day challenges of the stress and rain that accompanies life, we are nstantly in search of a template at includes celebration of lifeand cistence. Are there people around us, ad do they love us only because of who are? Can we be loved where there are pexpectations, no demands and most portantly, no hypocrisy? Some of us are lucky to have found is kind of love in our pets. They are an itome of selfless love. It is a kind of fection that one reads in philosophical liberations where there is this idea of mplete surrender, and faith and trust ve a tangible presence. Unflinching we is their hallmark. The emotional nnect between pet and owner is so Cong that our literature and sculptural that capture the past states of Gautama Buddha in the form of Bodhisattva; each episode became an example for the seeker to comprehend the concept of Brahmavihara. Brahmaviharas are a combination of four states of mind-karuna, mudita, upekkha and matter-compassion, equanimity, loving kindness and being appreciative of others. Each state of mind was very beautifully epitomised in the situations that were created through various stories known popularly as Jatakas, that take examples from the animal kingdom. Some of the famous stories are Chaddantaka Jataka, Mahakapi Jataka where most of the time the leader is a Bodhisattva incarnate himself, takes the role of a character, sometimes an animal, to arti uses animals as conduit to get very practical political deliberations across. Also, puranic stories like Gajendra Moksham, Jatayu Maranam, helps us to understandthe Jivatma-Parmatma connect along withthe idea of complete surrender or Ishwarapranidhana. They are constantly read and quoted, only to bring home the point of madhura bhakti or selfless Love. Animals also function as vahanas for gods, forminga significant pact with them. The iconographic representation and the association with them are inseparable. Classic examples are peacock with Karthikeya, lion with Durga, mouse with Ganesha, cobra with Shiva, dogs with Sri Dattareya-a tangible representation in art and literature. mythical figures that area part of vibraliving space, is maybe a reminder for uscultivate in our attitude, the sheer simpcity and honesty that they represent. They are so much a part of our discoursthat, we are expected or should be inspired to cultivate some of thoseselflesstraits and loyalty in our personality thacould add a unique dimension in persorAnimals are sèlfless; theylove without seeking anything in return; they arethere, for you. Whatever be your condition they are there for you without being judgemental or probing. This is an extremelyendearingtrait and most of u seek this trait in all our human relationships, to be loved only for the sake ofloveWe seek to be cherished and most importantly express thesame with unbridled enthusiasm and without an inhibitions like all animals do. We havEto be inspired by what our animal
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Radha Kuma and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Radha Kumar and Speaking Tree,Times of India