10-18-2005, 07:30 PM
Walking through a forest, a man chanced to meet 4 beautiful women.
Greeting them, he introduced himself.
The tall and slim women said: “My name is Aqal (intellect), I live in man’s head”.
The women with Kohlined eyes said: “I am Sharam, I live in the eyes of man as modesty and present myself as decorum in behavior”.
The third lady had a well-toned body. “I am Himmat”, she said. “I live in man’s heart. I give him the courage to live”. The traveler bowed low.
The fourth lady had rosy cheeks and radiated freshness. “My name is Tandurusti (health). I live in man’s stomach”, she said.
As the traveler went ahead, his thoughts went back to 4 women he had met. At the end of the forest, he met 4 young men.
\"I am Gussa (anger)”, said the first man who was handsome but for his brows, which were always knitted. “Where do you live”, the traveler asked. “I live in man’s head”, said Gussa. The traveler said this was not possible.
He had just met Aqal and she lived in the head. Gussa said “Till I enter Aqal remains. Once I enter, she runs away”. Gussa had strong muscles and a forceful personality.
The second man was Laalach (greed). “I live in people’s eyes”, he said. Once again the traveler interjected to say “Only Sharam lives there”. “Just place a bag of gold coins and see how Sharam runs away from people’s eyes. Or offer a position of power. Desire does not believe in modesty, shame or decorum. It is a expression of greed”.
Who would the third man be? “I am Bhay (fear)”, the sickly-looking man was saying. “I live in people’s hearts”. “Is it not the residence of Himmat?” the traveller asked. “When people do not obey their conscience, they are always afraid. They do wrong and so are full of fear of being caught.
That is why Himmat wanders homeless while I reside comfortably in people’s hearts. Sometimes when I dominate, people say they have a heart attack and go to the doctor. They give me even more space when and if they come back”.
“My name is Rog (disease)”, said the fourth man. He looked healthy. “I live in people’s stomachs. They are forever downing intoxicants that go into their stomach, feeding me. I know you will wonder where Tandurusti went. She does not stand a chance. Everybody wants her but it is me they feed when they drink, smoke and partake other such substances”.
A healthy and happy life seems to be within reach. But so are problems. .
If we invite problems, is it fair to blame it all on fate? Can we make small resolves that will make some space for Aqal, Sharam, Himmat and Tandurusti within us? Small resolves like: “I will control my anger today. I will limit my possessions. I will try to remove fear. I will not give in to temptations that lead me to ill health”. Small vows are firm stepping stones to a happier and healthier life.
All it takes to be able to live a holistic life to resist temptation, taking one step at a time. Health, happiness and peace will be within reach.
***Collected
Greeting them, he introduced himself.
The tall and slim women said: “My name is Aqal (intellect), I live in man’s head”.
The women with Kohlined eyes said: “I am Sharam, I live in the eyes of man as modesty and present myself as decorum in behavior”.
The third lady had a well-toned body. “I am Himmat”, she said. “I live in man’s heart. I give him the courage to live”. The traveler bowed low.
The fourth lady had rosy cheeks and radiated freshness. “My name is Tandurusti (health). I live in man’s stomach”, she said.
As the traveler went ahead, his thoughts went back to 4 women he had met. At the end of the forest, he met 4 young men.
\"I am Gussa (anger)”, said the first man who was handsome but for his brows, which were always knitted. “Where do you live”, the traveler asked. “I live in man’s head”, said Gussa. The traveler said this was not possible.
He had just met Aqal and she lived in the head. Gussa said “Till I enter Aqal remains. Once I enter, she runs away”. Gussa had strong muscles and a forceful personality.
The second man was Laalach (greed). “I live in people’s eyes”, he said. Once again the traveler interjected to say “Only Sharam lives there”. “Just place a bag of gold coins and see how Sharam runs away from people’s eyes. Or offer a position of power. Desire does not believe in modesty, shame or decorum. It is a expression of greed”.
Who would the third man be? “I am Bhay (fear)”, the sickly-looking man was saying. “I live in people’s hearts”. “Is it not the residence of Himmat?” the traveller asked. “When people do not obey their conscience, they are always afraid. They do wrong and so are full of fear of being caught.
That is why Himmat wanders homeless while I reside comfortably in people’s hearts. Sometimes when I dominate, people say they have a heart attack and go to the doctor. They give me even more space when and if they come back”.
“My name is Rog (disease)”, said the fourth man. He looked healthy. “I live in people’s stomachs. They are forever downing intoxicants that go into their stomach, feeding me. I know you will wonder where Tandurusti went. She does not stand a chance. Everybody wants her but it is me they feed when they drink, smoke and partake other such substances”.
A healthy and happy life seems to be within reach. But so are problems. .
If we invite problems, is it fair to blame it all on fate? Can we make small resolves that will make some space for Aqal, Sharam, Himmat and Tandurusti within us? Small resolves like: “I will control my anger today. I will limit my possessions. I will try to remove fear. I will not give in to temptations that lead me to ill health”. Small vows are firm stepping stones to a happier and healthier life.
All it takes to be able to live a holistic life to resist temptation, taking one step at a time. Health, happiness and peace will be within reach.
***Collected