Pranaam,
Have you ever visited the Kaburkhana in Fort or Dadar?
Every morning, you’ll see a group of people coming to feed the birds.
One among that group is Ram.
Every morning, Ram would visit the Kabutarkhana, where a flock of pigeons would gather. He would scatter seeds on the ground, enjoying the serene moments as the birds fluttered around him, relishing their morning feast.
But for every Ram, there’s a Shyam.
Not far from Ram’s usual spot was another person named Shyam. He, however, had a different approach towards the pigeons. Instead of feeding them, he occasionally threw stones and pebbles, disturbing their peaceful existence.
Onlookers tried to stop him, but he didn’t listen to them.
Why would someone be so heartless? So cruel and unkind!
But the observers didn’t know something.
Behind his seemingly kind actions, Ram had hidden intentions. He only fed the birds to gain their trust. He wanted to trap the doves and later sell them to magicians.
On the other hand, Shyam knew what Ram was upto. He understood the danger the pigeons faced. His seemingly aggressive act of throwing stones was his way of shooing the birds away to protect them from being trapped. Though his actions seemed harsh, Shyam had genuine concern for the well-being and freedom of the pigeons.
So ask yourself: can we know who people truly are?
How many Rams have you trusted? How many Shyams have you turned away?
Judging others solely based on their actions can lead us to misconceptions.
Yes, we can only see actions. But what about intentions?
Look beyond superficial actions and consider the intentions that drive people. By doing so, you will be able to interpret the complexities better.
Ram and Shyam are not just people. They are situations.
A happy occasion is not necessarily good for you. And not every failure that throws stones at you is bad for you.
Time has a funny way of revealing what’s truly good and bad for you.
Whether people or situations, what seems is not necessarily what it is.
Then why be excessively elated or depressed with them?
So yes, that’s it for today. May Ram and Shyam serve as a reminder to be more mindful.
Until next time, keep smiling and growing!
