Witnessing the way things are progressing right now in the world can be quite strenuous for anyone. It has undoubtedly changed the minds of many and the same goes for me. Life wasn’t this hard just a year ago. Children frolicking in parks, the elderly taking regular walks in the evening, salaried men enjoying themselves on a Friday night. It may be quite hard to believe that these were the things that were going on, considering the way the world stands today.
This year even though the coronavirus pandemic has wrecked all the fun, it is quite surprising to note that I have learnt more things during the lockdown than what I have learnt my entire life. Being the nerdy kid that I was, I used to emphasize more on education than anything else. Like any other student I was always after marks. Sports which were an integral part of my schooling were often ignored by me. With all due respect, at the back of my mind I honestly rendered them useless. In the lockdown that followed the outbreak of the pandemic, I came to realise the importance of ‘hands-on’ work. Managing myself for the first time ever was quite an experience. I learnt to do household work. I learnt to cook. I learnt to be clean. I learnt the art of living. The very things that never appealed to me before, now stood right at my face. For example: Many of us never regarded the fact that every mother is a doctor without a degree. Social distancing which was completely non-existent before has now become the present style of living. To meditate and chant prayers is one’s duty. The very students who wished to get it done with schooling now pine for its reopening.
Nature itself has taught us various lessons over the times. Yet this one remains the strongest. The independent way of living has now forced people to optimise themselves to the conditions that prevail. I can easily say that many students want to study, but not everyone is as fortunate to afford online classes. By Swami ‘s grace I am blessed to attend not only my regular subject-based classes but I continue to receive what one may cherish as the most important thing during these times of difficulty, values. Veda classes every Wednesday and Sathsangs every Thursday has dawned the importance of values in my mind.
And for this I am grateful to my school which provides these facilities for not only our development but also for our spiritual upliftment. By the blessings of our beloved Bhagawan, in our school we break the barriers and challenge our limits to celebrate each and every festival even during these hard times. For Swami says “Culture contributes to the refinement of life”.
It is very much important for us to remember that we are always watched by the Divine Master above and that it is our duty to lead the best life possible while helping others and following the path of Dharma.
Life is very complicated for a writer to explain and for a reader to understand, it is an experience and hence has to be felt. Swami I have put my best into this test, it is up to you for me to pass the rest. I would like to end this with a thank you and have a nice day. Stay Home. Stay Safe.
