The unbounded end all of relationships
"Unless there is some relationship or connection, nobody goes anywhere" - One great Fakir of his time
As a general area of interest this question very often whirrs in my mind. Unintentionally, abstractly so many a times- What is the end objective of a relationship
Over the many years that I have lived I have experienced multitude of relationships, some that were meant to be, and many that I chose to have. Relationship with my father, mother, sisters, friends, bosses, subordinates and so on and so forth.
My many years of pondering, observing and reading has led to the below inferences
1) We always seek out: I had read long time back that the book chooses you and not the other way round. In the same way we attract the right person at the right time to have a relationship for that season, reason or a lifetime. Several hypothesis and theories even claim that even before birth in our spiritual form we choose the wombs to settle out our karmic debts. So at any given point in time we are always with the right people or the right set of people. There are no ‘wrong’ relationships, we always attract what we should.
2) We are constantly gathering wisdom: Even with the toughest and most unreasonable bosses or teachers or anyone in a hierarchical position I have always learnt. Learnt to become more patient, to stretch myself. If nothing else at times I have garnered the ability to tolerate fools and yes to able to point out the next fool instantly when I spot one. Each one has contributed to my mental wisdom to have a sojourn in passing easy quick judgments and jump to conclusions
3) People change over time : My ability of abstract observation even in the most trying situations has led me to perceive that devils change to angels as time passes and angels change to devils and then angels again. The same lover who tortured you years ago, becomes your savior in next few years. The same uncle who always said the right things at right times turns into an abusive freak. With uninvolved observation you subtly gather that humans are perfectly playing their assigned roles and behaviors. Going ahead we can even completely forgive the ones who tortured our souls at ‘that’ time after all they were just playing out what was meant to be.
4) The ability to influence: Unknowingly so I have affected many lives and many have affected mine- even the so called evil ones. Not everyone have the gift of accurate communication and expression to pass this knowledge to me. But I can just see that. I feel gifted and thank my creator to bless me with the ability to enrich others. All this only through the medium of relationships.
Finally I conclude with
There is power in learning to love someone unconditionally. It enables the lover to develop and grow emotionally. It removes blockages from one's own heart, enabling it to wander, explore, discover and become inspired. As the lover loves unconditionally, they become able to move past instilled beliefs, traditional concepts, and influenced behaviors.
Ultimately, unconditional love is about relinquishing control and discarding any expectations. Simply accept love, give love and be surprised by where the force may lead you (both!). It's probably to a far greater place than you could ever have imagined
No relationship is futile..Feel Liberated today..
Written well Monica ! So much angrezi went over my head, and had to read it twice.... :) U must have been the English teacher's apple of the eye student and desi ppl's cynosure... :)) ....
ReplyDeleteNeways, I guess relationships should always start as conditional. May later become unconditional. Then perhaps it also called as being in love. You should not be unconditionally loving from day one, or day hundred and one of the relationship. I think ppl should be selfish and open about the selfishness in a relationship. That works and builds trust. Let true love overcome that selfishness with time, if it ever happens.
I am trying to be an angrez too...ha ha..
I'm not the only angrez out here as I did not know what cynosure meant and had to actually look it up..
DeleteThe gist of this write-up is to detach urself and let the relationship naturally progress and eventually it will reveal its true purpose to you..unconditional love also will happen naturally (As you have pointed out)
But we can always agree to disagree :-)
I think the great fakir you are talking about is Saibaba. Is it possible to love someone unconditionally and without expectations? It seems hardly possible while living a mortal life. But popular belief is also that soul mates transcend the cycle of birth and death and move together forever, undisturbed by time and space (A bit too philosophical and metaphysical, right?). But I found your analysis of relationships engrossing. I'm keen on learning what you will be writing about next. Hoping it's as interesting as your last post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting Rajat. Yes it is Sai Baba only...I refrained from taking the name to avoid any religious bias etc
DeleteI have experienced unconditional love, not only of the obvious kid related to immediate blood relations..but also for a few of my freinds and I feel it back from them as well so I believe in it..it is true thoush it cannot happen with each and every one we meet
yes the next topic is on my mind..will write soon..as soon as im done with few official responsibilities
I must say I am pretty pleasantly surprised to read ur blog. I like what you say about there are no 'wrong' relationships. and on how people change and how you have related to people in your life. Great! You should remove the word nascent now!
ReplyDeletethanks jyoti for reading and commenting...its inspiring me to write further... :)
DeleteI never thought so deeply about relationships and their meanings. Great analysis! Trying to guess your next topic. :)
ReplyDeletethank you for reading and commenting. the next one should be written over the weekend...
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