When
Hearts Embrace Hearts-13
Winged Bird, Deep-rooted Mountain!
A migratory bird flying through various
countries and continents landed on a mountain peak. The mountain asked the
bird, “Which places did you visit?” Spelling out names of the places it
visited, in a jest, it looked at the mountain and said, “What’s the use of
telling you the name of the places? You
have no idea about these places, I visited. You got only height, but can’t
fly.”
In all humility, the mountain replied, “I
know details of all the places in the world heard through millions of birds who
have been coming and resting on my peak since centuries. It’s true that I
haven’t visited those places. But, my friends have visited. When God gave you
wings, He gave me solid foundation.”
Before the bird could complete, “what’s the
use...” an eagle came down and snatched the bird and flew away. The bird with
wings had no roots!
It’s a childhood story that unravels so
many lessons of life!
A renowned Malayalam poet Thunjath Ezhuthachan
once wrote that the worms inside the fig think that they thrive in heavenly
bliss. The state of most of human beings are like those worms inside the ripen
fig which may drop anytime. They find cosiness in the momentary delights and
fantasies of the mortal body, which may perish anytime. And, they neglect the
soul and eventually lose it. Those who tether their souls with failsafe Power
are the blessed ones. They become winged birds and deep-rooted mountains!
The faith in the Almighty is like standing
tall and upright on strong roots with humility. The Creator shouldn’t be
perceived or reminisced as the One who caters to our insignificant and small
needs. He is the Root! He is the Fact! Those who stand with Him will not lose
their footing, says Scripture. They are similar to mountains that know their
strength!
Such life needs to be sustained invariably.
A spiritual relationship should be established with that Super Power that
remains constant irrespective of happiness or grief! If one sustains such a
bond, the tales they pen won’t go in vain! As a matter of fact, life is nothing
but a collection of tales!
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