Journey of Ayodhya to Lanka and back to Ayodhya.
Our journey through life is like the journey of Ayodhya to Lanka and back to Ayodhya. At the start, we’re in a place much like Ayodhya — a peaceful and harmonious state within ourselves. It’s like a city of no wars, where our inner world is undisturbed, and everything feels serene.
However, as life unfolds, we may find ourselves transitioning to a metaphorical Lanka. In this place, there are constant struggles and challenges. It’s akin to Tagore’s saying, “where the world has not been broken into fragments by narrow domestic walls.” These walls represent the barriers we build within ourselves — the lust, anger, greed, attachments, and ego that we accumulate in the journey. Our inner Ayodhya becomes overshadowed by the complexities of life, much like the shift from Ayodhya to Lanka.
During this stage, it’s crucial for us to pause and reflect on Tagore’s words. Are we building walls that fragment our inner world, or are we tearing down these walls to embrace unity and peace within ourselves? The struggles in Lanka become opportunities for introspection, a chance to understand in which stage of the internal journey we find ourselves.
Just as Rama embarked on a challenging quest to rescue Sita and restore righteousness, we too can navigate our way back to Ayodhya — a place of inner tranquility and balance.
One of these walls is our ego, a sort of barrier that can cause problems, even in the name of religion. Sometimes, when people fight in the name of God or Ram, it’s not really for them, but more to boost our egos. This fighting and disharmony in the name of religion often comes from our egos — the feeling of wanting to be right, better, or in control.
As we go through tough times (Lanka), it’s important to think about how our egos might be causing problems. The teachings from places like the Brahma Kumaris act like a guide, showing us how to be humble, loving, and understanding. These qualities help break down the walls created by our egos.
The journey back to a peaceful place (Ayodhya) is not just about finding peace within but also about stopping the fights caused by our egos. It’s like learning to be kind and understanding, realizing that fights in the name of religion come from our egos. By recognizing and dealing with our egos, we can help make the world a better place where people understand and care for each other.
This journey, from Ayodhya to Lanka and back to Ayodhya, is a metaphor for the twists and turns of life. It prompts us to reflect on the walls we may be building within, hindering our inner peace. The story encourages introspection, asking each of us to consider our own internal journey and the quest for rediscovering the innate goodness and purity that resides within.
In essence, our life story is a constant cycle of self-discovery, transformation, and the pursuit of inner harmony — a journey that resonates with Tagore’s insightful words about breaking down narrow domestic walls to create a world of unity and understanding.
