It is rightly said that the workings of the human mind are most complex and unfathomable .The behavioral patterns of individuals are tuned in varied ways . Generally it is the outcome of the sanskars one has inherited and imbibed from one's family . These sanskars are not newly acquired by an individual rather they are carried forward from many lifetimes as our belief system has drilled this into our core beings.
However, one's conduct and one's temperament is circumstantial and is solely related to one's upbringing . It is thus that family background and parental roles become all important.
A new born enters this world not bearing a clean slate but carrying sanskaars acquired in previous births. Initially the innate innocence is sheer bliss though gradually it is smothered in layers of complexes and complexities with the all- encompassing ego raising its ugly head and asserting itself stifling the simple uncomplicated inner self.
That is one of the banes of being endowed with what we term as the best gift of The Almighty , which no other living being has ..., the thinking mind
All other living creatures termed as wild animals untamed and even ferocious at times follow a set pattern in their lives...they have their own ways of communicating , fending for themselves, procreating , also quarreling yet disciplined and are loyal to their fraternity without harbouring any prejuudices , leaving the world without any hue and cry and ....
yet we call them wild animals and creatures!! Ironically this is The Intelligence of Wild Things which we humans sadly lack.
Sometimes I envisage how life would have been better if the left brain was a little unused. There would be more peace and joy in the universe. albeit with fewer comforts.
It is this ego which needs to bridled , subdued and toned down for it is the primary cause of anxiety , perturbation, disquietude and agitation in lives . To be easily offended , to be aggressive ,self - obsessed and unable to accept anything not in accordance with the egoistic mindset , to be always judgemental about any and everyone and to think that no one else can be right are indicative of a fully bloated ego. What is detrimental about this is that while others are inflicted and tormented with unnecessary mental harassment due to their ensuing behaviour the particular individual in turn does suffer uneasiness and some kind of guilt and remorse later .
Inner peace is shattered and only disquiet and disillusionment reigns supreme then.
Mass hysteria , destruction and devastation ensues as is rampant in present times . This is a world- wide phenomenon wherein agitated and disturbed minds in their quest to assert their supremacy are spearheading violence which is proving to be disastrous for the entire human race
A bloated ego is indicative of a deep inner complex...an unusual mix of superiority and inferiority complex....the one trying to suppress the other . This false image --building robs one of their inane goodness and courteousness causing them to be estranged and alienated by people in general who wish to avoid humiliation and hurt .
The deep - seated complexes may be due to many factors , social personal , emotional or even circumstantial. Childhood upbringing and the code of conduct , gender bias related norms imparted and inculcated and cumstances as well as want of proper role models certainly shape and govern the mental makeup .
No solution is possible till the time realisation dawns and one begins to make a conscious effort for some transformation .
It is a cliché that one cannot expect the other to change as it is well nigh impossible to change one's nature . ...one needs to go on accepting and adapting to the other's whims and idiosyncratic ways . So long as this belief remains there is no redemption ....neither for the doer or the receiver !
But when realisation dawns one is not only relieved and appeased but also becomes spiritually elevated , inundated in joy and tranquility ...that is what all our learned spiritual Gurus are trying to propogate and instil in humankind! Let us keep our hopes alive !!
