Hidden Struggles and the Silent Call: A Spiritual Lens on Modern Life

 

Title: Hidden Struggles and the Silent Call: A Spiritual Lens on Modern Life

Introduction In the age of rapid technology, social media displays, and ever-growing material ambition, the soul of man is growing quieter. While the world seems bright on the outside, within, there's a deep inner turmoil. A powerful set of lines in Hindi captures this very contradiction:

"भिड़ा है सब कोई जमाने में बताता नहीं कोई है। खाई है चोट सबी ने, कराहता सब कोई है। क्या कहे भीरूता, कायरता के किस्से अपने, गंवाई है लाज अपनी छुपाता सब कोई है। रस्सी टूटी पर बल न गया, लाज राखो बनवारी पुकारता नहीं कोई है।"

Meaning and Depth: The Soul Behind the Words These verses reflect a universal truth – everyone is fighting a battle, but no one speaks of it. The outer image is calm; the inner storm remains hidden. In these lines, we hear the quiet cries of human beings who carry their wounds behind polite smiles and filtered photos.

This mirrors the ancient struggle depicted in the scriptures. Arjuna, standing on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, was paralyzed by doubt and despair. Like modern man, he tried to suppress his emotional turbulence until Lord Krishna compelled him to speak, to open up, and surrender.

"Khayi hai chot sabhi ne" – Even mighty warriors like Bhishma, Hanuman, and Karna faced their own devastating blows. Pain and loss are universal, transcending time.

Spiritual Teachings from Scriptures and Puranas

• In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says: "Samshayatma vinashyati" – the one filled with doubt perishes. The one who cannot express or resolve his inner confusion will fall into spiritual and emotional decay.
• The Upanishads declare: "Aham Brahmasmi" – I am the Divine. This affirms that even if the outer rope (hope or ego) breaks, the inner strength remains.
• In the Ramayana, Draupadi’s faith shines when she cries out to Krishna in her moment of helplessness, and He responds. But in today's times, as the poet says, "pukarta nahin koi hai" – no one calls out.

Modern Relevance: Today’s Silent Battle This silence is not due to strength but fear – fear of being judged, misunderstood, or appearing weak. We live in an era where everyone shows their highlight reels but hides their behind-the-scenes. Vulnerability is often mistaken for weakness.

The verse “Rassi tooti par bal na gaya” reminds us that even when circumstances collapse, our inner spirit, our Atman, is untouched. But to tap into that strength, we must surrender – not to the world, but to the Divine. We must learn to call out again: "Laj rakho Banwari!"

Conclusion: Returning to the Inner Call These lines are not just poetic – they are prophetic. They tell us that every individual is silently enduring, hiding their wounds behind routine smiles. But just as Draupadi called, just as Arjuna questioned, we too must seek that inner voice, that Divine refuge.

Today, in the midst of noise and chaos, let’s not be afraid to whisper or cry out: "Laj rakho Banwari!" – because acknowledging our brokenness is the first step toward true spiritual wholeness.

Let the rope break, but never let go of the faith. Let the wounds ache, but never forget the inner balm.

Speak. Express. And call upon the Divine. He is still listening.

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