Now I will ensure at least 10 'Surya Namaskars' every morning ;)
अश्वं नैव गजं नैव व्याघ्रं नैव च नैव च |
अजापुत्रं बलिं दद्यात् देवो दुर्बलघातक: ||
Ashvam naiva gajam naiva vyaaghram naiva cha naiva cha
Ajaaputram balim dadyaat devo durbala-ghaataka-ha.
Meaning:
Neither horse (ashva), nor elephant (gaja), nor tiger (vyaaghraa), none at
all.
Only the baby goat (ajaa-putra) is sacrificed in rituals.
(Thus, even God doesn't protect the weak)
This shloka emphasizes the importance of strength. Be it an individual, a
society or a nation, it is always the powerless that are exploited even
when they are not at fault. We can not afford to remain weak.
Indian culture, inspite of being the origin of the finest of philosophies;
inspite of a glorious & divine inheritance, is looked down upon today. The
only reason - her sons & daughters are spineless weak goats. Simply
possessing the best doesn't help, we should be powerful enough a society,
for the world to look up to us.
The use of power is not necessary but the knowledge, to us and to others,
that the power exists, and can be used effectively when needed, is
definitely a necessity. Its only the powerful who can promote peace.
