गुण
Guna = merit, advantage, quality, attribute, efficiency, talent, virtue
We are all born with some talent or other, attributes and qualities which given proper attention, will make of us better human beings, able to contribute to society and provide for a positive life for ourselves.
No matter the circumstances in which we are born, it is possible, if we make our minds up to it, to expand our horizons. It takes work, it takes opportunities and the ability to grab them. Time and again it has been proven by people all over the world that self-effort, determination and a desire for better can drive one to substantial changes and improved conditions in life. There are, of course, those who are not born with the appropriately strong guna for this uplift. It is then up to those of us who have, to reach out and lend a hand.
Neither should our gunas be taken for granted. It pays to keep checking in, to ensure our growth is continuous and adding value to who we are and the impact we have on life.
"Growth is a spiral process, doubling back on itself,
reassessing and regrouping."
(Julia Margaret Cameron)
What an interesting word and an interesting angle. Here in the U.S., I feel like we tend to measure people by what we see as opposed to what's inside, their character. I feel like it's interesting to use a blanket term for inborn merits. It makes me wonder what my gunas might be, and if any of us can ever really know for sure? Thanks for another intriguing entry!
ReplyDeleteAnne from annehiga.com
Nice post. Everyone is a creation of God with some innate qualities in us.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I never considered this perspective of guna. I knew it was something to nurture and grow, but did not think about others who cannot. What a wonderful way to take responsibility for your strengths by using them for others.
ReplyDeleteSo true.
ReplyDeleteThe quote makes complete sense to me.
Thank you so much for this post dear Yaminini.