Dhanteras

How one is led to, what one is, is never known. And that is why, when one is, the elation knows bounds none. 

 

 

It all happens because what is obvious to all might not to be some one. So it happens that it happened with me...and thanks to a friend of mine, who affirmed that what is revealed to me, is already known. Nonetheless, revelations are always welcome...and hence this one too is being shared here. No more suspense...

 

 

It is about 'Dhanteras', celebrated before Diwali, when ritualistically goodies (could be anything, many things--but not nothing!) are bought. In fact it is deemed as the 'time to shop', hopping shops! As I read (on Facebook) her wishing all "A Happy Dhanteras", the word Dhanteras struck me with the ‘Dhan’ (wealth) of an insight...and so I asked her, "Does Dhanteras stand for 'dhan tera aas'?", which means “Wealth you are hoped and wished for”. And she affirmed.

 

 

At times it felt a bit queer that to invite money into the lives, people spend money.

 

 

But now when philosophically looked at, it is realized that we draw into lives what we give, what we stand for. Life moves on the principles of natural reciprocity. When we give out love we create an ambiance of love...when we spew hatred, hatred is what we generate and get. 

 

 

So this could be the principle behind Dhanteras too.

 

 

Though again, what is the real ‘Dhan’, varies for one and all. I am thankful to Dhanteras and to my friend whose wishes led me to this ‘Dhan’ of Dhanteras...and corroborated the same...and to the moment which led me to it...and of course I am grateful for the insight....

 

 

Had it not been for Dhanteras, 'this' ‘Dhan’ I would have remained oblivious of. 

 

 

"Happy Dhanteras" to all...

 

 

Sushmita Mukherjee,

 

November 11, 2012