We have a custom in
our philosophy class to present a token of a philosophical value to every
member on his birthday.It was Prithviraj’s birthday,one of the members in my
class and it was my turn to gift him this time.The idea behind the custom was
to understand the spiritual implication behind giving and receiving gifts.The
acts of giving helps us to think of others.When we think of others and put them
ahead of ourselves,we reduce our thoughts about ourselves and thereby our
ego.This is especially when the act is done without any expectations.
I took the help from
my neighbor who knew madhubani painting and painted a card for him. The card had fishes drawn on
it which symbolizes ‘prosperity’ in madhubani form of art .I also wrote a small
quote from Mahatma Gandhi inside which inspires me and I personally believe a
lot “Be the change you wish to see in the world”.All the while what motivated
me to finish the card was the thought that it was my turn to make someone feel special
and reserve a small portion of his life with my memory.I didn’t want to lose
the chance by doing something ordinary.
Painting,music,reading
,writing,dance or any other form of art is an entire world of your own in
itself.It is an experience where you can connect with your deeper self and only
the doer can experience the feeling of inner joy and peace that comes from it.I
immersed my hands in colors after many years and enjoyed the feeling.
The effort was worth
as Prithviraj felt really happy and special to receive the card.
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