Ayodhyaa Kaand - Can Destiny Be Changed?
The majority of Hindus subscribe to the view that the destiny of each person is written (metaphorically speaking) on the forehead by the Creator, Lord Brahmaa. As a consequence, almost every major occurrence – especially mishaps and sudden death – is attributed to the unchangeable course of destiny.
If this hypothesis is carefully examined, then one can easily be led into resigning himself/herself to the hand of destiny. This trend of thought would allow painful experiences like sickness, deceptive encounters, fragile relationships and even early death to run its course without the necessary intervention.
In Ayodhyaa Kaand of the Raamaayan, Bharat saw the need to make a significant pronouncement on destiny and the limitations of its power. He said,
‘So-ee Gosaaee jo Vidhi gati chhaykee
Sakai ko taaree tek jo tekee’
Who else but the Supreme can help us evade the harsh hand, sometimes, of destiny which the Creator (Lord Brahma) has so prescribed for us (based on the laws of Karma).
As one reads, especially Ayodhyaa Kaand, Bharat’s characteristics were highly proclaimed by Shree Raam. Bharat acknowledges that according to our Karma (actions), destiny is carved. However, we are given an opportunity to redress our misdeeds if, with Bhakti (unconditional love for God), we stand in readiness before the Supreme. Raamaayan declares that destiny is powerful (‘prabala’) but, as endorsed by Bharat, it can be thwarted with concerted efforts using tools like mantra recitation and ‘hawan’.
As stated by Bharat, the Supreme can be called upon to intervene in the harsh hand that destiny is sometimes set to deliver.
If this hypothesis is carefully examined, then one can easily be led into resigning himself/herself to the hand of destiny. This trend of thought would allow painful experiences like sickness, deceptive encounters, fragile relationships and even early death to run its course without the necessary intervention.
In Ayodhyaa Kaand of the Raamaayan, Bharat saw the need to make a significant pronouncement on destiny and the limitations of its power. He said,
‘So-ee Gosaaee jo Vidhi gati chhaykee
Sakai ko taaree tek jo tekee’
Who else but the Supreme can help us evade the harsh hand, sometimes, of destiny which the Creator (Lord Brahma) has so prescribed for us (based on the laws of Karma).
As one reads, especially Ayodhyaa Kaand, Bharat’s characteristics were highly proclaimed by Shree Raam. Bharat acknowledges that according to our Karma (actions), destiny is carved. However, we are given an opportunity to redress our misdeeds if, with Bhakti (unconditional love for God), we stand in readiness before the Supreme. Raamaayan declares that destiny is powerful (‘prabala’) but, as endorsed by Bharat, it can be thwarted with concerted efforts using tools like mantra recitation and ‘hawan’.
As stated by Bharat, the Supreme can be called upon to intervene in the harsh hand that destiny is sometimes set to deliver.