The heart is a poem, the mind..a prose!!
The heart is a poem, the mind..a prose!!
‘Global Civilization: A Buddhist – Islamic Dialogue’, a book – an interaction between Dr. Daisaku Ikeda and Majid Tehranian, that I have been reading lately has inspired me to draw the analogy that I have taken the help of to bring home the point.
The difference between poetry and prose is predominantly that of a heart and a mind. They are both vehicles of expression, but a little different in their effect.
In any given language, these two literary forms use words to express. While the words weaved in poetry soar far beyond their intrinsic meaning, the ones used in prose often become deadlocked as mere text. They both exude a meaningful thought, but the poem has the capacity that can set the heart on a free flight.
A dream sprouting from the heart might sometimes take longer to scale, but the one spurring from the mind could often end up in a hollow, capitalistic chase and could become lesser meaningful.
Thus, In our youth, when adrenaline is still pumping, when inner fires are still raging, it becomes imperative that we have a heart that dares to dream, and the mind that has the vigor to chase that dream through tenacious efforts. If we were to not conduct our struggles correctly today, we are sure to end up with (perhaps) full pockets but empty hearts in years to come. On the other hand, if we can nurture a heart of dreams (honest to our lives) and the patience to persevere in our efforts, we would never have a regret!!
Even the winner in the ‘Rat Race’ ends up being a Rat. Whereas, if we were to run the race based on humanitarianism- money would flow consequentially, and we – still end up being Humans!!
Having sounded preachy, I still feel the pedigree of youth today have much more potential. Just when one feels that the adversities & challenges the human race is facing are getting overpoweringly steep, I feel thorough delight as I observe that the youth today is more responsible and aware; be it towards their fundamental rights as citizens, or towards saving trees, tigers, water or the planet itself.
Youth… Jai ho!!
Lots of Love & Best Wishes,
Manav
BTW : Wish you a (waterfree) Happy & Safe Holi!!
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