Slokam 9

We lose our balance when we are consistently euologized or praised.  Our own sense of false pride becomes highly elevated.  We start to believe that we possess capabilities that the rest of humanity does not have. We soon start to live in a world of illusion and assumed lordship.  Rajasic guna starts to take root.

Daksha felt disrespected because his son-in-law Shiva does not get up from his seat to acknowledge the presence of Daksha.  He feels so disrespected that he insults his own daughter by not inviting her to a yagnya conducted by him. His daughter is unable to bear the pain and ultimately gives up her tenure on this planet.  Shiva perumal, in anger, disrupts the yagnya and finally kills Daksha. The confrontation results in many curses being traded between the Father in law and Son in Law,  resulting in permanent damage to both sides.

Shiva Perumal is not known to get easily agitated. He does not cause disruption or damage.  Yet the circumstances that life can throw at us are so intricately and meticulously designed to test us that few can come out unscathed.

May we never allow our ego to take over and blind us to reality about our place in society. May we always remain consistently balanced and unmoved, despite the insults and the garbage that may be thrown at us.

May we always lead sattvic lives with an equitable/balanced demeanor and disposition.