MARIA FERNANDES | NT
At some point in our life, all of us have faced a crisis or will face a crisis; it could be losing a loved one or a job, or facing /handling a divorce. We cannot anticipate everything but we can anticipate some things. Crisis management has never been more important than it is today!
Highlighting the importance of learning how to manage crisis in recent times, head of the Ponda branch of the Ramkrishna Mission, Swami Aryanandji Maharaj was the guest on the recent The Navhind Times talk show, ‘Talk from the
Heart’ which aired on the Goa 365 channel.
“With progress comes change and this invariably brings with it, its own set of challenges. These challenges are not restricted to any one area but can be seen in all spheres of our life, personal, professional, social, emotional, etcetera,” said Maharaj.
In the realm of relationships especially among youngsters, meeting people, falling in love and sometimes out of love are common. However, not all are able to navigate the complexities of these relationships given that break-ups are bound to happen. “Before getting into a relationship, we need to understand that observing the opposite person, getting to know him/her is very important. Love at first sight is all very good but to maintain that relationship, there has to be understanding, tolerance and stability. Communication is extremely essential,” he
explained.
In today’s day and age where we can connect with anyone, anywhere, there is still a gaping hole in our communication. New technologies especially our phones are eroding the social fabric of our society. This void is most seen between family members and often leads to disastrous consequences. Maharaj also spoke about the various relationships particularly the issues that arise when a girl/woman marries and goes to the in-laws home. “Adjustments, empathy and again tolerance are critical. This empathy should be from all sides and not just the spouse, parents or the woman alone. All have to work to maintain peace and harmony,”
he stated.
He also stressed the need for and benefits of detachment in certain situations and giving examples, he expounded how it plays out in life. “If a young boy is leading a cow in to the fields with a rope and the cow suddenly starts running ahead, at some point that boy will have to let go of the rope for his own safety. In the same manner, at times we too have to let go of the attachments for our own peace of mind,” he said.
“Tolerating to a certain extent is strength but if you are getting physically or emotionally hurt then we have to detach and this detachment too is strength
not weakness.”
Maharaj also spoke about his organisation’s ideology and the various works and activities undertaken by the organisation.
