The case for spirituality

As funny as it may sound there is a case for spirituality even when we're dealing with mundane things in the business world. When a complex set of functions or mechanisms seemingly operate on their own, juxtaposed and geared in a complex mechanism, it can seem difficult to understand how things will turn out, and invariably cause us to lose confidence in what we're meant to do. It is in these scenarios that some spiritual inclination, training or knowledge can be a great support, because thats how life in general works. By itself.

When dealing with real world troubles, it helps to recognize that we're not in control of things the way we believed we were. We're harnessed... we're floating kites at the end of a string, given all the evidence in the world, yet we try and break free, we try and rip the thread without the use of our hands, by simply gaping at it in frustration. We do not see reality for what it is, despite the most obvious truths that stare us in the face.

Ironically, I've observed that spirituality, like most things is a calling. You can not cultivate an interest in it, at least not one sufficiently strong to be impacted by the knowledge contained therein.

I often think that most of our real problems simply become mitigated in intensity if we have some element of spirituality in ourselves. If nothing else, it helps us deal with ourselves a lot better than if we were constantly trying to dodge the bullets we cannot see. India's contribution to the world is really invaluable.