There is Nothing In The Outside World That is Not In Inside!!!
I have already written about my
perception and understanding of Kumbha Mela before though I have never been to
it so far. But I must say that was how I felt about KumbhaMela till last
Sunday.
On Sunday (26th July 2015) I had an
opportunity to attend the screening of “Conversation at Kumbha Mela” – a
documentary film on Kumbha Mela at Allahbad in 2013 at Nehru Centre, Worli - prepared
and organized by Anugraha.
It was truly amazing. I had never
thought the feeling would be so different. I had my own observation about Kumbha
Mela. But the documentary is really instructive, informative and enlightening!!
Any spiritual or religious venture
has its foundation on FAITH. It begins with Faith and ends in Faith as well. So
also the mystifying Kumbha Mela.
I knew that Kumbha Mela is known as
“the world's most massive act of faith” but the question never arrived in my
mind was how was it possible. I mean what short of power of magnetism the
“Mysterious Kumbha” has that draws millions and millions of people who arrive
there boarding overcrowded buses, trains or any means of transport with meager
belongings and heavy bundles to settle for few days of life in any corner of
the holy land, only to assimilate themselves in “ocean of humans” and to take a
dip in the holy rivers.
No advertisement, no grand
preparation by the administrative bodies, no sufficiency of hygiene and
sanitation, no availability of proper medications in case of a major health
break up, also not enough security and safety and no luxury of life. Still the Kumbha Mela
gathers human droplets to form an oceanic sight. The magical automation of life inside the
Kumbha Mela would leave you astounded while looking at the human veritable river
with wave after wave that flows onto the banks of the river and assimilate in
it.
With what looks to be “not so
equipped and resourced” administrative authorities to monitor the “largest
congregation of religious gathering in the World” makes Kumbha Mela not less
than a “spiritual adventure” of its kind.
Kumbha Mela is of course the holiest
religious Pilgrimage for the Hindus. And Pilgrimage is essentially a part of
every religion. But what boggles the mind is the “the colossal number of
devotee” who come to this sanctified event with such an incredible faith. Faith
forms the most significant force that makes Kumbha Mela possible. "The
unwavering conviction, faith and trust in something sublime, something
uplifting" might be the boosting force behind such a gathering...!!!
It is the power of faith that can
part a river, move mountains, and endure the hardships that come bundled up for
being an integral part of Kumbh Mela, a congregation of millions, gathered
together to be freed from the vicious earthly cycle of life and death and move
towards a heavenly realm, which knows no suffering or pain.
It's the mythological history of
India and the sacred religious texts that bind us carnal souls to an eternal
hope - things will be better, without the ever-imminent fear of them getting
worse that cripples us here.
"An eternal life free of
sins" is the promise that comes attached with the magnificent event of
Kumbh Mela. It's a promise to which millions want to be bound with, and it is
this promise that has made Kumbh Mela what it is today.
No matter what attracts people to
this gathering. It could be just Faith to submit oneself to the mystery of
Kumbha or the Curiosity to explore the spirit of jamboree. In any case one
learns the best lessons of “essence of Human life”.
Being a droplet in the Human Ocean
makes one to realize the tiny existence of oneself in the Universe. That takes
away the ego, pride and superciliousness and arrogance….the evils of human
life.
I learnt about something very
interesting is the “Kinchit daan” (little charity) that is performed here by
the devotees where people do charity in the form of various food materials like
rice, pulses, vegetables… etc and other things as well.
The symbolic meaning of “Kinchit
Daan” is no matter how much material wealth one acquires, it would always
remain kinchit (small). One who doise a charity of one ruee and one who dose a
charity of 1 billion…both are said as “kinchit”. The lesson is “charity is a
responsibility”.
Total submission before the
divinity, altruistic and selfless service to the mankind and being in UNITY
among the souls….that enlightens the human life. It brings peace, balance and
happiness in life. That is the most spiritual take away from Kumbha Mela.
May be that is why Kumbha Mela itself is termed as the “University of spirituality”
that opens for about two months in one place in every twelve year.
“I am unraveling the mysteries of Kumbh Mela by participating in the #TheKumbhMelaExperience activity at BlogAdda in association withAnugraha
(Images: Sources Google and http://thekumbhmelaexperience.com/)
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