Amidst all the applause surrounding Virat Kohli's dream-run with the bat,I suddenly chanced upon a video on youtube titled" Virat's MC/BC compilation". Indeed,if any Indian cricketer can give the Australians a run for their money in terms of on-the-field sledging , it's Virat, though as I heard,of late, Sachin Tendulkar has played an active role in calming down this 'Angry young man'of Indian Cricket.But , not everyone can necessarily remain as composed as a Sachin or Rahul Dravid under truly enraging provocations....not just in a cricket-field ,....but also real life.
But, is such spontaneity actually natural,instinctive reaction or just an exhibition of restlessness,mistaken for machismo??
Even the 'bhagvad geeta' says one who remains level-headed under all circumstances is the 'Ideal man'...but any normal person, who's not a hermit would say that's 'eutopian man'....or a senseless robot who remains indifferent to even worst of insult aimed at one's family-members.
Yes...Of Course,,,,Jesus passively forgived those who crucified him & Gandhiji proclaimed "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind"...but is it good enough for one's own persona & spine to leave everything to Karma & be just a silent onlooker??
That reminds me of one of the most celebrated chapters from 'Sri Ramkrishna Kathamrita'...where a docile snake fedup with children disturbing it continuosly by hurling stones, gets the supremely valuable advice 'Don't bite,but hiss.'
Hence, one doesn't need to go over-board with anger & bring oneself down to the level of the assaulter.on the contrary, true resilience lies in dignified retaliation. people say, bell the cat at 1st night. Truly, it's much better to reply to a nudge with another & end things there than smacking after several nudges. Scores settled.
But, is such spontaneity actually natural,instinctive reaction or just an exhibition of restlessness,mistaken for machismo??
Even the 'bhagvad geeta' says one who remains level-headed under all circumstances is the 'Ideal man'...but any normal person, who's not a hermit would say that's 'eutopian man'....or a senseless robot who remains indifferent to even worst of insult aimed at one's family-members.
Yes...Of Course,,,,Jesus passively forgived those who crucified him & Gandhiji proclaimed "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind"...but is it good enough for one's own persona & spine to leave everything to Karma & be just a silent onlooker??
That reminds me of one of the most celebrated chapters from 'Sri Ramkrishna Kathamrita'...where a docile snake fedup with children disturbing it continuosly by hurling stones, gets the supremely valuable advice 'Don't bite,but hiss.'
Hence, one doesn't need to go over-board with anger & bring oneself down to the level of the assaulter.on the contrary, true resilience lies in dignified retaliation. people say, bell the cat at 1st night. Truly, it's much better to reply to a nudge with another & end things there than smacking after several nudges. Scores settled.
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