River carves its path - The Economic Times

The journey of the spirit, much like the river that carves its path through stone, is an odyssey of perseverance and an unwavering quest for truth.

The Gita says that the true warrior fights not with weapons but with steadfastness of purpose. In its verses, we find the essence of a life devoted to higher ideals of justice, humility and selfless action.

Indian spiritual texts say that ‘dharma’ as a sacred duty aligns an individual with the cosmic order. Walking this path requires immense courage, for it demands renunciation of personal gain and embracing universal well-being. The Upanishads remind us that Truth alone triumphs, which becomes the guiding star for those who dare to tread the spiritual path, where the soul seeks liberation through service, sacrifice and the relentless pursuit of the Divine.

Non-violence, too, emerges as the highest expression of spiritual strength. Far from being a passive act, ‘ahimsa is a force of profound resistance against injustice’. It transforms adversaries through the power of love and compassion. The Gita teaches that hatred is never appeased by hatred; it is appeased by love alone. Such a path demands the purity of a heart untainted by vengeance and the resilience of a soul committed to universal harmony.

The spiritual odyssey of those who walk this path is an eternal beacon, inviting others to rise above division and hatred. Sant Kabir once said, ‘The river that flows in you also flows in me.’