BE HAPPY

We tend to learn things daily.Though we may not understand and appreciate some of the things that we experience. Yet, over a period of time we are made to understand the things that remain unexplained to us. This i am saying from my personal experience. One of my professors has the habit of blessing us with his trade mark words-  “Khush Rahiyye” - translated into English  - “Be Happy”.  The common blessing given by elders is — “Jeete Raheeye”– “Keep Living”.

I was unable to appreciate the meaning of these words while i was one of his (best)student. At times i wondered on the message that was being conveyed to me by these words. No doubt studies were taking its toll on me.But i had been a cheerful person in every kind of situation. Then, what exactly did the Professor mean by this blessing.

Now after coming into job and interacting with so many people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, education,i understand the true meaning of these two words. One may be cheerful at heart but the circumstances around you may not let you be happy and cheerful. Then there are colleagues, friends, relatives who will try to make your life miserable and enjoy at your plite. This may be out of habit, compulsion, rat race, jealosy or otherwise.

Yet in the given scenario - if one hears these two soothing words - Be Happy then it seems soothing and the faith in life gets restored. For there are still some people around you who do not want you to fail, let down, get bogged by your cicumstances,face the world and life as it comes before you.

Moreover one may be wealthy, may have acquired a status in the society,yet its not a guarantee that he may be happy in life.

“Jeete Raheeye” is needed. But then what is the use of a long life devoid of happiness.

Blessed i feel, with these thoughts and wish that i get to hear these words too often from the same gentlemen for years to come. Thankyou sir, for  adding this positivity in our lives.