Rainbow of Life
Life is like a rainbow wherein every colour manifests its own meaning There are three types of growth – vertical, horizontal and towards roots. The phenomenon of the vertical growth is usually represented by movement from inward to outward. However, the movement from outward to inward is called realization of inner instincts, which follows Salmon-like path. Undoubtedly, Salmon’s journey from the sea to freshwater is unusual, epic and fraught with dangers; nevertheless, it is full of dedication and passion for water.
The inward human journey leads to the inner world which is full of thoughts, feelings and ideas; hitherto hidden world that creates and sustains experiences. Deep exploration of this inner world paves path for enlightenment, the ultimate goal of life. The quest for enlightenment is traversable through four paths – Pleasure, Security, Virtue and Freedom – which are called the four “purusharthas” in Vedanta: Kama, Artha, Dharma and Moksa
