AHAM BRAHMASMI

The subject for a write-up was decided long ago, but had few questions to be answered before writing. I was amazed by the thought of a transformation on finding the answers, that I would emerge out of the tunnel guided by a ray of hope. But nothing happened so let me share these confusions with few others rather than let the topic fade away.

I have not been pious all my life. But have worshipped every God, animal, tree, and objects which others queued up to worship, thanks to my faith that gave me the liberty, not restricting to a one All Powerful. I pray to Gods when in trouble but readily forget them when things get better.

I spent half my life this way, but not for long. The unexpected happened to humankind which was at the brink of Euphoria that we have known everything. From Genetics to Robotics, Android to Humanoid. A virus took the human race for a ride. The world scrambled for solutions. People distanced from each other, covered their faces, locked themselves behind doors, clapped hands, lit candles and even prayed to their Gods. I too followed all the above.

It had always been tradition for we humans to reach out to the Gods whenever something disastrous happens. This time it was like a supernatural event that prevented us from assembling at worship places. Mankind has always felt safer when assembled in groups, but now groups are considered the most dangerous. Many of my friends isolated altogether, confining themselves to their laptops, mobiles, TV's and washrooms (frequent hand washing). But as always a few took it head on. A Surgeon friend of mine asked "how can an invisible virus stop me from doing what I have thrived all my life, when it is the most needed?"

Yes. How can a virus dictate terms and run the world by bringing the rich to their knees, poor to their verge, the powerful to shatter and all Analogies to fail. Is this the beginning of Doomsday? But one factor gave me a chance to breathe ease. All the infected did not succumb. Many came out without much suffering. What made them so lucky? Is it that the blessed made it and the cursed faded or were the Gods taking sides? A 70 year old recovered after few days of temperature, sore throat and coughs but a 30 year old succumbed showing no major symptoms in the beginning of the infection.

The world was paused and so was commerce. Big Bullies to street side vendors, everyone struggled at their levels. Then, as the saying goes, "If you decide to hang the Capitalist, a Capitalist will sell you the rope". They encashed the fear. Floor cleaners and Detergents emphasized their power over the virus (even a Great President acknowledged). Every manufacturer tried to associate their product with one catchword - "Immunity". Even Bath soaps, tea, biscuits, wash towels and most of our everyday items elaborated their contributions to improve Immunity.

Although a common word, it's significance and necessity was highlighted the most in recent times. It's meaning need not be elaborated, but how and who will acquire it needs elaboration.

Does the one who do regular workouts and physical exercises get full immunity?

Probably not, even a few fitness freaks succumbed.

Are the people with good food habits, planned diets, and no addictions Immune?

Maybe not, as statistics are not convincing.

Are the young more Immune than the elder?

Not necessarily - Indicates the Mortality rate.

Are the vaccinated Immune?

We don't know for sure. But if infected, Mortality chances are reduced.

Now isn't it confusing whether Immunity needs more study than the virus?

Can Immunity be acquired?

Yes. But when is uncertain.

Who can have Immunity?

No special ones. Anybody can.

How to know whether someone has Immunity?

Only when infected.

What determines one's Immune system?

One's Gene, Habits, Lifestyle.

When all these fuss were happening around, I heard a spiritual leader answering questions for his disciplines.

"Can spirituality be acquired?"

"Yes. But when is uncertain."

"Who can attain spirituality?"

"No special one's. Anyone can."

"How to know whether somebody is spiritually enlightened?"

"Only when attained"

"What determines one's destiny?"

"One's Karma."

The last question asked to the guru was,

"Where to find God?"

His simple answer was,

"Search within yourself".

Is not Immunity also the power which we have to find within ourselves? In other words, is Immunity the God within ourselves that we have been searching for so long. Is it not the one going to protect us? Is it not the one going to help us thrive? Is it not the power from the energy within ourselves? Will it be wrong to say, Immunity is the power within us which cannot be measured, realized, predicted, neither created, nor destroyed in a go? Don't we relate all these to the Almighty we believe in? Is Immunity the Aham Brahmasmi we have been searching for?

- A Thought the Other way Round.