14 January 2013, 07:26 PM IST
Makar Sakrant is celebrated on the day the sun enters the zodiac sign (rashi) of Capricorn (Makar). There are idiosyncrasies typical to the celebration of this festival. People use the sesame seeds for various utility modes in life : for bathing, eating, drinking water etc. Festivals, in India, carry so much of a logical significance. According to Ayurveda, in winter, the consumption of sesame seeds is overall beneficial for human beings. The oil in these seeds generate body heat, preventing the ill effects of cold.
Come Makar Sakrant and kite flying becomes an instant fad in many regions of India. Look up into the sly and one gets to see a myriad kites dancing with joy. The new age kits are not just of the square shape with a triangular tail but have evolved into varieties like golden kite, dragon kites, fiber kites, eagle kite, train kites etc.
Kites are objects of inspiration. They can teach us a whole lot of life management skills. I share a few such lessons which I learn from these kites :
Fly high against the wind: The way kites fly against the wind is amazing, they don't fly with the wind. Though the turbulence in the air forces the kite to lose track and move here and there, the kite still manages to maneuver itself using aerodynamic skills.
When circumstances are against, the general trend is to lose hope and surrender. This is when one should take inspiration from these kites. Sky is never the limit for those who have the will and determination to be successful. More the challenges, sturdy would be the success.
Be Connected : A kite beautifully demonstrates the value of basics. One may rise too high in career but the moment connection with the basics of character, attitude and discipline is lost, all the success is likely to dwindle away. The kite string is one of the most essential elements in its flying phenomenon. Tauter is this thread, better are the chances of survival in today's business wise competitive & socially adulterated environment
Kite Reel and Winder: The reel symbolizes family and winder the values. Go out in the professional world, achieve your targets and when it is dusk, come back home. Your home sweet home stacks all your faiths, beliefs and moments of spiritual peace. The home unwind does provide an individual the reel of energy required to be happy.
The tail: A kite flies high while the tail swirls behind. The kite tail gives us the message to always leave tracks of lessons learnt. Success follows success and there is every chance that some people might be following our path. Sharing of information with all such followers propagates prosperity in the society. As Mr. Narayana Murthy quotes in one speech, "My sincere hope is that this sharing ( of lessons learned in life) will help you (the future generation) see your own trials and tribulations for the hidden blessings they can be!"
Life is an act of balance: What do you do when the kite does not take off? First try to adjust the balances? Isn't it? A kite is as good as the balance & symmetry it maintains. No matter how beautiful the kite is, if you fail to balance the fitting spars or the string, it won't fly well enough.
We live in a mutually interdependent lifestyle and life is all about balance. If we ignore the needs and demands of people around us and our society, it is sure we would bang harsh on ground. When things do not turn out the way you wish it to, try setting the balances right.
Teamwork: One cannot fly a kite in isolation, It takes two to fly a kite. Teamwork is essential.
Life is as we choose it: Our experiences in life are directly proportional to the choices we make. Children either make a kite or buy it. When they buy a kite they decide on the type, colour and design of the kite. Next, they choose where and when to fly the kite. Life is a series of decisions.
The view of multiple kites decorating the sky sets a wonderful exhilaration. However all that looks beautiful is not always very easy and simple. Sometimes the kite gets prey in the sky in spite of the flier's best efforts. What to do in such situations? Get the lessons and take a decision to fly another kite! Isn't it? Likewise some days are just not ours and things do not work out our way. What do we do next? If we surrender, the story ends; however when we are patient and carry on with our efforts the sight of success reappears.
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PS. An appeal : Many birds get killed by the string of the kite. I request the kite flier's not to apply sharp edge materials to the kite string. This might harm a bird. Also fly a kite in such open areas where the birds are less likely to fly low. Let birds live.
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