Sita-The Ultimate Symbol of a Balanced Mind

 

Sita-The Ultimate Symbol of a Balanced Mind

भई प्रगट कुमारी भूमि-विदारी जनहितकारि भयहारी।

अतुलित छबि भारी मुनि - मनहारी जनकदुलारी सुकुमारी।।

Life is replete with ups and downs. Human beings could be adversely affected by life’s unpredictable events, both physically and mentally and therefore it’s important for everyone to have a balanced mind. And one Ramayan character who is the ultimate symbol of such a mind is, undeniably, Mata Sita.

Mata Sita is an integral part of our consciousness. Her personality teaches us many valuable lessons especially the importance of maintaining a balanced mind amid exceptionally challenging circumstances. She is the ideal woman, an outspoken wife who freely expresses herself, who has a clear conscience, and who knows what she wants with her life.

Unimaginable Struggle of Mata Sita

Despite being the wife of Lord Ram, the nature of Mata Sita is very human. She faces unimaginable struggles, still never loses her balance, always keeping a meditative heart. Though often regarded as the personification of devotion and controlled behaviour, sometimes she deviates from the ideal as well. She is critical of Lord Ram at times, goes to the forest with Him despite being a princess and against His wishes, falls prey to temptation, spoke unkind words to Her husband’s brother and then repented.

She was faithful to her husband devotedly and did not get allured by the luxury and comfort in Ravan's castle. Yet, she faced suspicion, accepted separation from Lord Ram and raised strong children as a single mother. And finally, Mata Sita did what she wanted with her life- leaving everybody, including Lord Ram, in the awe of Her forever.

The Power of a Balanced Mind

It’s difficult to even imagine such a struggling life and Mata Sita lived such a life with dignity, maintaining a balanced mind under all circumstances. Such a mind makes Her a strong symbol of truth, sincerity, and self-sacrifice. Her endurance is simply divine.

Moreover, the life story of Mata Sita also shows how a balanced mind can act wisely under tough circumstances.

Here’s an example of her presence of mind.

When demon Ravan kidnapped her, she was overwhelmed yet she had the consciousness to throw away her jewelry on the way. She was able to think that Lord Ram would come in search of Her and these ornaments would give Him a hint of the route on which Ravan is taking Her. Such resilience and strong mental ability is impossible if the mind is not in a balanced state amid challenges.

Furthermore, at the deeper level, Mata Sita teaches how a seeker should pursue his Spiritual Path, despite deviations, to realize the Supreme Truth which is to get immersed in God at the end.

So, let’s learn from the incredible qualities of Mata Sita in order to cope with difficult circumstances of life and try to attain a balanced mind which is possible through Yoga, Meditation, and Satvik diet.

Prayers and good wishes for all on the pious occasion of Sita Navami!