What gives you power? An object of faith or faith in the
object?
Let’s have a look at a video from Shri. TT Rajan founder of Alma mater and infinitheismand
analyse what he says:
Don’t we face this situation every time. We believe that the
object of faith is giving us results and not our own faith in the object.
Now let us look back into our daily routine or work life and
relate this teaching. How often have you seen that your colleague or your
subordinates produce results beyond your own expectations just because you have
faith or trust in his ability or merely by telling him that you have trust in
his or her ability. What is this? This is your faith in the object
which is your colleague in this case. Your colleague, not discounting his
capabilities, is the object of faith. He by himself may not give his best if
you do not show faith in him.
Many times we come across situations where we are totally
disappointed with our work, feel that this job is not meant for us etc…. But
before taking any drastic step, just ask yourself, why were you selected in the
first place? Was it because it just happened by chance or was it because the
interviewers and the selection panelist had faith in your abilities and
believed that you are the right fit for the organization that they selected you
ahead of so many others. Answer this question before you decide to move on.
Having faith in the object can do wonders, much better that
what the object could have without faith. Let us take another example in the
cricket field. In the finals of ICC
Cricket World Cup 2011, an out of form MS Dhoni promoted himself up the order
just because he had faith in his own abilities. Well, you may take up instances
when this did not work out. Another example in the cricketing field, if you
notice, whenever Sachin Tendulkar bats with a no. 11 batsman, not often would
you see him taking strike. He will play his natural game, and enforce trust and
faith in his batting partner. More often than not, his batting partners don’t disappoint
him.
That is power of faith and trust. So, to conclude, let us
learn to have faith in an object or person rather than believing that the source
of power is the object itself.
What is your opinion about faith? Have you been benefited? Please feel free to discuss the same.
