The day Shree Krishna came to meet me

Author: Neha Mulay

Pic Courtesy: Shweta Malhotra

Aniket’s life had indeed spiraled into a state of chaos. He was deeply entrenched in his corporate job, facing constant pressures, deadlines, and the stress of climbing the corporate ladder. This demanding lifestyle left him with little time for his personal life, including his young son and his strained relationship with his wife, Kirti.

His days were filled with long hours at the office, back-to-back meetings, and the never-ending pursuit of professional success. As he immersed himself in the world of corporate competition, his family life began to suffer. Aniket’s three-year-old son yearned for his father’s attention and affection, but he was often met with Aniket’s exhaustion and preoccupation with work.

Meanwhile, Kirti, feeling neglected and disconnected from her husband, gradually withdrew emotionally from their relationship. The warmth and love that once defined their marriage seemed to have faded away, replaced by a growing sense of loneliness and dissatisfaction.

 Aniket’s personal life was falling apart, and he was left with a profound sense of emptiness and confusion. His career had consumed him to the point where he had lost touch with the most important aspects of his life – his family and his own sense of self.

In the midst of Aniket’s chaotic existence, a divine encounter occurred that would change the course of his life forever. One ordinary day, as he wrestled with the burdens of his corporate job and the dwindling connections within his family, a surreal moment transpired. Shree Krishna, the embodiment of divine wisdom and compassion, appeared before him. Aniket stood in awe, his disbelief mingling with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. 

In the presence of Shree Krishna, Aniket found solace, a sanctuary amidst his turmoil. The deity, in his infinite grace, acknowledged Aniket’s struggles and the fragmented way in which he remembered the divine – through sneezes, through fleeting phone calls with his parents, ending in a soft whisper, ‘Jai Shree Krishna’.

 It was these moments, even amidst chaos, that Krishna acknowledged as Aniket’s belief in the divine presence. Krishna, in his serene wisdom, imparted the essence of patience and self-belief.

He shared verses from the Bhagavad Gita, the sacred scripture, teaching Aniket the importance of resilience and faith.

“कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥” (Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana, Ma Karmaphalaheturbhurma Te Sangostvakarmani) –

Your right is to perform your duty only, but never to its fruits. Let not the fruits of action be your motive, nor let your attachment be to inaction. These words resonated deep within Aniket’s soul. Through the teachings of the Gita, Krishna illuminated the path of patience, reminding Aniket that life’s challenges were but temporary, and his duty was to face them with unwavering determination. 

Aniket began to understand that the chaos surrounding him was not insurmountable. With patience and self-belief, he could regain control of his life, mending the fragile threads of his relationships and finding harmony within himself. In the ensuing days, guided by Krishna’s teachings, Aniket faced his challenges with newfound resilience.

He embraced his family, cherishing every moment, and worked diligently at his job without being burdened by the outcomes. The storm within him began to calm, and he found strength in his belief, not just during sneezes or phone calls but in every breath he took.

Aniket’s transformation was a testament to the power of faith and patience. Through the teachings of Shree Krishna, he learned to navigate the complexities of life with grace, emerging from the chaos stronger and wiser.

His belief in himself, once fragile, became an unshakable pillar of his existence, reminding him that even in the face of chaos, there was an underlying order waiting to be discovered.

About the Author

My name is Neha Mulay and I am a mother of a 20-year-old who is persuing his major in Psychology. An educator by profession with a 15year experience in preschool on developing curriculums to Teacher’s Training.  

A passion for reading and exploring helps me interact with everyone easily. I am also a freelance Voiceover Artist lending my Voice to a few Documentary films and educational films.

I gladly can define myself as “A People’s Person” who loves interacting and understanding people on the opposite side.