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Before I start the topic a big thanks to DD for initiating this thought process in me. So scientifically what is the difference between reflection and a shadow. Reflection happens from bouncing the light, whereas shadow blocks the light. And if you observe you can see reflection at the same position. Reflection doesn't move on its own. It is static. Whereas shadow with time it moves around. You can see shadow in front, shadow in side and shadow behind based on the time of the day. Also the length of the shadow also varies it can be short and long.
Everyone love to see their reflection in the mirror. But how many of us have paid attention to the shadow. And if you look reflection is an illusion, whereas shadow is a reality. Reflection gives you what you give to it. So if your reflection is not good looking, then you are not giving the right things to yourself.
But shadow, shadow is not in your control, it is in the control of the time. Based on the time it.
What does it means in life. Your shadow is your defense. Something which is always with you, something that looks dark, but understand it takes the hit, so that you can be protected at that particular time. Something which understands from where you will get attacked and positions itself accordingly so that you are always protected. You do not realize its presence. But imagine its absence. It is there as long as you live, as long as your physical body is present, its absence is the absence of your physical body.
But reflections they continue to be there even in your absence. Because they are what you have given out. They represent your values, your thought process, your ideals and creates your immortality.
But if your reflection has to be good and doing something worthwhile for the society, you need to understand your shadow. Understand time and act according to the time. In tandem with the laws of nature, so that nature's defense, just like the shadow is always with you. So instead of spending your time with reflection, spend your time with shadow. Reflection will happen on its own. People always give importance to reflection. My image and never pay attention to shadow. They never understand without the right actions at the right time, the reflection will not look the same as its now.
And from Ramayan perspective when Ram and Siya went for Vanvass they had to leave behind their reflections Bharat and Urmila respectively so that the people of Ayodhya never felt that they were deprived of good governance. And Bharat and Urmila were good reflections because Ram and Siya had understood their shadows.
Lakshman is Ram's shadow and in a way you can say Mandavi is Siya's shadow. In the forest Lakshman was that defense for Siya-Ram. He was that protective force who acted according to situation. Who was the emotional strength of his brother and who played the most important role in bringing down the greatest defense of Ravan. Meghnadh.
And Mandavi, when Bharat rejected the kingdom, Mandavi could have made or broke the decision. Any action of her which is not in line with the decision of hers would have boomranged not only in family but also for society. But abiding by Bharat's decision, without craving for the crown herself, she defended the foundation of the family like a true shadow. Because her sister loved and cared her a lot.
Shadows they teach us. Pay attention to them to create a good reflection.
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