DUPLICITY IN SIMPLICITY

In the complex world of today, where things are so complex, personalities are so complex, relationships are so complex, there is complexity involved even in simplicity. One might pose as simple but there might be lots of complex things going inside him and a person might seem complex but he may be simple by heart. Its very easy to pose as simple but be simple.

What do we mean by Simplicity. It means to be being outwardly rich, being materially opulent, being materially well off but in spite of that being humble, down to earth. In short Simplicity is to have everything outwardly but still feel grounded. There are many examples where we find the people to be in good command of their material prosperity but still very humble by heart. These kinds of people instantly win the heart of others. People get attracted by these personalities not because of their opulence but because of their humility and simplicity. Showing off simplicity may not last long. If the personality is complex, its very difficult to be simple at heart and a day comes when our mask of simplicity sheds off. 

In Krishna Consciousness simplicity means accepting that we are servant of Krishna and also servant of devotees of Krishna. Simplicity means keeping the meaning of servitude in all respects and in all circumstances. Servitor-ship is the underlying principle of devotional service and in the complexity of material world, we will surely be forgetting that but circumstances and situations in our devotional life will keep us reminding that we are meant to be servants and not the masters or controllers. Till the time, we understand this principle our simplicity is nothing short of duplicity but the association of those who are dedicated to the mission, those who are ever enthusiastic, those who are simple both inwardly and outwardly, can take us out of these duplicitous nature.

By Ashish Kumar