"Once the words leave the shelter of the heart and mind, the human has no control over them. Then the words are completely at the mercy of God and the message carrier."
Once we speak, our words are no longer under our control. They can affect others in ways we may not intend, and their impact depends on how they are received. At that moment, the words are in the hands of fate or a higher power, and also influenced by the person who conveys or hears them.
Once words leave the shelter of the heart and mind, a human has no control over them. They take on a life of their own, traveling beyond our intentions and reaching places or people we may never anticipate. The effect of words depends not only on how they are spoken but also on how they are received, interpreted, and carried forward. At this stage, words are completely at the mercy of God, destiny, or the message carrier. They can heal or hurt, inspire or confuse, and leave a lasting impact. This reminds us to speak thoughtfully, for once released, words cannot be taken back.
Happiness is like a guest. It comes into our lives for a little while, makes us smile, and then quietly leaves. We cannot keep it forever, just like we cannot hold on to a guest who must go. Rabindranath Tagore’s short story Athithi (which means "The Guest") shows us this idea in a beautiful way. In the story, a young boy named Tarapada comes to a kind family. They treat him with love, and for a while, everyone is happy. But one day, without telling anyone, Tarapada leaves. He loved being with them, but he could not stay in one place. He wanted to be free. Tarapada is like happiness. He came, brought joy, and left. The story helps us understand that we should enjoy happy moments while they are with us. But when they pass, we should not be sad. Just like a good guest, happiness will come again one day. This teaches us to be thankful for the joy we have, even if it doesn’t last forever.
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