Life Principles In Vinodayatra

In Indian Philosophy Life is compared to a "yatra" (Journey). As each human being travels his way towards self-realisation (moksa/ Liberation), one learns from the university of life experiences. One looks at the world and its happenings, one looks at the lives of others and gets a glimpse of the lessons learnt by them. Are you alone in this world? No. You are together with others in learning and unlearning what life is and is not. 

So the Malayalam movie "Vinodayatra" presents the life journey of Vinod. The characters in it speak out words of wisdom learnt from life. The following are the life principles that echo from the mouths of its characters.

• What we want most is time and this is the thing that we waste most.
• Every job has its own respect.
• The way that leads to heaven is filled with stones and thorns. One who searches the depth of the sea only can get the pearls.
• We have to move with time.
• Do what you love and love what you do.
• Do not make life a ‘kaazchavastu,’(a thing to be exhibited) whether life is happy or sad, there should be privacy.
• Knowledge should begin from the basic things. Without seeing the life before our eyes, what is the use of celebrating many onams?  
• We may know how many soldiers did America send to Iraq, for how long did Fidel Castro rule Cuba, etc? However, we need not be preoccupied with these things, but we should be occupied with life and its details, to lead a good life.
• If we are getting ready to lose, we keep on loosing, we have to think positively. If we keep our needless ego away and ready to do hardwork, the ways will open up on its own.
• Do not mix love with money. Both will be lost.
• Continue your journey with the knowledge of what gives you meaning in life.