A Dream to Work and the Work to Dream About
Dreams, those ephemeral realms of our subconscious, often intertwine with
our waking lives in profound ways. They can inspire us, motivate us, and
even shape the course of our actions. Similarly, the work we engage in,
whether by choice or necessity, can become intertwined with our dreams,
influencing our aspirations and perceptions of the world.
At its essence, a "dream to work" embodies the pursuit of a vision or goal
through diligent effort and perseverance. It symbolizes the drive to
transform aspirations into tangible outcomes. This dream may manifest in
various forms: as the ambition to excel in a career, the desire to make a
meaningful impact in society, or the quest for personal fulfilment. It is
fuelled by passion, determination, and often a deep-seated belief in one’s
abilities and purpose.
Conversely, "the work to dream about" reflects the significance of the
journey itself—the experiences, challenges, and growth that occur along the
way. It encompasses the moments of triumph and setback, the lessons
learned, and the skills honed through dedication and commitment. This work
may not always align perfectly with our initial dreams or aspirations; it
may require adaptation, resilience, and sometimes re-evaluation of our
goals. Yet, it is through this process that dreams evolve, mature, and gain
substance.
Dreams and work—they exist in a delicate dance, intertwined in the fabric
of our ambitions and realities. Each informs the other, shaping our
aspirations, defining our purpose, and steering our lives towards
fulfillment or frustration. At their core, dreams are the sparks of
imagination that ignite our desires, while work is the laborious path we
tread to transform those dreams into tangible realities.
Dreams serve as our compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of
possibilities. They whisper promises of a future where our passions and
potentials converge. Whether it's the dream of creating art that moves
souls, building structures that touch the sky, or healing bodies and minds
with compassion, dreams infuse our lives with meaning and direction. They
inspire us to reach beyond the ordinary, to strive for excellence, and to
pursue paths less travelled.
However, dreams alone are ethereal. They reside in the realm of
possibilities, waiting to be tethered to the ground by the hands of action.
This is where work steps in—the gritty, often unglamorous toil that bridges
aspiration and achievement. Work demands discipline, perseverance, and
resilience. It requires us to confront setbacks, navigate uncertainties,
and endure the monotony of daily routines. Yet, it is through work that
dreams gain substance and form.
The journey from dream to reality is seldom linear. It is marked by
setbacks that test our resolve and moments of doubt that threaten to
obscure our vision. Yet, it is precisely in these challenges that the true
value of both dreams and work emerges. Dreams imbue us with hope and
vision, anchoring us in purpose during moments of adversity. Work, on the
other hand, cultivates skills, builds character, and forges the resilience
necessary to weather life's storms.
Moreover, the relationship between dreams and work is symbiotic. As we
invest ourselves in the pursuit of our dreams, our work becomes infused
with passion and purpose. We no longer merely labour for survival but
engage in a meaningful dialogue with our aspirations. Conversely, the work
we do shapes our dreams, refining our ambitions and illuminating new
possibilities. It challenges us to grow, to adapt, and to evolve in ways
that expand the horizons of what we once thought possible.
Yet, amidst the pursuit of dreams and the rigors of work, it is essential
to remember the importance of balance. Striving towards our goals should
not overshadow the joys of the present moment nor compromise our
well-being. It is in finding harmony between our aspirations and our
realities that we cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling journey through
life.
“I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia,(HIMALAYA) the
sons of former slaves (CASTE BITTEN) and the sons of former slave owners
(CASTE AFFECTED RNAWAYS) will be able to sit down together at the table of
brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, (TAMILNADU) a
state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of
oppression will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four (ALL) little children will one day live in a
nation where they will not be judged by the colour (CASTE) of their skin
but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day down in Alabama (BIHAR @ PATALIPUTRA ) with its
vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words
of interposition and nullification, one day right down in Alabama (BIHAR)
little Black boys and Black girls (ALL NATIVES OF Bihar) will be able to
join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters (with the old
casteist children) and brothers. I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and
mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the
crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be
revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
This is our hope. This is the faith that I go back to the South with. With
this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone
of hope. With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords
of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we
will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together
knowing that we will be free one day.
"The cavity of the heart is the seat of the vital powers and the self and
plays a central role in the explanations of the three states of
awareness—waking, dreaming, and dreamless sleep— as well as of death. In
sleep, the cognitive powers distributed throughout the body during the
waking hours are gathered together in the cavity of the heart. The space of
this cavity is homologized with cosmic space (see Chandogya Upanishad
3.12.7-9),
Verse 3.12.7-9
यद्वै तद्ब्रह्मेतीदं वाव तद्योयं बहिर्धा पुरुषादाकाशो यो वै स बहिर्धा
पुरुषादाकाशः ॥ ३.१२.७ ॥
अयं वाव स योऽयमन्तः पुरुष अकाशो यो वै सोऽन्तः पुरुष आकाशः ॥ ३.१२.८ ॥
अयं वाव स योऽयमन्तर्हृदय आकाशस्तदेतत्पूर्णमप्रवर्ति पूर्णमप्रवर्तिनींश्रियं
लभते य एवं वेद ॥ ३.१२.९ ॥
॥ इति द्वादशः खण्डः ॥
yadvai tadbrahmetīdaṃ vāva tadyoyaṃ bahirdhā puruṣādākāśo yo vai sa
bahirdhā puruṣādākāśaḥ || 3.12.7 ||
ayaṃ vāva sa yo'yamantaḥ puruṣa akāśo yo vai so'ntaḥ puruṣa ākāśaḥ ||
3.12.8 ||
ayaṃ vāva sa yo'yamantarhṛdaya ākāśastadetatpūrṇamapravarti
pūrṇamapravartinīṃśriyaṃ labhate ya evaṃ veda || 3.12.9 ||
|| iti dvādaśaḥ khaṇḍaḥ ||
7-9. That which is Brahman is also the space outside the body. That which
is the space outside the body is also the space inside the body. And that
which is the space inside the body is also the space within the heart. That
treasure within the heart is full and unchanging. He who knows this is
always full and not subject to change.
and in the dream state the person travels about this space seeing and
enjoying the same type of things that he experienced while awake. During
deep and dreamless sleep, the self-slips out of that cardiac space and
enters the veins going from the heart to the peri- cardium; there it
remains oblivious to everything (see Brahadaranyaka Upanishad 2.1; 4.3-9)."
Verse 2.1.4: स होवाच गार्ग्यः:, य एवासौ विद्युति पुरुष एतमेवाहं
ब्रह्मोपास इति; स होवाचाजातशत्रुः, मा मैतस्मिन्संवदिष्ठाः, तेजस्वीति वा
अहमेतमुपास इति; स य एतमेवमुपास्ते तेजस्वी ह भवति, तेजस्विनी हास्य प्रजा
भवति ॥ ४ ॥ sa hovāca gārgyaḥ:, ya evāsau vidyuti puruṣa etamevāhaṃ
brahmopāsa iti; sa hovācājātaśatruḥ, mā maitasminsaṃvadiṣṭhāḥ, tejasvīti vā
ahametamupāsa iti; sa ya etamevamupāste tejasvī ha bhavati, tejasvinī hāsya
prajā bhavati || 4 ||
4. Gārgya said, ‘That being who is in lightning, I meditate upon as
Brahman.’ Ajātaśatru said, ‘Please don’t talk about him. I meditate upon
him as powerful.’ He who meditates upon him as such becomes powerful, and
his progeny too becomes powerful.
Verse 4.3.9: तस्य वा एतस्य पुरुषस्य द्वे एव स्थाने भवतः—इदं च
परलोकस्थानं च; सन्ध्यं तृतीयं स्वप्नस्थानं; तस्मिन्सन्ध्ये स्थाने
तिष्ठन्नेते उभे स्थाने पश्यति—इदं च परलोकस्थानं च । अथ यथाक्रमोऽयं
परलोकस्थाने भवति तमाक्रममाक्रम्योभयान्पाप्मन आनन्दांश्च पश्यति; स यत्र
प्रस्वपिति, अस्य लोकस्य सर्वावतो मात्रामपादाय स्वयं विहत्य, स्वयं
निर्माय, स्वेन
भासा, स्वेन ज्योतिषा प्रस्वपिति, अत्रायं पुरुषः स्वयं ज्योतिर्भवति ॥ ९ ॥
tasya vā etasya puruṣasya dve eva sthāne bhavataḥ—idaṃ ca paralokasthānaṃ
ca; sandhyaṃ tṛtīyaṃ svapnasthānaṃ; tasminsandhye sthāne tiṣṭhannete ubhe
sthāne paśyati—idaṃ ca paralokasthānaṃ ca | atha yathākramo'yaṃ
paralokasthāne bhavati tamākramamākramyobhayānpāpmana ānandāṃśca paśyati;
sa yatra prasvapiti, asya lokasya sarvāvato mātrāmapādāya svayaṃ vihatya,
svayaṃ nirmāya, svena bhāsā, svena jyotiṣā prasvapiti, atrāyaṃ puruṣaḥ
svayaṃ jyotirbhavati || 9 ||
9. That man has only two abodes, this and the next world. The dream state,
which is the third, is at the junction (of the two). Staying at that
junction he surveys the two abodes, this and the next world. Whatever
outfit he may have for the next world, providing himself with that he sees
both evils (sufferings) and joys. When he dreams, he takes away a little of
(the impressions of) this all-embracing world (the waking state), himself
puts the body aside and himself creates (a dream body in its place),
revealing his own lustre by his own light—and dreams. In this state the man
himself becomes the light.
Likewise, there is one god in lightning, the skin and the heart. Powerful
is the attribute. The result of this meditation {EVEN THE WORK THE YAGNA
ISA MEDITATION TO FOCUS WITH THE CONCENTRATION} is that he becomes
powerful, and his progeny too becomes powerful. Because lightning may be of
diverse forms, the result of the meditation reaches his progeny as well as
himself.
Dreaming wins the Race; a race won is also a dream to think about in the
air. In short, dreams and work are not disparate entities but rather two
sides of the same coin. They complement each other, enriching our lives
with purpose, passion, and growth. While dreams ignite the fires of
possibility, work provides the fuel that sustains them. Together, they form
the essence of a life lived with intention—a life where the pursuit of
dreams and the diligence of work intertwine to create a tapestry of
fulfilment and meaning.
K Rajaram IRS 18624
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