With the new year comes the time to make new choices in our lives. I am sure many of you are excited to begin a new chapter in your life. But before we begin answering the “when”, let’s assess the “why”.
There are four main purposes in the pursuit of human life or ‘Purusharthas’ i.e. Dharam, Arth, Kaam and Moksha. The human mind is agile and malleable. Among the 16 Sanskars mentioned in our Hindu Vedas, marriage is the 14th or third to last Sanskar (value). The institution of marriage offers one person both accountability and accountability to another person. By joining hands and heads you can overcome your individual weaknesses and lead a balanced life by striving for Purushartha.
Now, having mentioned the benefits of codependency, it’s also important to know that it isn’t a necessity either. Have you ever seen a unicycle?
It seems impossible to ride, but a person who has mastered the skills of balance and control can ride it easily. Similarly, with a strong will and mind, a person is able to carry himself gracefully through the journey of life. Looking beyond the basic affairs of life to a greater purpose and meaning, these people walk independently of worldly necessities.