This too shall pass!

Well first things first. Thanks to my friend, whose gtalk status message inspired me to write this post.

I came across this quote, as one of my friends gtalk status message. When I read this saying, I was more like 'Oh common don't fool me. Don't give me those false hopes. It does not sound that promising in times of despair'. And I totally neglected the meaning behind it. It was another day, but the status message is still same. Yet another day, and it is still the same. Finally I had to google it to know the origin of this quote. The quote is very short, simple and straight forward, but the incredible story line behind it is well worth mentioning it. So here it is for all those who don't know the story.

The origin of this quote is associated with a story of an ancient Persian king. While he was sad he feared that the time of distress and failure will last forever. So once he assembled all his wise men and asked them to bring him a solution, to end this suffering of his. After a while, the wise men brought him a gold ring inscribed with these letters:

'This too shall pass'

Since that day, by looking at that ring, king got comfort and solace in times of distress, he never lost his equilibrium in moments of darkness, he started believing that he will be able to break the chains of suffering and be happy once again.

So this post is dedicated to all those friends of mine who are in blues for some or the other reasons. Be it your job or your sweetheart or your family or your dream. Be calm and sit tight, even if the world is crashing on to you. Believe in yourself when the whole world is doubting you. Even if you have lost everything that you own, remember you still have your knowledge and you can fight the darkness yet again.