Swamy, adiyen think that if there’s a natural skill, we can identify only when we explore more and more and we will get to know soon, usually as we try new things. Firstly, We will get a ruchi to try something, for example if devareer sings well and perform to the closest members for honest opinions, and when found that devareer is actually very good, then devareer can take that up to the next level on YouTube, etc. We never know unless we try. Now the question can be “where should I try or what should I try to see if I have an interest?” For this question, only devareer can find an answer. Other than what we already do (like working in an office or studying), identifying a skill that’s bound within us can exhibit anytime. Sometimes even someone else may notice and let us know that “you’re good at that”. natural skills doesn’t necessarily be helpful to make money (and of course it is not devareer’s only objective) but it may have several other gunas which may be incredibly helpful to others. A simple example: if we have the right videography, graphic designing skills, we can manage a YouTube channel on Sri Vaishnava sampradayam or such things. Only when we put ourselves to different events or scenarios, we will come to know. This process may take several years or within a few days. If we couldn’t find anything even after a long time, it doesn’t mean we don’t have any skills as this is a continuous process. In fact, devareer is a bhakta and That is the highest quality. So, best of luck to devareer in finding the self skills.
Adiyen has tried many things like digital drawing, graphic designing posters and stuff, managing a YouTube channel, etc. and found all the above very interesting as the quality of work was personally pleasing and other people noticed and congratulated. Similarly have tried singing but found that it’s not adiyen’s cup of tea to sing for a big platform without formal training. But I still enjoy singing (Carnatic Sangeetham, pasurams with tunes) alone or with the family. This can bring satisfaction up to some levels But athma ujjeevanam will be experienced whenever we think of Perumal’s, acharyar’s thirumeni/ when we sing their glories and always talk about their charitrams, leelamirthams.
An important reminder: we shouldn’t get lost in the search process as it may seem to be interesting many times but our superior goal should always surface our hearts- “that is attaining Perumal, acharyar’s thiruvadi ” with such a thought always in mind, Adiyen is sure that devareer can quickly spot out what’s unique to the self, in this search process.
Swamy, Please forgive adiyen for any wrong statements. Kuraigal irunthal kshamikka prarthikkiraen.
Adiyen Ramanuja Dasan
Velukkudi Sri Krishnan Swamy Thiruvadigaley charanam.
