Big Bird of the Storm
The Times of India
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Rising Above the Storm
In nature, when a fierce storm gathers, small birds with weak wings are swept away. But birds with strong, powerful wings rise higher, soaring above the turbulence instead of being trapped within it. From this phenomenon comes the expression “big birds of the storm” — a phrase that beautifully describes people who rise above the storms of life through strength of mind.
These “big birds” are not defined by physical power but by mental resilience. They possess the rare ability to remain steady, composed, and purposeful even when their environment becomes chaotic and hostile.
Who Are the Big Birds?
Big birds are big thinkers.
They are people who:
• do not become angry even when provoked,
• remain positive in negative situations,
• treat all people as human beings regardless of their behaviour,
• maintain peace even when others turn violent,
• stay focused on their long-term goals,
• respond with wisdom instead of emotional reaction.
They are not controlled by circumstances — they rise above them.
The Elephant That Keeps Walking
A Hindi proverb captures this idea beautifully:
“Kutte bhonkte rehte hain aur hathi chalta rehta hai.”
(Dogs keep barking, but the elephant continues on its path.)
Life is full of storms, negativity, criticism, and distractions. These cannot be eliminated — they are part of the natural order. The only choice we have is this:
• either react to every disturbance
• or continue walking like the elephant
Only the second choice leads to success.
Spiritual Thinking Is Big Bird Thinking
“Big bird thinking” is simply another name for spiritual thinking. Spirituality is often seen as mysterious, but in reality it is the most practical of disciplines. It is the ability to stay positive, balanced, and compassionate even when surrounded by negativity.
Spiritual people are positive thinkers — and positive thinkers are spiritual by nature. Both qualities are reflections of the same inner strength.
A Lesson from Ramayana
A famous story from Hindu tradition illustrates this spirit. A man once kicked Lord Ram in the chest out of anger. Instead of reacting, Ram responded:
“I hope your soft foot was not hurt by my iron chest?”
This is spirituality — the ability to reply to negativity with compassion.
It is the fragrance of a flower that remains sweet even while surrounded by thorns.
As an Urdu poet wrote:
“Gulshan parast hoon, mujhe gul hi nahi azeez,
Kaaton se bhi nibha kiye ja raha hoon main.”
(I am a lover of the garden. I don’t love only flowers —
I can live peacefully even with thorns.)
The Power of Inner Strength
Spirituality strengthens personality, brings peace of mind, and nurtures positive relations with others. It helps a person rise above tension, anger, and reaction.
Positive thinking makes you a “big bird,”
and “big bird thinking” fills your character with spirituality.
It is an inner quality — but this inner quality has the power to transform your entire outer life.
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