Cleansing of the heart
human emotions. In a world plagued by indifference and self-centredness, compassion acts as a rare and precious dew that nourishes hearts of individuals.
Just as the purity of dew brings life to the barren land, genuine compassion unravels the infinite depths of human understanding. Through shedding tears of compassion, we become intimately connected to the sufferings and joys of others, fostering a bond that transcends differences.
Byron's quote reminds us that tears are not always a sign of weakness but rather an embodiment of our humanity, capable of healing and uplifting us and those with whom we share our compassion.
Tears also show gratitude, and who can define it better than the English poet Robert Southey when he articulated, 'My cheeks have often been bedewed/ With tears of thoughtful gratitude.' Tears are the heart's cleansing agents. Mirza Ghalib said, 'Rone se aur aur ishq mein be-baak ho gaye/ Dhoye gaye hum aise ki bas paak ho gaye' — I became even more bold, candid and clear/ When tears cleansed and purified me.
Tears have been our friends through thick and thin because we shed tears in almost all situations, and it doesn't make us weak.
To shed tears is to be in sync with the universe. Every tear, therefore, is so precious that it must never go in vain.
