When unexpected happens

Everything doesn't always go according to our plans. Sometimes unexpected events also happen. In such a situation, it is very important to maintain a mental balance. Nowadays, a video of one such incident has become viral - in which world-famous maestro Zakir Hussain turned an accidental and unexpected incident during a performance into entertainment instead of complaining or getting angry with the organizers.
This is a beautiful example that conveys the message that if we adjust a little in an unanticipated situation with ease and patiently wait for the situation to change, then we can avoid constant worry, anxiety, and distraction.

The greatness of great people is not in how they present themselves during their public performance to create a public image. It's their nature and humility - how they react to everyday incidents and how they handle them. But we can find this only by continually being with them for some period of time.

Zakir Bhai is one of the few great artists who left a deep impact on my mind.
In the eighties and nineties, he came to visit me several times and stayed at our house.

Once a tabla teaching workshop cum performance was organized at our house. Over one hundred listeners and students were present, and suddenly, a similar situation happened. A small flexible microphone stand, placed in front of him, was quite lightweight and fell on top of his tabla.

He started laughing.

"Rajan ji - this stand cannot even hold the weight of the mike. If I play a loud  composition, it might just fly away."

And in the meantime, while we made some other arrangements, he asked a student sitting in front to hold that stand while he played.

Even after the program, he didn't say anything - didn't complain. Later at night, when I apologized for not being able to make proper arrangements, he hugged me and said - Rajan ji, this is not the first time - this often happens in many places. So, nothing to worry about.

Many times, we also have to face similar situations in life.
We should try to stay calm and relaxed - and Keep moving forward by adjusting a little.
                                                         " Rajan Sachdeva "