The Indian mythology has a theory of cycles, that all progression is in the form of waves.
This quote refers to the cyclical nature of life and progression as understood in Indian mythology. The concept of cycles, or waves, suggests that all progress is not linear but rather moves in a repetitive pattern. This could be seen as a cycle of birth, growth, decay and rebirth that is observed in nature or it could refer to the cyclical patterns observed in human behavior and societal trends.
The wave analogy further deepens this understanding by suggesting that progress has peaks (high points) and troughs (low points). Just like a wave rises to its peak before falling into a trough only to rise again, progress too experiences periods of growth followed by decline before regrowth. This implies an inherent optimism – no matter how low you fall (or how deep the trough), there will always be another rise.
In today’s world, we can see this theory reflected in various ways. Economies move through cycles of booms and recessions; fashion trends come back around after several years; political climates swing between extremes over time; technology advances through phases of rapid innovation followed by consolidation.
In terms of personal development, this idea suggests that our lives are not meant to be one continuous upward trajectory. There will be times when we experience setbacks or stagnation – these are our troughs. But these periods are temporary – just like waves, we will rise again. Understanding this can help us navigate challenges with patience and resilience knowing they’re part of our growth process.
Moreover, if we view our own personal development as cyclical rather than linear then it allows for self-reflection during those ‘trough’ periods where perhaps learning is consolidated before moving onto the next ‘wave’ or period of growth.
Therefore while the quote may originate from ancient mythology its wisdom holds relevance even today providing perspective on societal phenomena while also serving as guidance for personal development journeys.
