NEW DELHI: In an exclusive interview with The New Indian’s Executive Editor, Rohan Dua, AAP leader Avadh Ojha shared his unique perspective on wealth, success, and the pursuit of prosperity, drawing from mythology and real-world examples.
He emphasized that acquiring wealth is not inherently wrong, but the mindset and approach towards it define success.
Ojha began by referring to the story of the Samudra Manthan, where the goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean.
He explained, “When the Samudra Manthan happened, Goddess Lakshmi came out, and both the gods (devtas) and demons (asuras) fought for the chance to marry her.”
However, he noted that Lakshmi did not choose just anyone. “Lakshmi doesn’t go to everyone. She decides who she wants to be with,” he added.
According to Ojha, the goddess placed a garland (var mala) on the one who did not chase after her but was above such material desires.
He continued, explaining how the divine wisdom in the story has relevance in today’s world.
“Lakshmi went to Vishnu, who was lying on the Shesh Nag, far away from the battle for her hand. When asked why he didn’t desire her, he simply replied that he didn’t need to chase wealth,” Ojha said.
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For Ojha, this ancient tale signifies a powerful message about how one should approach wealth. “The person who has power is the one who holds Lakshmi,” he remarked.
He further stated that the pursuit of money is not inherently wrong. “You can make wealth an industry and use it for the greater good. Did Ratan Tata not have money? But he did so much welfare work,” he added.
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Ojha wrapped up his thoughts by quoting, “Maaya (wealth) is Brahma’s servant. You don’t have to run from Maaya; you must make Maaya your servant. Those who are the servants of Maaya will never be happy, but those who make Maaya serve them are the most powerful.”
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Ojha’s reflections on wealth challenge conventional views, presenting the idea that money, when harnessed responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for positive change and success.
