Growing up, I couldn’t help but notice how the world around me approached marriage and life partnerships. The process seemed to follow a rigid template, one that revolved around checklists and surface-level compatibility. Families would ask questions like:
- What does the prospective person do?
- What is their financial status?
- What is their education level and earning potential?
- What are their family background and values?
- Can the boy provide a comfortable life for the girl?
Meanwhile, amongst peers, the criteria looked a little different but still carried the same undertone of conditionality:
- Does the person like to travel?
- Do they enjoy movies or adventurous activities?
- Are they fun to be with?
Despite these varied concerns, something about both approaches felt incomplete to me. Deep within, I knew that choosing a life partner could not and should not hinge on these shallow or conditional parameters. For me, the idea of union went far beyond practical arrangements or fleeting infatuations.
The term "settling down" has always struck me as odd. It implies compromise, staying within predefined boundaries, and adhering to societal expectations.
But for me, true union—one rooted in love—has never been about settling down. It’s about rising higher, transcending societal norms and conditional love to embrace a connection that is pure, unconditional, and divine.
Marriage, I believe, is not about ticking off checkmarks or ensuring material comfort. It’s about a soulful alignment, a deeper purpose, and a shared vision that reflects the beauty and power of Divine Union. As one of my mentors often said:
Marriage must be done with conviction, not for convenience.
This idea resonated deeply with me, reinforcing my belief that love and union are sacred acts, far removed from the transactional nature that society so often imposes on them.
Recently, I stumbled upon a YouTube video that beautifully articulated what I’ve always felt about love and union. It narrated the love story of Shiva and Shakti, a tale that truly epitomizes Divine Union.
This video beautifully portrays that Shiva and Shakti’s love was not rooted in societal approval or material compatibility. It was a union of souls, where their individual strengths and divine energies merged to create something far greater than themselves. Together, they symbolized balance, purpose, and the infinite possibilities of unconditional love.
This story reaffirmed what I’ve always believed: that love is not about meeting a checklist of conditions but about merging energies to fulfill a higher purpose.
Divine Union is not about convenience or societal expectations—it is about reflecting the unconditional love of the Divine itself. Such a union calls us to rise above the ego, to shed fears and doubts, and to embrace the infinite potential of love that knows no bounds.
- It is a partnership that uplifts both individuals, allowing them to grow spiritually and emotionally.
- It is a bond that inspires others, serving as a beacon of hope and possibility.
- It is a reflection of God’s love, reminding us of the eternal and sacred nature of true connection.
Anytime if caught in the web of societal expectations or limiting checklists when seeking a partner, it's always urged to pause and reflect.
True love cannot be confined to questions about finances, hobbies, or family status. It goes beyond the material and speaks to the eternal.
I always kept myself free from the confines of tradition and conditional love as I sought to embody a relationship that inspire, elevate, and reflect the Divine Union.
And each one of us is capable of experiencing this abundance in Pure Love, provided they are free from the clutches of fears and judgements!
I am deeply grateful to have found the story of Shiva and Shakti, as it verbalized everything I’ve always felt in my soul. It is my hope that sharing this perspective will ignite a spark of hope and belief in Divine Love for those who read it.
To all those who feel confined by societal checkmarks in their search for love, I say this: Trust your soul. Seek a love that elevates you, challenges you to grow, and reflects the divine light within you. After all,
Marriage is not about settling down
—it is about
Divine Rising of Two Souls
and
Instead of Falling in Love ,
Seek to Rising higher in Love!
II Om Namah Shakti Shivaay II
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Meraki Pegasus
Dr Racchana D Fadia