UNITY IS THE ESSENCE OF HARMONY AND IS WHAT BRINGS COLOUR TO LIFE

Unity is in the nature of mankind. It rolls out a subtle message to us to stay together and derive strength from it. Unity is present in every single atom of the universe. Our human body exists because of unity. We’re made up of cells. Cells unite to form tissues. Tissues unite to form organs and they in turn make systems.

This is a natural, unbroken chain, and one disunited element can make the whole body perish.

We have to realise that one or two colours do not make a rainbow; seven colours, and that to in the right order, are required for that visual splendour. Similarly, all the five fingers when bent in towards the palm can deliver a powerful blow and even damage a solid structure — which otherwise would be unable to be moved by a single finger.

A single brick is of no use for protection during a storm. But with bricks one placed on top of another and cemented together will make for a strong building that would weather even severe storms. A beautiful garland is made only when the pearls are threaded into a single string. A single bee isn’t a cause of worry, but even the strongest man runs for life, when hundreds of bees put up a united fight.

This is the power of unity and that is what we need to strive to achieve.

(Inner Voice comprises contributions from our readers The views expressed are personal)