Monday,
21 January 2019
Happiness
& Evolution
Times in
The Speaking Tree | India | ET
By ANIL K
RAJVANSHI
In a
riverbed were two trees. One was the mighty banyan tree and the other was a
reed. “You are spineless; look at me. Not only am I tall and stand erect, I
also give shade to the weary,” it would often say to the reed. In the rainy
season came a flash flood that uprooted the banyan tree.
The reed,
however, survived as it simply bent with the current and when the floods
receded, it became erect again. This is a story of the strength of humility.
Another lesson the story contains is that it is only those systems that come in
equilibrium with the surroundings that survive.
Evolution
of natural systems normally takes place via branching when the system goes far
from equilibrium or “becomes unwieldy”, and is governed by laws of non-linear
thermodynamics. The branch that comes into equilibrium with the surrounding
forces, survives and prospers.
Most
times we are unhappy because of conflict within the self or with surroundings.
To resolve the conflict or come “in equilibrium”, we should be able to sense
our surroundings. The first mechanism for happiness is, therefore, to become
acutely aware of the surroundings and corresponding forces.
This
means developing a sensitive mind and increasing one’s awareness. Both these
are produced by making our minds powerful through Yoga. A powerful mind is a
great information processor and, hence, can process signals and information
from surroundings efficiently.
Without
awareness, the interaction with the forces is only a one-way affair, that is,
we are controlled by them.
DISCLAIMER
: Views expressed above are the author's own.
Quote
from the True Charm and Power of Vedanta
Seekers
not escapists
The
Speaking Tree | ET
BY-MATA
AMRITANANDAMAYI
Spirituality
is the science that teaches one to understand life in greater depth. It is mind
management to maintain balance.
If we
cannot manage the mind and thoughts well, life loses its balance. Real courage
is the coming together of two things: the mental strength to face anything, and
compassion. Those who charge spiritual life with being a form of escapism have
preconceived ideas. Knowledge cannot be enforced on anyone.
It can be
imparted to someone who is receptive; knowledge then dawns within that person.
Someone with a blocked nose cannot enjoy a flower’s fragrance. Can one blame
the flower?
True
seekers are not using spirituality as a pretext for escaping their
responsibilities. They work day and night selflessly to serve society. They are
taught to meditate and do selfless work.
There are
many couples who, after marriage, volunteer to do selfless service. On the
other hand, there are many individuals and organisations that create problems
both for their own families and for society by not discharging their duties.
Instead of taking on the responsibilities of others, they try to escape.
They are
the ‘escapees,’ and not those who lead a spiritual life with an understanding
of spiritual principles.
There are
three factors that make one a human being: [1]The
longing, after due deliberation, to understand the depth and significance of
life.
The ability to love others.
The strength to enjoy and to spread joy among others.
Spirituality
teaches us to realise these three. Only then does human life become fulfilled.
DISCLAIMER
: Views expressed above are the author's own.
But, if He exists?
I
drive joy There was a doctor in Benaras who spent 7 minutes in the morning and
evening for mediation on God. Knowing this, his colleagues and friends laughed
at him. One day they argued that he was wasting ten precious minutes on
something, which he had been misled into believing. The doctor replied, “Well,
if God does not exist, I agree that I am wasting ten minutes a day. But, if He
exists? I am afraid you are wasting your entire lifetime. I prefer to waste ten
minutes rather than a lifetime. Why should you grudge me the 10 minutes joy
that I derive 4m.
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