Steadfastness

Monday, 08 June 2020

Steadfastness

Quote from the true charm and Power of Vedanta

Misery and difficulties come at times to strengthen our character. The more we meet with difficulties , the more we remember our Mother for protection; and that was the reason why one of the greatest devotees, the mother of the five Pandavas, prayed to the blessed Lord to give her always misery and sorrow so that she might never forget Him. Generally we forget the Lord when we find everything easy and enjoyable. So it is a blessing when this teacher, in the form of misery, comes and reminds us of our duties.

One must be bold enough to face everything in order to serve the Ideal. Remember what Swami Vivekanda says in “My Master” Are you really sure that you can stand to your ideals and work on even if the whole world wants to crush you down?” The kind of courage and Self-sacrificing spirit is necessary. Truth can never be realized by weak-minded people. Our task in life must be gone boldly. Fear none. Divinity and purity are your birthright. Have faith and struggle on.

Why should anyone fear who is unselfish? Selfishness is the cause of all misery and fear. There is no sin for him who is unselfish. Know this and be free from all fear and cars. Fearlessness is what religion teaches, and one can become fearless only though purity of thoughts and deeds. Past is dead and gone, but present is alive . so do everything with usefulness in the present moments.

Trust is a Great Force

The Speaking Tree | India | ET

By RADHANATH SWAMI

Any relationship has to start with some amount of trust. One could develop trust over a period of time as we come to know more and more about the person and his behaviour.

The trust may undergo tests of time and these tests, when passed, may help reinforce our trust further. Our expectations have to be clear and need to be repeated from time to time to another person. If trust is broken, we need to understand the context in which trust was broken.

More than the action, what was the intention behind breaking the trust by that person? It helps to understand the other side so that we do not take unilateral decisions without knowing the situation. Breach of trust may attract some sanction or punishment for the person who has broken it.

It could just be in token form, a verbal expression of our unhappiness or it could be based on our evaluation, just to make the other person understand that trust has to be maintained and breach of trust would have reciprocal consequences.

We see in the Ramayana, Sugriva appeared to falter from his promise to help Rama in his mission to search for Sita. Months passed. Finally, Lakshmana took it upon himself to teach him a lesson. The problem was solved.

Trust is a great force. If we trust the people beyond their own trust in themselves, they feel empowered and dedicated to the relationship. So, it is important that we keep scope for people to improve and we re-trust them in case they commit mistakes.

It will increase their gratitude and dedication. But, naturally, we will be extra careful the next time.

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.