Quote from true charm and Power of Vedanta
Live truthfully
Many do know theoretically much of what spirituality is; but alas. How few are there who put their knowledge into actual practice. The achievement will be his only who would d follow up truth. We hear many say that it is impossible to be truthful in business. But I do not believe it. Where truth resigns thee he Lord Himself abides. If the man of business. but I do not believe it. Where truth reigns there the Lord Himself abides. If the man of business carefully enshrines truth in his house, he will be looked upon as the greatest of all virtuous men and his business too is destined to thrive Nag maharaja (a disciple of shri Rama Krishna ) was greatly devoted to truth., once he went to buy something in the market and the shopkeeper charged four annas for that . as he was truthful he took the shopkeeper also at his words and did not bargain. A bystander seeing him pay four annas thought within himself “what sort of man is he , he did not even care to bargain!” but when he came to know that he was Nag Maharaja , the saint, who believed that no one would dupe others , he took the shopkeeper to task for charging four annas for what was worth only two annas . the shopkeeper took this to heart and so the next day when Nag maharaya came to buy something he charged only two annas for a thing which was worth five annas , at which nag maharaja with folded hands addressed the shopkeeper thus; “Why do you behave like this with me ? This is worth more than two annas . Please take from me the proper price” The shopkeeper was deeply moved in this and fell at the feet of the saint. Therefore I say that you will never be a loser if you stick to truth. If you stick to truth. Divine grace is sure to flow to you through all channels –you will prosper not only in worldly affairs, but in spirituality as well.
Divine grace is the highest gift of them all TOI
By Kamlesh Patel
It’s the season of gifts and giving all over the world, from Deepavali, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year, to Pongal and Sankranti, and it continues until spring. Actually, the timing of the gift really depends on the call of the giving heart or the hour of need of the receiver.
The best gift is one which has the intention of purity behind it. That
would show the state of joy or peace of the receiver, which matters most. A cup
of cool water to a thirsty man in a desert is more precious than gifts of
jewels or millions of dollars to a wealthy man.
Now, how do we evaluate a gift? The capacity of the giver is more relevant
than the material value of the gift. Saints like Shri Ram Chandra of
Shahjahanpur, Babuji, admired a few rupees donated by a needy woman more than
millions from billionaires.
In the Mahabharat, when Krishn chose to stay with Vidur, instead of
Duryodhan, Krishn happily ate the banana peels offered by Vidur’s wife. She did
this because she was so lost in love and adoration for Krishn. When Vidur
pointed out her absent-mindedness, Krishn said, “The superb taste of these
banana peels is not present in the banana.”
O’Henry’s ‘The Gift of the Magi’ is also very inspiring. The wife, Della,
sells her beautiful hair to buy a gold strap for her husband Jim’s wristwatch.
Jim sells his watch to buy a beautiful comb for Della’s luxuriant hair. Neither
of them could use the gift received from the other, but it filled their hearts
to the brim with gratitude.
Isn’t forgiving the best gift? Miraculously, it turns out to be a double
gift, it works for the giver and receiver. It has the potential to usher in a
new heaven on earth by saving the world from hatred. Babuji Maharaj, the
founder of the Heartfulness movement, adds that besides forgiving, if we also
express our gratitude for the lessons learnt, perhaps that is the greatest in
gift giving. However, only the one who has received divine grace can do it
easily.
The Divine’s grace is the highest gift. It can happen in the presence of a
divinised personality and not because one is deserving, meritorious or has
earned it.
While planting a sapling today is a splendid gift to future generations
and there are other noble ways to give, like contributing to your favourite
charities or performing acts of service, we need to continue aspiring for the
highest, too! That’s my wish for you. May that grace from the Divine descend on
you in your act of giving and gifting.
The writer, also known as Daaji, is
the Heartfulness Guide.
IF HE EXIST
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 7 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 7 minutes a day. But, if He exists? I am afraid you are wasting
your entire lifetime. I prefer to waste 7 minutes rather than a lifetime. Why should
you grudge me the 7minutes joy that I derive 4m.-
ILLUSTRATED REVIEW : 7th heaven moment of
the IN BBL Perth Scorchers won scoreing 167/7
No comments:
Post a Comment