The Truth About the Soul: Reflection, Meditation, and Practical Religion
It is important to hear and reflect on the truth about the soul. Once you have heard it, take the time to meditate upon it and avoid vain arguments. If it is true that you are an infinite spirit, then it must be nonsense to believe that you are just a body. You are the Self, and this must be realized. The spirit must see itself as spirit, and the belief that it is a body must stop. The moment you begin to realize that you are the infinite spirit, you will be released.
In
comparison, seeing a glass as an illusion is easy to accept, especially when
scientists explain that it is simply light and vibration. Seeing the spirit as
infinitely more real than anything else must be the only true state, the only
true sensation, and the only true vision. All objects are but dreams, and this
realization is supported not only by old idealists but also by modern
physicists.
The practical religion is the realization of the spirit and seeing God. This is not what Christ preached as practical religion. When Christ said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven," he was not joking. The practical religion that you are thinking of involves serving the Lord Himself in the poor, the miserable, and the weak, as if it were worship. The result of this work is secondary, and doing it without any thought of gain or benefit for the soul is what brings the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Good works, when done with a pure mind, involve serving others and helping those who cannot help themselves. Do not do good deeds to see your name in the papers or for any other selfish reason, but instead, do them for the sake of the Lord.
The
Importance of Balancing Intellect and Emotion in Life
As a professional, I have always relied heavily on my intelligence, often viewing life through the lens of intellect alone. However, this one-sided approach can lead to a dull and unfulfilling existence, according to Osho.
The
problem is not the use of intelligence but the neglect of emotion, which is
often overlooked in our society. When we rely solely on one wing – either
intellect or emotion – we experience frustration and miss out on the bliss that
comes from using both wings in harmony.
Intelligence
is crucial for exploring the depths of our potential, but it must be balanced
with emotion to create a fulfilling life. Intellectual work alone can be
superficial and unchallenging, leading to boredom and a lack of enjoyment. On
the other hand, when we are challenged and have to respond with both
intelligence and emotion, we experience a sense of accomplishment and bliss.
A
person with a lopsided personality – one that relies solely on either intellect
or emotion – cannot truly relax. Relaxation requires the redirection of energy
to a different channel. When we continuously pursue intellectual pursuits
without diverting our energy, we become overworked and bored.
The
key is to provide alternative dimensions that allow us to use our energy in
different ways. By balancing masculine and feminine modes of thinking – active
and passive, intellectual and emotional – we can create a harmonious and
integrated personality.
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.-
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