7th HAVEN

  The Law of Cause and Effect: Unveiling the Hidden Workings of Life

 

In the grand tapestry of existence, nothing happens by chance. Although our limited perspective often obscures the intricate workings of the universe, a deeper exploration of our thoughts reveals that every happening has a cause. Life, akin to a fertile field entrusted to us, is a harvest waiting to be cultivated. Neglecting this responsibility results in a barren or unfavorable yield. Despite our rebellion and grief over failures, the immutable truth remains unchanged—our lives will remain unproductive.

 

However, those who possess discernment and diligently apply themselves can reap a bountiful harvest. Even our worldly endeavors, when approached with dedication and sanctity, can be transformative and serve as a path to salvation. The sages have proclaimed, "Work is worship." Through our labors, we shape our character, elevate ourselves, and cleanse our lives by removing all forms of malevolence.

 

What we perceive as evil is merely the consequence of our own actions—an impermanent manifestation. Yet, through contemplating the eternal, we have the power to eliminate all transient conditions.

 

  Embracing Authenticity: Rediscovering the Beauty of What Is

In our relentless pursuit of becoming someone, we often lose sight of our true essence. Take, for instance, my own experience as Swami Sukhabodhananda. If I strive to emulate the likes of Swami Vivekananda or Swami Ramteertha, I become so immersed in their personas that I fail to appreciate my own uniqueness. I become oblivious to the inherent beauty of being Swami Sukhabodhananda. Such a state of mind, incapable of embracing the present, inevitably leads to a life of misery.

 

The Upanishads wisely pose a question: "Can you truly appreciate who you are and, in doing so, commit to becoming the best version of yourself?" However, we often find ourselves lost in the pursuit of becoming somebody, without first acknowledging the magnificence of our current existence.

 

Let us reflect on the following story: Mullah Nasruddin, burdened by sadness, shared with a friend the news of his uncle's passing and the considerable inheritance he received. His friend, trying to console him, remarked on the good fortune that had befallen Nasruddin. Yet, Nasruddin, despite the wealth he acquired, remained despondent. Confused, his friend exclaimed, "You are now rich, with no need to worry! This should bring you joy!" Nasruddin responded, "My sorrow stems from the fact that I have no more uncles left to leave me their fortunes."

 

This tale illustrates how we sabotage our own happiness by incessantly fixating on external matters. Similarly, there was a farmer who perpetually fretted about his apples. His farm consistently yielded subpar fruit. However, one year, he harvested an abundant crop of exceptional apples. His friend, recognizing the achievement, exclaimed, "You must be overjoyed with such high-quality apples!" Surprisingly, the farmer replied, "While I am pleased with the quality, I am equally disheartened because I have no rotten apples to feed my pigs. Now, I must give them the good ones."

 

If our minds are trapped in such patterns, unhappiness will follow us wherever we go. Many young individuals yearn to go to America, believing it to be a source of happiness. However, having traveled extensively, I have observed that the majority of Indians living in the United States long to return to their homeland, missing our culture and traditions. True happiness does not reside in a specific location. It stems from how we approach life itself.

 

If we convince ourselves that happiness lies solely in becoming someone, we postpone our own contentment indefinitely. The mind fixates on the pursuit of becoming, perpetuating an endless cycle. This ignorance of what true happiness truly entails, combined with the misconception that it can be acquired or achieved, fuels our perpetual dissatisfaction.

 

Therefore, let us embrace authenticity and rediscover the profound beauty of what is. True happiness resides within us, waiting to be realized by embracing our genuine selves and living in harmony with the present moment.

 

 

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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