Quote from the True Charm and Power of Vedanta
The Locus of the Soul
Man again has an infinite
love for his own being; he wants ‘tobe’, or live . he never wants ‘not to be’,
or die. Death is regarded by him as the greatest misery which he, therefore,
wants to get rid of at any cost. That is why he wants to get rid of lions , tigers, venomous snakes all
ferocious and destructive animals, and even men, by killing them. He loves that
which makes him happy and want to preserve it. Whatever has the power to make
him more and more happy, he loves more and more . Hence that which is the abode
of all bliss he cannot but love most and what is that thing which he loves most?
Assuredly he loves himself more than all others things, and that is why
Yajanvalkya instructs Maitreyi, his wife, in this way. Not for the satisfaction
of the husband, but for the satisfaction of one’s own self, the husband is
loved; not for the satisfaction of the wife but for the satisfaction of one’s
own self, the wife is loved not for the satisfaction of one’s own self, the
sons are loved, not for the satisfaction of one’s own self, wealth is loved;
not for the satisfaction of the Brahman, but for the satisfaction of one’s own self,
the Brahmana is love, not for the satisfaction of the Kshatriya , but for the
satisfaction of one’s own self, the Kshatriya is loved; not for the
satisfaction of the blissful habitations of souls, but for the satisfaction of
one’s own self, the blissful habitations of souls are loved not for the satisfaction
of the gods, but for the satisfaction of the gods, but for the satisfaction one’s
own self the gods are loved, not for the satisfaction of all lining beings but
for the satisfaction of one’s own self, all the living beings are loved , but
for the satisfaction of own self, the whole universe is loved . Therefore , my
beloved Maitreyi one’s own self should be rightly known after it is heard of, well
understood and profoundly and repeatedly meditated upon; for by hearing about, understanding
deeply meditating upon and then realizing one’s own self. all this that is non
self. all this that is non self is known. Thus , since man
loves himself most of all, his self must be the abode of blissfulness of bliss
itself, which in Sanskrit is called Ananda
Finding a
Spot of Bliss
ARUNA JETHWANI
The Gurbani says,
‘Sahaj subah jo ho so ho — whatever happens naturally is the best.’ These words
could foresee the momentum of life and the tumult of stress and ensuing
frustrations. Tension often gives way to frustration, causing unhappiness.
Most of us find it
difficult to cope with daily frustrations. Often, we pursue goals and desires
that are unrealistic. We pursue them with faith and determination, hoping that
persistence will yield results, which is not a bad thing. But when the goal
seems distant, we should not bang our heads against the wall in frustration.
Osho said, ‘No matter
what you do, life turns out the way it turns out. Struggling with life does not
help at all.’ A miracle must happen. But when it does not, the best thing to do
is to fall in line with karmic happenings. Destiny has a role and is subject to
certain limitations.
In the pursuit of our
dreams, we encounter delays, blockages and obstructions. We throw up our hands
in frustration and scream, ‘Why can’t I do it?’ Don’t push yourself against an
unyielding wall. Take time off. Create space.
For on this journey,
there are waiting rooms, transit lounges and change of tyres on the way. Time,
trust and tryst must synchronise with yield fulfilment. By that time, you may
have discovered a new purpose, a new goal, or even a new obsession.
You may even find a
spot of bliss. Happiness lies in the rhythm of life. Life is a flow; the rhythm
of life gains grace and agility when you move on without the baggage of
frustration.
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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