Why do we sometimes experience pain?
We think that the qualities of anger, envy, jealousy, pride, etc. are God-given, but it is not true. God does not make any distinction between people by granting positive attributes to some and negative qualities to others. All these differences are human-made and God has nothing to do with them. When our wish is fulfilled, we praise God. On the other hand, if something goes wrong, we attribute our failure to God and blame Him. God is only a witness to everything that goes on in this world, good or bad. He neither gives nor receives anything. All our sorrows and difficulties are of our own making.
How can we leverage the monkey mind and keep it pure and make it an effective instrument in our spiritual journey of life?
Rain water is pure. When you place a vessel while it is raining, you can collect pure water. It is like distilled water. By drinking that water, you will not be troubled by any ailment. When the same water is mixed up with other substances, it gets polluted. In the same manner, the mind is always pure. It gets polluted by desires. Hence, do not pollute your mind by cultivating desires. When a desire arises in your mind, brush it aside to keep your mind free from pollution. You read your text books and acquire knowledge; similarly, it is your duty to keep your mind always pure and free from pollution. This is most important learning you must acquire today.
What is the simple step that we can do today, which will ensure that we are blessed with all kinds of happiness?
You may or may not worship God, but you must respect your mother and father, who are responsible for your birth. Respect your mother. Keep her always happy. No one can estimate or describe a mother's love. It has no pollution. If you are able to win the love of your mother, it amounts to acquiring all degrees. Our scriptures enjoin us to respect mother, father, teacher and God in that order. First and foremost is your mother who gave you birth. The father brings you up and puts you on the road to development. The mother is the foundation for the mansion of your life. The father represents the wall and the Guru is the roof. Finally, God is your life itself. Hence, those who yearn for God must love their mother first. If only you keep her happy, all other things of happiness will be added unto you.
What is the important lesson we should internalize today and practice every day?
You call yourself a human being. Unless there are human values in you, how can you be called a human being? Only when you develop noble qualities you are entitled to be called a human. We often come across people changing jobs with a hope of getting high salaries. Do not develop this craze for money. Instead of the craving for money, develop human values. When you develop love for God, the demonic qualities in you will be removed. When people get rid of demonic qualities, the society will become better. You will earn a good name in your society. God will always protect persons who adhere to human values and constantly guard and guide them. Hence, develop morality and love for God.
We think that the qualities of anger, envy, jealousy, pride, etc. are God-given, but it is not true. God does not make any distinction between people by granting positive attributes to some and negative qualities to others. All these differences are human-made and God has nothing to do with them. When our wish is fulfilled, we praise God. On the other hand, if something goes wrong, we attribute our failure to God and blame Him. God is only a witness to everything that goes on in this world, good or bad. He neither gives nor receives anything. All our sorrows and difficulties are of our own making.
How can we leverage the monkey mind and keep it pure and make it an effective instrument in our spiritual journey of life?
Rain water is pure. When you place a vessel while it is raining, you can collect pure water. It is like distilled water. By drinking that water, you will not be troubled by any ailment. When the same water is mixed up with other substances, it gets polluted. In the same manner, the mind is always pure. It gets polluted by desires. Hence, do not pollute your mind by cultivating desires. When a desire arises in your mind, brush it aside to keep your mind free from pollution. You read your text books and acquire knowledge; similarly, it is your duty to keep your mind always pure and free from pollution. This is most important learning you must acquire today.
What is the simple step that we can do today, which will ensure that we are blessed with all kinds of happiness?
You may or may not worship God, but you must respect your mother and father, who are responsible for your birth. Respect your mother. Keep her always happy. No one can estimate or describe a mother's love. It has no pollution. If you are able to win the love of your mother, it amounts to acquiring all degrees. Our scriptures enjoin us to respect mother, father, teacher and God in that order. First and foremost is your mother who gave you birth. The father brings you up and puts you on the road to development. The mother is the foundation for the mansion of your life. The father represents the wall and the Guru is the roof. Finally, God is your life itself. Hence, those who yearn for God must love their mother first. If only you keep her happy, all other things of happiness will be added unto you.
What is the important lesson we should internalize today and practice every day?
You call yourself a human being. Unless there are human values in you, how can you be called a human being? Only when you develop noble qualities you are entitled to be called a human. We often come across people changing jobs with a hope of getting high salaries. Do not develop this craze for money. Instead of the craving for money, develop human values. When you develop love for God, the demonic qualities in you will be removed. When people get rid of demonic qualities, the society will become better. You will earn a good name in your society. God will always protect persons who adhere to human values and constantly guard and guide them. Hence, develop morality and love for God.
Comments
Post a Comment