Subispeaks
Let me share the following inspiring quotes:
"To put the world in order, we must first
put the nation in order; to put the nation
in order, we must put the family in
order; to put the family in order, our
personal life, we must first set our
hearts right."
- Confucius
"The only thing that interferes with my
learning is my education."
- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
"Of all the scriptures in the world, it is
the Vedas alone that declare that even
the study of the Vedas is secondary.
The real study is that by which we
realize the Unchangeable. And that is
neither reading, nor believing, nor
reasoning, but superconscious
perception, or samadhi."
-Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)
"You must remember the value that you
add to others and not just what others
have added to you. That's how we build
self-worth, which, in my opinion, is just
as important as net worth."
-Suze Orman
Financial planner and writer
"Fear less, hope more; whine less,
breathe more; talk less, say more; hate
less, love more; and all good things are
yours"
- says a Swedish proverb
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Self-introspection
Due to travels and other business, I could not write earlier.
In recent times, my mind is turning more towards religious pursuits. My intention is to share my thoughts - not to preach!
As I see it, Hinduism has grown by devotion, meditation and self - purification. Don't we hear about the enormous powers acquired by Rishis due to "Tapas" (meditation)? Many of my friends have expressed joy at the results of Transcendental Meditation (TM). I strongly believe that if one is able to control the mind, it is much easier to control the body. Hinduism teaches us ways to acquire control over the ever-wandering mind.
Deiva Upaasana is dhyaana or concentration of meditation. To focus the mind, a physical form is required eventhough God, as the Ultimate Reality, is believed to be Formless. Upasana of a Form is usually done with a purpose, namely, the attainment of a given benefit. The purpose to be attained by worshipping or concentrating on a Form differs. The scriptures tell us how to meditate and on what all Forms and with what results. The different upasanas aid us in the path to the ultimate goal, namely, understanding Reality. Scriptures prescribe Upaasana in order to train the mind to concentrate. Upasana is entirely up to the individual; there is nothing collective about it.
Recently, I heard an audio tape that has some recordings of the lectures by the great Kanchi Paramacharya. He says that our minds should automatically seek and cling to God just as iron filings get attracted by the magnet; the heart of a chaste wife seeks her husband; the creeper embraces the tree; the rivers find a way to the sea.
We do not know the mercy of Universal Mother. Our vision is limited. The good or harm coming to us has its source in Her Grace; We must accept whatever comes to us, good or bad, as Her Grace. We do not know why she gives it.
When adversities overtake us, there is a tendency to pass the blame on someone. It is easy to blame God and complain that He is blind to our misfortunes. But a little self-introspection will reveal that there are enormous faults within oneself. In spite of the faults, if we are able to get food, shelter and clothing, it is due to the abundant mercy of God. We must consider the difficulties we encounter as a blessing in disguise.
Why is it that millions of people still remain within the fold of Hinduism despite all the ordeals they face/d in India. The reason seems to be the superb leadership provided by some great saints like Adi Shankara, Tukaram, Ramadoss, Sai Baba, Ramana Maharishi, and several others. When we see a great man (Mahatma) in our midst, we are impressed. The great men make us think- look at one's self and introspect.
So, let me do a bit of self-introspection, ask questions, find answers and meditate. I hope this 'modus operandi' helps to control my monkey-mind. You may like to try it too!
In recent times, my mind is turning more towards religious pursuits. My intention is to share my thoughts - not to preach!
As I see it, Hinduism has grown by devotion, meditation and self - purification. Don't we hear about the enormous powers acquired by Rishis due to "Tapas" (meditation)? Many of my friends have expressed joy at the results of Transcendental Meditation (TM). I strongly believe that if one is able to control the mind, it is much easier to control the body. Hinduism teaches us ways to acquire control over the ever-wandering mind.
Deiva Upaasana is dhyaana or concentration of meditation. To focus the mind, a physical form is required eventhough God, as the Ultimate Reality, is believed to be Formless. Upasana of a Form is usually done with a purpose, namely, the attainment of a given benefit. The purpose to be attained by worshipping or concentrating on a Form differs. The scriptures tell us how to meditate and on what all Forms and with what results. The different upasanas aid us in the path to the ultimate goal, namely, understanding Reality. Scriptures prescribe Upaasana in order to train the mind to concentrate. Upasana is entirely up to the individual; there is nothing collective about it.
Recently, I heard an audio tape that has some recordings of the lectures by the great Kanchi Paramacharya. He says that our minds should automatically seek and cling to God just as iron filings get attracted by the magnet; the heart of a chaste wife seeks her husband; the creeper embraces the tree; the rivers find a way to the sea.
We do not know the mercy of Universal Mother. Our vision is limited. The good or harm coming to us has its source in Her Grace; We must accept whatever comes to us, good or bad, as Her Grace. We do not know why she gives it.
When adversities overtake us, there is a tendency to pass the blame on someone. It is easy to blame God and complain that He is blind to our misfortunes. But a little self-introspection will reveal that there are enormous faults within oneself. In spite of the faults, if we are able to get food, shelter and clothing, it is due to the abundant mercy of God. We must consider the difficulties we encounter as a blessing in disguise.
Why is it that millions of people still remain within the fold of Hinduism despite all the ordeals they face/d in India. The reason seems to be the superb leadership provided by some great saints like Adi Shankara, Tukaram, Ramadoss, Sai Baba, Ramana Maharishi, and several others. When we see a great man (Mahatma) in our midst, we are impressed. The great men make us think- look at one's self and introspect.
So, let me do a bit of self-introspection, ask questions, find answers and meditate. I hope this 'modus operandi' helps to control my monkey-mind. You may like to try it too!
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