The Supreme Self is within the other as well. To the extent the egocentric tendency is reduced, the small circle of man’s usefulness expands and he thinks good of others and does god to others, the man actually attains greatness.
A blossomed rose emits its fragrance. It attracts many. On thinking deeply, you would realize that its ability to blossom and attract can be attributed to its roots. In the same manner, the greatness and abilities that are noticeable in someone can be attributed to the fact that to some extend, knowingly or unknowingly, that person has dived within-to the root (origin) of the vritti, (operative waves) of the mind. If deceit or fraud could have made anyone great, then all frauds and cruel people would have become great. On the contrary those who are great in real terms have become so by respecting the unity of all beings and attaining the evenness of mind unknowingly. The root causes of all evils (vices) of the world are – personal egoism, sense of reality in the world, and the desire for sensual pleasures. These are the root causes of all misery, obstacles and disease. On the other hand, the cause of all happiness is rising above body consciousness, ‘I-ness’ and ‘my-ness’, and worldly attachments, knowingly or unknowingly. The person who carries out his task for the sake of it, and the degree to which he does not cover for its results, becomes successful and great in the same measure.
The secret principles of success are belief, affection towards oneself, introversion, love for all beings and altruism.
‘There is nothing in the world beyond the reach of those who have others’ interests at heart.’
A child once said to his brother: ‘I shall complain against you. Father will beat you’. The brother said: ‘Let him beat me… I know it will be for my good. What will you get out of it?’ in the same way if your mind says- ‘This trouble will befall you, you will suffer such grief, such fear, in the future…’ then rest assured that if God sends suffering or pain, then it will be for our good. If we obey our father, do as he says, then why will he beat us? Similarly, why will the Creator give us suffering? He will give us suffering only if we go astray so that we can come aback to the right path. Suffering leads us towards His abode.
God is the best friend of all beings. He gives us happiness only for our good. He gives us unhappiness only for our good. One should not get anxious, worried and fearful imagining suffering in the future. Come what may… we will see it. Be happy in the present, give up selfishness and remain steadfast in your dharma.
The root of all suffering is selfishness and egoism. As you forsake them, suffering will cease on its own. Troubles will disappear, however big they may be, if you follow the virtues of renouncement and cheerfulness. Worldly attachment, finding faults in others, and hedonism leads to all the troubles.
A blossomed rose emits its fragrance. It attracts many. On thinking deeply, you would realize that its ability to blossom and attract can be attributed to its roots. In the same manner, the greatness and abilities that are noticeable in someone can be attributed to the fact that to some extend, knowingly or unknowingly, that person has dived within-to the root (origin) of the vritti, (operative waves) of the mind. If deceit or fraud could have made anyone great, then all frauds and cruel people would have become great. On the contrary those who are great in real terms have become so by respecting the unity of all beings and attaining the evenness of mind unknowingly. The root causes of all evils (vices) of the world are – personal egoism, sense of reality in the world, and the desire for sensual pleasures. These are the root causes of all misery, obstacles and disease. On the other hand, the cause of all happiness is rising above body consciousness, ‘I-ness’ and ‘my-ness’, and worldly attachments, knowingly or unknowingly. The person who carries out his task for the sake of it, and the degree to which he does not cover for its results, becomes successful and great in the same measure.
The secret principles of success are belief, affection towards oneself, introversion, love for all beings and altruism.
‘There is nothing in the world beyond the reach of those who have others’ interests at heart.’
A child once said to his brother: ‘I shall complain against you. Father will beat you’. The brother said: ‘Let him beat me… I know it will be for my good. What will you get out of it?’ in the same way if your mind says- ‘This trouble will befall you, you will suffer such grief, such fear, in the future…’ then rest assured that if God sends suffering or pain, then it will be for our good. If we obey our father, do as he says, then why will he beat us? Similarly, why will the Creator give us suffering? He will give us suffering only if we go astray so that we can come aback to the right path. Suffering leads us towards His abode.
God is the best friend of all beings. He gives us happiness only for our good. He gives us unhappiness only for our good. One should not get anxious, worried and fearful imagining suffering in the future. Come what may… we will see it. Be happy in the present, give up selfishness and remain steadfast in your dharma.
The root of all suffering is selfishness and egoism. As you forsake them, suffering will cease on its own. Troubles will disappear, however big they may be, if you follow the virtues of renouncement and cheerfulness. Worldly attachment, finding faults in others, and hedonism leads to all the troubles.
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