Monday, 6 March 2017
Thursday, 23 February 2017
Realizing the self
The Bhagvad Gita explains that
there are three paths to realizing the self. Knowledge (gyan), action (karma)
and devotion (bhakti). Different people have the aptitude to adopt any of these
paths.
As in case of all
generalizations, we know this to be true. However, these paths are actually
interconnected. Devotion or bhakti is the ultimate. Through knowledge and
through karma, we ultimately realize that ultimate devotion and surrender are
the final steps. And that comes from spiritual learning and action.
The main root of right
knowledge is attachment. We are not our body, nor our minds. We are not our
senses, nor the intellect or ego. We are not mothers, fathers, sisters,
brothers, aunts and uncles. It is our role play that some take seriously. When
you get hurt by these very people, this experience itself directs you towards
the right knowledge and the right action. And then you realize that you are not
in charge. You are not the doer. So, after exhausting yourself through ego
driven actions, you finally lay down your weapons and prostrate before the
light of the Almighty. For life is fragile. We are not in command for the most
part though we think we are. And surrendering, there is nothing to DO. Things
happen... and we are channels.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Sense of humor
Sense of humor! Sigh! If common
sense is uncommon, a sense of humor is, too. You know, if you want to remove
your blocks within yourself, learn to laugh at yourself about the very things
that hurt and angered you earlier.
Today, we are so careful about
monitoring our humor. Say the right things. Smile only so much. Facial
expressions should be just correct. Oops! How exhausting!
Life is fun! Laugh. Fall and
get up to run with exhilaration, with the wind blowing your hair away...feel
the raindrops on your cheeks...
...and if people laugh at you,
join them and make them laugh more! Be a free spirit...after all, what do you
care as long as you are in tune with yourself? Neither our smile nor our
happiness should be a bi product of someone else's perceptions. Because I am
because I am, not because you think I am.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Fragility of life
The fragility of life! The desire to live and the illusion
of being immortal keep us going. When there is a death, it only comes to the
next door neighbor. Such is our mental makeup.
But life is fragile and a shock could be awaiting us round
the corner. So, never take your health for granted as you grow older. Now a
day, things just fester inside and by the time we can take stock, things are
way worse than we dreamt.
I see people shying away from seeing doctors, fearful of
what they might diagnose. We talk about "mind over matter" so easily
but when it comes to us that are not always easy.
Just as being forewarned is being forearmed, being careful
and balanced in everything would be wisdom.
And even then, we have to pass on when our time is up.
Someone said live everyday as if it were your last. That everyday would be the
best day every day. A great attitude even to nullify many a karma....
Wishing us all the dawn of this
attitude...
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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