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Divine love is infinite

 

10-02-1998 :: Pg: 24 :: Col: c

 

Cl: Religion

 

CHENNAI, Feb. 10.

 

There are as many sects in this world as grains of

sand on the seashore. People have lost sight of the

true essence of religion and they fight unnecessarily

over petty dogmas and non- essentials. Every

religion, every cult and every sect, however,

declares that reality is one and it has to be

approached by speaking the Truth, by loving all,

by leading a life of continence and of purity and

self-control, by service, concentration, meditation

and devotion.

 

Of all creations, a human birth is difficult to obtain,

rare still is the tendency to pursue the spiritual path

and rarest is God-realisation. Having been born as

a human being, if a person does not strive to reach

God's kingdom, he can be said to commit suicide

for, he kills himself by clinging to things unreal.

One with proper understanding and faith should

give up the desire for pleasure from external

objects and fix his mind on God's feet.

 

Sincere devotees should not seek any material gain

from God but pray that their souls should ever

cling to Him. Even when urged by God himself to

ask for a boon, Prahlada pleaded with Him not to

tempt him by such offers. ``I only seek shelter in

you.''

 

In a lecture on the path of devotion analysed by

God in His sermon, the Bhagavad Gita, Swami

Vimalananda said this earth reflects God's

all-supporting nature. Water proclaims the

message of His sanctity and purity. Fire indicates

His self-luminous nature. Air signifies His

omnipotence. The illusive power (Maya) is totally

under His control.

 

Some men ask for proof about God's existence.

They should be shown the display of intelligence in

every inch of creation. Who pumps blood in

arteries? Who makes the eyelids close to prevent

dust? Who provides food for a frog living in the

strata of rocks? Who divides the seasons?

 

God is hidden in all beings. He is filled with mercy.

He has sold Himself to His devotees and has

become their slave. ``How can I leave them when

they have renounced everything for My sake

only?'' Devotion is a sacred, higher emotion of

sublime sentiments which unites devotees with the

Lord. Divine love is infinite, pure, all-pervading

and everlasting. Real devotees will have an equal

vision for all and a balanced mind. Bhakthi softens

their hearts, removes the wicked tendencies which

take root in them and infuses divine ecstasy. The

names of God will always be on their lips and their

gaze is constantly turned inwards.

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Regards,

Shree

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