Hindu Article-The wealth of meditation

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The wealth of meditation

 

 

CHENNAI NOV. 3. Religion has now become a tool for

misguiding people instead of uniting them and

revealing what "Truth" means. A source of inspiration

for the welfare of mankind, it is leading to negative

sentiments and creating mutual hatred. Diversity of

culture is indeed a gift. Just as a common thread runs

through garland made of a variety of flowers, the

common thread of humanity passes through all of us. It

is hence necessary to spread the message left by

spiritual giants.

 

Our sages used to pray for the prosperity of the

entire universe. "Guide us on the path of

enlightenment from ignorance, from the fear of death

to immortality and from darkness to light. Let all be

happy and free from illness and disease." When a

thirsty person goes to a river to drink, the latter

does not ask him as to which community or religion he

belongs. It quenches everyone's thirst without any

discrimination. Even "Nature" presents us lessons. It

is the tradition and the rich heritage of India to

show regard for the rivers, fauna and flora. The papal

tree which people revere takes carbon dioxide and

releases oxygen. The herbs used in preparing medicines

were worshipped, before being packed, to induce

feelings of respect while plucking and uprooting the

plants. To make this world a better and peaceful place

all of us should first change ourselves for the better

and learn to love everyone, said Sri Musafir Anand in

a lecture pointing out that we should increase the

wealth of meditation.

 

During His rule, Lord Rama taught people to forgive

and to show compassion to those who if by chance

erred. When He gave asylum to Vibhishana, He was asked

what would He do if Ravana were to surrender. "If that

be so, I shall give him My kingdom", replied the Lord,

displaying His magnanimity. Since the life of a human

being is often compared to a journey a person should

make all arrangements for his travel. What will he

take when he departs from this world and what is the

nature of currency he may need at his destination? The

wealth of meditation, the his pious deeds he had done

and the his prayers with which he had been in touch

with God, all gathered here, to God will come in handy

then. Once Guru Nanak gave a bag containing some money

to a miserly trader asking him to hand it over to him

(Guru) in Heaven. "Is this possible", the merchant

asked. "If you cannot carry this small bundle with

you, why then you are wasting time and energy hoarding

and accumulating money, which has to be left behind

when you quit the world?" Lord Krishna's words in the

Gita remind us to remember Him at all times and

simultaneously fight the life's battle too. The

opportunity that is given to man to be here is to

evolve himself spiritually and reach the Divine

Empire. ultimately.

copy right: The Hindu daily.

 

 

 

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