Doubt - Righteousness

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

Can any one explain me what RIGHTEOUSNESS mean.

 

Thanks and Regards,

Janakesh

 

 

 

 

Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam today

8th November 2004

 

Truth and righteousness are the two main pillars on which the entire world

rests. If we protect truth and righteousness, they will in turn protect us

wherever we go. Truth is the source of all happiness. If you do not adhere to

truth, how can you expect to attain happiness? Truth is the fundamental

principle of life. But today, man's thoughts, words and deeds are tainted with

untruth and unrighteousness. That is the reason he is unable to enjoy happiness

in life.

 

- Baba

[Guest guest]

Sai Ram!

The following quotations of Sai Baba re RIGHTEOUSNESS were taken from the book,

A COMPENDIUM OF THE TEACHINGS OF SATHYA SAI BABA:

 

"The body must be used in the path of righteousness. What is this righteousness?

The harmony of thought, word and deed is righteousness. Only then can you call

yourself a true man." Divine Discourse, Feb. 17, 1996

"Because there are people who have bad thoughts, hear bad things through their

ears, see bad things with their eyes, spread scandals through their tongue,

there is no righteousness (Dharma) and no peace. Human beings are embodiments

of Divinity. They should live up to their Divine nature and not descend to the

level of animals." SS March 1994 P 64

"Truth is God. The Vedas declared: ‘Speak the Truth; follow Righteousness’.

There is no greater divinity than these two. Where truth reigns, there Divinity

is present. Where Righteousness is prevalent, there the Divine exists as

Dharma." SS June 1995 P 143

"Sri Narayana Rao (who had spoken earlier) urged that Righteousness should grow

in the world. Where is this Righteousness (Dharma)? It is in your conduct, your

thoughts, words and deeds. Righteousness dwells in your heart. When the impulses

arising from the heart are expressed in words, that is Sathya. To put into

action your words is Dharma. For all these, Love is primary. Love in action is

Righteousness. Love in speech is Truth. Love in thought is Peace. Love in

understanding is non-violence." SS August 1995 P 222

"You can yourself judge whether your Love is narrow or broad, whether your

devotion is shallow or deep. Are you content with your achievement? Examine it

yourself--pronounce the verdict on yourself, by your own discrimination. Purity

of motive is the best guarantee that you will have peace. An uneasy conscience

is a tormenting companion. Righteous action will leave no bad effects to

disturb your sleep or health.

"So be righteous; avoid all prejudices against others on the basis of caste,

creed, color, mode of worship, status, or degree of affluence. Do not look down

on any one; look upon all as Divine as you really are." SSS VOL VII Chap 38 P

198

"Truth is the utterance of what you think. Righteousness is acting according to

your words. The unity of thought, word and actions is essential. Truth and

Righteousness are not qualities to be acquired.....They are inherent in man,

born with him even as his limbs and his life-breath. There is no need to search

for them elsewhere. They emanate from one’s heart. They dwell in everyone. What

is necessary is to see that these inherent qualities are not lost. No one is

entitled to live in this world if he does not practice Truth and Righteousness.

"Speak the Truth and follow righteousness and all bad qualities will run

away.....We talk about other people and their faults, but we hide our

own.....Foolish people cannot understand righteous acts. All good people will

be surrounded by bad people." SC May 1996

"Precept and practice should go together like medicine and diet control.

Meditating on God one should engage oneself in godly activities. It is useless

to study or listen to spiritual discourses without leading a spiritual life.

Righteousness means living according to the dictates of one’s conscience.

Acting in violation of the conscience is wrong." SS April 1996 P 93

I hope this helps you to understand 'righteousness'.

Love, Charlene Leslie-Chaden

-

janakeswar rao

saibabanews

Monday, November 08, 2004 10:02 AM

[saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

Hi Everyone,Can any one explain me what RIGHTEOUSNESS mean.Thanks and Regards,Janakesh

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SAIRAM TO YOU

AND EVERY ONE

VERY GOOD QUESTION

JANAKESWAR RAO SAIRAM

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Rama Talasila <ramtalasila7

Mon Nov 8, 2004 4:16pm

Re: [saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

 

Sai Ram Brother Janakesh,

 

To the best of my knowledge RIGHTEOUSNESS means DHARMA.

 

Regards,

Rama Prasad

 

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<cherryl

Mon Nov 8, 2004 4:24pm

RE: [saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

 

Om Jai Sai Raam,

Janakeshji..

Hopefully this will give you some clarity...

Righteousness .....

 

Walking in righteousness is not outward obedience,

it is walking in the revelation of the ALLNESS of God.

 

Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one's life according

to the

codes of conduct as described by the Vedas and Upanishads.

 

Dharma means "that which holds" the people of this world and the

whole

creation. It refers to the religious ethics as propounded by Hindu

gurus in

ancient Indian scriptures. Tulsidas, author of Ramcharitmanas, has

defined

the root of dharma as compassion. This principle was taken up by

Lord Buddha

in his immortal book of great wisdom, Dhammapada.

 

Hinduism describes dharma as the natural universal laws whose

observance

enables humans to be contented and happy, and to save himself from

degradation and suffering. Dharma is the moral law combined with

spiritual

discipline that guides one's life. Hindus consider dharma the very

foundation of life. Atharva Veda describes dharma symbolically:

Prithivim

dharmana dhritam, that is, "this world is upheld by dharma".

 

Hinduism accepts the concept of reincarnation, and what determines

the state

of an individual in the next existence is karma which refers to the

actions

undertaken by the body and the mind. In order to achieve good karma

it is

important to live life according to dharma, what is right. This

involves

doing what is right for the individual, the family, the class or

caste and

also for the universe itself.

 

Dharma is like a cosmic norm and if one goes against the norm it can

result

in bad karma. So, dharma affects the future according to the karma

accumulated. Therefore one's dharmic path in the next life is the one

necessary to bring to fruition all the results of past karma..

 

The term dharma can best be explained as the "law of being" without

which

things cannot exist, just as the essential factor in human being is

life -

the atman without which he cannot exist. Therefore the dharma of

human being

is atman. And hence any good atmic quality is dharmic. Dharma

therefore

implies duty - a course of conduct. For example, Hinduism endorses

the idea

that it is one's dharma to marry, raise a family and provide for

that family

in whatever way is necessary.

 

Anything that helps human being to reach god is dharma and anything

that

hinders human being from reaching god is adharma. For instance, in

the epic

poem Mahabharata, the Pandavas represent dharma in life and the

Kauravas

represent adharma.

The essence of dharma lies in possessing a certain ability, power and

spiritual strength. Vedic Dharma is always truthful because its

basis is the

unique combination of spiritual brilliance and physical prowess.

 

Swami has spoken highly about our Dharma-righteousness....the way in

which

we live our lives...ethical or unethical..

I do hope you will gain something out of this explanation, I know it

is a

bit lenghty but sometimes it is worth the read.

 

May Swami Bless you all.

Om Jai Sai Raam

Radhey of Canada.

 

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neena chand <nchand2001

Mon Nov 8, 2004 6:06pm

Re: [saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

 

Sai Ram,

I hope the below gives you enough explaination on

Righteousness

 

 

RIGHT CONDUCT (DHARMA)

 

 

[Extracts compiled from Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's

Discourses]

 

Dharma is the foundation for the welfare of humanity;

it is the Truth that is stable for all time. God is

the embodiment of Dharma; His Grace is won by Dharma;

He is ever fostering Dharma; He is ever establishing

Dharma. He is Dharma itself.

 

Dharma is a body of principles that are fundamental to

social stability and individual progress. "Dharma

Moolam Idam Jagath". Dharma is the root of this world.

Obey it and you are happy. One common definition of

Dharma is that it is the adherence to the rule: 'Do

unto others what you wish them to do unto you. Do not

have a double standard. Treat all as your own self'.

 

 

The basic principles of Dharma are Sathya (Truth),

Prema (Love), Sahana (Fortitude) and Ahimsa

(Nonviolence). "Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshithah" - Dharma

protects those that protect Dharma. Dharma means

certain obligations and duties and regulations over

actions, words and behavior. For example, elders have

certain obligations towards younger people and vice

versa; neighbors have mutual duties and rights.

 

The task of everyone is to do the duty that has come

upon him, with a full sense of responsibility to the

utmost of his capacity. There should be complete

coordination between what one feels, says and does.

Then work becomes worship.

 

How are you to decide in any particular case what is

Dharma and what is not? That which does not inflict

pain on you and others - that is Dharma. This follows

from the recognition that same God resides in everyone

and if you injure another, you are hurting the same

God who is in you. Dharma enables you to come to the

recognition that anything that is bad for another is

also bad for you. So act in such a way that you get

joy and others too get joy. Or take another standard

for your actions: Make the mind, the speech and body

agree in harmony. Act as you speak, speak as you feel,

do not play false to your conscience. That is the

Dharmic way of life.

 

Dharma trains you to be calm, level headed, secure in

equanimity. You know the transitory nature of success

or failure, riches or poverty, joy or grief. You are

not elated or deflated. You are serene, unmoved.

Anything that helps you to maintain this unruffled

stability is Dharma. To summarize: sensual life is

Adharma; the spiritual life is Dharma.

 

 

Dharma is not a matter of time and space to be

modified and adjusted to the needs and pressures of

the moment. It means a number of fundamental

principles that should guide mankind in its progress

towards inner harmony and outer peace. When man stays

away from Dharma, he meets with greater harm than even

physical slavery. These principles are called

Sanathana because their origins are not dated, their

author is not identifiable; they are the revelations

made in the clarified intellects of impartial sages.

They are basic and eternal.

 

Dharma is the eternal source. Dharma is a great

virtue. Dharma is the basis for everything. In this

world nothing is higher than righteousness. Man must

follow the path of Dharma, to know himself, to discard

demonic qualities, to foster human qualities, to

develop divine qualities and to achieve a good life.

 

-Bhagavan Baba

 

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Abburi Balakrishna <b_abburi

Mon Nov 8, 2004 10:40pm

Re: [saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

 

Sai Ram,

RIGHTEOUSNESS according to me is doing good in

thought word & deed. Baba himself says Be good, see

good & Do good. That's the way to Godliness. Jai Sai

Ram,

Balakrishna Abburi

 

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"crishnantv" <crishnantv

Mon Nov 8, 2004 11:33pm

Re: [saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

 

Sairam

my dear Sai brother Janakeswar Rao garu

Namaskarandi

Bhavunnara ?

 

You bear the name of King Janaka. the enlightened king who had His

hands in the society and Head in the forest.

On so many ocasions Our Beloved Bhagwan has explained the greatness

of

King Janaka, as - He is the embodiment of truth and righteousness

truth and Righteousness are Sathya and Dharma., doing what is right

as

per ....

Rightousness denotes the right action as per the laws of the

land ,laws

of nature,

laws for the family, laws for the community laws for the individual

we are , son to our parents, husband to the wife, father to our

children, boss in our office subordinate to our Boss, member in our

society where we live and citizen to our country, and the divine

creation in this universe.

we have to perform our duty with Truth in all these roles. The

roles ,

how you prioretise them to create Harmony, this is the individual's

responsibility.

How to know what is right? - the Head got to ask the Heart, before

the

Hands get to perform them- Three H- Bhagwan's

prescription.

Thank you brother for opening a beautiful topic today.

praying Bhagwan, to Bless us all

 

Crishnan

 

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"Ishmael Sekgotha" <isekgotha

Cc: <janakesh_v

Mon Nov 8, 2004 11:42pm

Re: [saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

 

OM SAI RAM

 

IT MEANS RIGHT ACTION [ DOING EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO THE LORD ]

 

WITH SAI LOVE

ISHMAEL

 

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Akkanna_Pragada Anantha_Vijaya <aavijaya

Tue Nov 9, 2004 2:02am

Re: [saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

 

Sai Ram Janakeshwar Rao,.

 

Righteousness for all practical purposes is the english translation

of the word Dharma, a value which Swami enunciates along with

SATHYA,SHANTI,PREMA AND AHIMSA.

 

Altough, we use the word Righteousness as translation for Dharma, in

the strict sense it is not totally correct.

 

Swami said Dharma is the very inherent quality of any object or a

living thing. Such as sweetness is the Dharma of Sugar if sugar

looses its sweetness it cannot be called sugar anymore and it may be

called as sand. To burn is the Dharma of Fire etc.

 

So also, as stated above, SATHYA DHARMA SHANTI, PREMA & AHIMSA - the

five values constitutes the dharma of an individual. If any person

looses these then he is

no more a human.

 

This is in brief what Dharma (righteousness) is.

 

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Rajani <rajanimohan

Tue Nov 9, 2004 11:23am

Re: [saibabanews] Doubt - Righteousness

 

Dharma.

 

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"narisha singh" <virtuous

Tue Nov 9, 2004 1:21pm

Re: Doubt - Righteousness

 

Sai Ram

Swami has said in a divine discourse on feb 17th 1996 that " the

body must be used in the path of righteouness. What is

righteouness? The harmony of thought, word and deed is

righteouness. Only then can you call yourself a true man"

 

regards

narisha

 

 

 

 

 

 

saibabanews, janakeswar rao <janakesh_v>

wrote:

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Can any one explain me what RIGHTEOUSNESS mean.

>

> Thanks and Regards,

> Janakesh

[Guest guest]

Sai Ram Janakeswara Rao Garu,

It is indeed a good question, as the human understanding of Righteousness is

very limited. The actual word Dharma has a deeper meaning and no English

equivalent term. It is so easy to read and repeat what Bhagawan says about

Dharma, but it is so difficult and challenging in practical application. I will

try to give explanation given by Bhagawan on November 27th,2002, in an

interview given by Bhagawan to the Ladies and Men Doctor's group!!! I had the

pleasure of being graciously blessed by Bhagawan in translating for the group,

what Swami was teaching at the time. All is his Divine Grace and not that there

is any personal glorification here.

 

One lady volunteer asked the difference between DUTY and DHARMA?? Swami liked

this question and praised her for asking this.

Majority of the times we get confused with our physical responsibilities as DHARMA.

SWAMI"S REPLY:

" If you are shifting into a new house, you pack up all the things and take them

with you. That is DUTY. If you are transferred, you pack up what you need and

leave or throw the rest. That is DHARMA"

 

How simply he gave the essence of all vedic heritage, so that the common man can understand.

The true DHARMA is AATMA DHARMA, self realization of oneness with the Universal

Consciousness, in what ever form you see!!! All forms are HIS!!!

This state of Constant Integrated Awareness does not come without, UNITY, PURITY

to Realize the UNIVERSAL DIVINITY.

 

1. UNITY: Unity is realization of I AM THAT I AM or seeing DEVA in JEEVA. Then

we see all forms as deva, although their behaviors might be bad, they are not

bad. Every one is AATMA Swaroopam. This realization is the Dharma. ( Dharma

Vahini). We use the Human body as the instrument to reach this stage. Pure

consciuosness does not dwell in an impure mind and heart. " CHAITANYA

SAMAARAADHYA, CHAITANYA KUSUMA PRIYA".

 

2. PURITY: Mind needs to be controlled by Mending the Senses and by Bending The

BODY through Seva; this kind of seva is done with detachment to become a SAT

KARMA that will lead to AKARMA. No strings attached. All thoughts, words and

actions are to promote the welfare of the family and the society at large.

Never to hurt anyone, but to protect the common and innocent people, through

selfless acts. These should be done with love, symapathy and empathy, as the

need arises and not purposefully planned or schemed to get personal

glorification, but to glorify the GOD through the love filled selfless acts.

This is big transformation.

Unity in thought, word and action filled with love and not hate. No personal glorification.

 

3. Ultimate Sayujyam, when one feels integrated with HIS OMNI PRESENCE and is in

a blissful state. That is DIVINITY in the INdividual (vyashti), SMAISHTI (

family and the society).

Therefore, Swami said that if you are changing your role as a child, parent,

householder and hermit, you are still packing things and karma with you as you

move along the physical stages. You are just changing the role in your physical

body. This is still a physical duty, there is no EVOLUTION or PARINAAMAM. Just a

movement.

But when you are transferred, here it means, you have left the VAASANAAS, you

have moved from the current position. You have promoted yourself to leave the

stages of AAGAAMI, SANCHITA and PRAARABDHA KARMA. You have promoted yourself by

letting go of the senses dictating your actions, that bind you with attachment

of packing, storing and carrying along, whereever you go. This liberates you,

"MOHA ITI KSHAYAM, ITI MOKSHAM". You left the unwanted. It is less load as you

evolve.

 

Therefore Dharma is not a small matter. The TRUTH is nothing but the realization

that it is this precious human life, through which we can realize the inherent

imdweller of your heart. THE GOD. None other in creation is capable of this.

This TRUTH is eternal and we are his SANAATANA BODIES for ANAADI MAHAPURUSHA.

 

How can we be that spiritual being when you watch a crime? Most of the advances

on innocent women, atrocities of Woman Abuse, Alcoholism, Teen Pregnancies as

result of exploitation of the innocent young teen agers, alcoholism and family

dysfunction, drug use and abuse are causing restlessness in teh society.

 

What is the role of a DHAARMIC person?

 

I always get an answer that to interfere and stop the crime and protect the

innocent snd vulnerable by followoing the law of the land where needed and in a

spiritual way of doing the needful with no malice or hatred.

Walking away and keeping quiet in this context is ADHARMA.!!!! to the highest

degree!!! If possible counsel the person, the assailant. Some people who are

with criminal mind, are litigenous and it is better to avoid that type of

counseling and let the law of the land care for the problem. Dharma is to

protect the vulnerable person to safety.

Learn from MAHABHARATA, that the learned scholars like BHEESHMA, VIDURA,

DRONACHARYA, Vasishta, Vyasa, did not prevent disrobing of DRAUPADI. Every one

of them had a chance to hold on to the TRUTH and DHARMA. NONE GOT UP TO REALLY

STOP ANYTHING, as they were LOYAL to WHO was FEEDING THEM. Was it not their

selfishness to maintain their SOCIAL status that they did not lift a finger,

but showed emotion only????

Following the PATH of DHARMA and TRUTH means letting go of the SOCIETY NORMS

that are injuriuous and REINSTATE NEW NORMS and be selfless in the SOCIETY or

the WORLD. This requires a lot of courage. ONLY ARJUNA had that COURAGE and

therefore he was chosen to be taught BHGAVAT GEETA.

Dharma changes for each person, as the AATMA DHARMA is a state of certain amount

of self realization at that stage. What is perfect for that person at that stage

for this self realization is not the same for every individual. But all actions

should be god bound for this self realization and for the common good.

 

Om Sri Sai Ram,

Meena Chintapalli

 

janakeswar rao <janakesh_v > wrote:

Hi Everyone,Can any one explain me what RIGHTEOUSNESS mean.Thanks and Regards,Janakesh

[Guest guest]

gdirosa

Mon, 8 Nov 2004 22:47:17

Re: Doubt - Righteousness

 

I think that RIGHTEOUSNESS means to follow our consciousness - to

do only what we are really sure to be correct and right. In other

words, it means to follow the 'dicta' of our Higher Self.

 

Regards

G.

 

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"gamsetmach" <gamsetmach

Tue Nov 9, 2004 6:41pm

Re: Doubt - Righteousness

 

Dear Janakesh,

 

This wonderful article from Sai Radio Heart2Heart journal explains

it

perfectly:

http://www.radiosai.org/Journals/Vol_02/04Feb15/03_Spiritual_Blossoms

/

02_Getting_Spiritually_Better/spiritually_better.htm

 

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srinivasan vaidya <srinibalaji2000

Tue Nov 9, 2004 8:37pm

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SAIRAM JANAKESH.my understanding of righteousness is

NOT CAUSING ANY HARM PHYSICALLY,EMOTIONALLY AND

PSYCHOLOGICALLY TO ANY BEING ON EARTH.

LOKA SAMASTHA SUKINO BHAVANTHU.

in the name of our lord,dr.srinivasan vaidya

 

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jnatesan

Wed Nov 10, 2004 5:56am

Re: [saibabanews] Re: Doubt - Righteousness

 

AUMSAIRAM !

 

There is no proper equivalent word for Dharma in English,

Righteousness

word is used for Dharma.

AUMSAIRAM

Natesan

 

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Aruna Gopal <amgopal

Wed Nov 10, 2004 11:37am

Re: [saibabanews] Re: Doubt - Righteousness

 

Sairam sisters and brothers!!

 

WHat an appropriate reply for an amazing question!!

Thanks for such thought provoking and positive

insight;

love and sairam

Happy Diwali to all

 

Kedar Chintapalli <mkchintapalli> wrote:

 

> Pranaams At The Lotus Feet Of Our Beloved Bhagawan

> Sri Satya Sai Baba.

[Guest guest]

THANKS TO CHINTA PALLI SAIRAM

difference between DUTY and DHARMA?? Swami liked this question

 

If you are shifting into a new house, you pack up all the things and take them

with you. That is DUTY. If you are transferred, you pack up what you need and

leave or throw the rest. That is DHARMA"

1. UNITY: Unity is realization of I AM THAT I AM or seeing DEVA in JEEVA

2. PURITY: Mind needs to be controlled by Mending the Senses and by Bending The BODY through Seva

3. Ultimate Sayujyam, when one feels integrated with HIS OMNI PRESENCE and is in a blissful state

The TRUTH is nothing but the realization that it is this precious human life,

through which we can realize the inherent imdweller of your heart

BHEESHMA, VIDURA, DRONACHARYA, Vasishta, Vyasa, did not prevent disrobing of

DRAUPADI. Every one of them had a chance to hold on to the TRUTH and DHARMA.

NONE GOT UP TO REALLY STOP ANYTHING, as they were LOYAL to WHO was FEEDING

THEM. Was it not their selfishness to maintain their SOCIAL status that they

did not lift a finger, but showed emotion only????

What is perfect for that person at that stage for this self realization is not

the same for every individual. But all actions should be god bound for this

self realization and for the common good.

It is our fortune that we are today under the fold of our beloved SWAMY

INSTEAD OF GOING THRU THE TEXTS OF CONFLICTING MEANINGS

OF RIGHT AND WRONG, TRUE AND FALSE, CAUSE AND EFFECT

WE HAVE THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

TO MERGE WITH SWAMY'S TEACHING WITH RECEPTIVE SENSES

JUST ACCEPTING AND FOLLOWING OUR BELOVED SWAMY'S TEACHINGKedar Chintapalli

<mkchintapalli > wrote:

Pranaams At The Lotus Feet Of Our Beloved Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Baba.

 

Sai Ram Janakeswara Rao Garu,

It is indeed a good question, as the human understanding of Righteousness is

very limited. The actual word Dharma has a deeper meaning and no English

equivalent term. ..........

[Guest guest]

Sairam.

I read all the explanations regarding Duty and

righteousness. But I feel it is very difficult to

decide at the time of action. No amount of reading

will help at the time of action, except one's own

samskara which influences our instinct.probably

practice will help.

 

Duty is what is dictated by the action we take up,

which depends on the action we decide to take up.

However Righteousness will not depend on our action

but on our nature(dharma). Again at what level

( bhava) we operate decides our dhrma whether it is a

body level(Deha bhava) or intelect level(Buddhi bhava)

or Atmic level (Atma tatwa).

 

So leaving every thing to Swamy (surrendering) or

dedicating all actions to God (samarpana) are

acceptable but at our mundane level, we have to think

honestly and see what is practical. Ofcourse we need

role models for that.

 

For example, if my boos tells me some thing which is

detrimental to my company, my seva bahava tells me to

obey the boss. But my loyality to the company tells me

to oppose. When great people like Bhishma got side

tracked in deciding,we are no body. Hence always pray

to God before doing an action whcih is contrary to

your inner voice. I am sure, Bhagawan always shows us

a way. He will show us a role model who willbe there

around us. No need to be afraid of consequences.

There is a way of doing right thing. That is not with

hate but with love. What made "Vidura" different from

others is that he never wavered in telling dharma to

Dhritarashtra. But never insited that it has to be

implemneted. At the same time, excused himself to be a

party to the wrong action.

 

So our role Model should be Vidura,not Bhishma, Drona

when we are faced with tough situations.

 

Again one has to decide to one's self and should avoid

guilt feeling than avoid trouble and inconvenience. We

are answerable to ourselves and reap what we sow. No

need to balem any body except our actions and

decisions unless they are surrendered to God. Thereis

aword of caution her as surrendering to god is not

that easy as we have to dedicate the fruits also. In

others words, if get amonetary benefit by keeping

quiet , will I give all the maount for charity? If

not, I am keeping the fruits to me but say by being

silent I am dedicating my action to God.

This is what I thouhgt. But pl.pardon me If I show my

ignorance. But having no guilt feeling is the

barometer for all our actions(provided we did nto

suppress our inner voice).

 

sairam.

Rajasekhar- Bahrain.

[Guest guest]

 

Mr.Rajashekar Polapragada

 

Your explanation is simply brilliant. Thanks for the thoughtful note.I learnt a

lot.

 

Sairam

R.Chandrashekar

[Guest guest]

SAIRAM TO RAJASEKAR

NICE PARAGRAPHS

I LOVED TO READ THEM

 

 

No amount of reading

will help at the time of action, except one's own

samskara which influences our instinct.probably

practice will help.

Again at what level

( bhava) we operate decides our dhrma whether it is a

body level(Deha bhava) or intelect level(Buddhi bhava)

or Atmic level (Atma tatwa).

 

Again one has to decide to one's self and should avoid

guilt feeling than avoid trouble and inconvenience. We

are answerable to ourselves and reap what we sow. No

need to balem any body except our actions and

decisions unless they are surrendered to God

 

leaving every thing to Swamy (surrendering) or

dedicating all actions to God (samarpana) are

acceptable but at our mundane level

WHY NOT WE SEE THE OTHER WAY

LEAVING DEHA, JEEVA, ACTION,SURRENDER

JUST CHANGE OUR ATTITUDE

WITH THE FOLLOWING WORDS

" WE ARE NOT THE DOERS"

HE IS THE DOER

HE IS THE DIRECTOR

HE IS THE STORY WRITER

HE IS THE PHOTGRAPHER

HE IS THE LYRICIST

AND WE ALL ARE JUST TO PLAY

THE ASSIGNED ROLES LIKE PUPPETS

AND PASS ON

IT IS HE WHO IS ABSOLUTENES

AND HIS PLAY YOU MAY CALL IT

WITH WHAT EVER NAME

BUT HAVING THIS WORD

"WE ARE NOT THE DOERS"

KEEPS US SCOT FREE IN OUR THOUGHTS

WORDS

ACTIONS

AND DHARMA

OR WHAT EVER YOU MAY CONSIDER

GUILT OR RIGHT OR WRONG

SAIRAM