Wise and Fool

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What are the marks of a wise man and a fool respectively from the

ultimate point of view?

 

The fool reacts outwardly and emotionally under all circumstances,

while there is no reaction in the sage. If at all the latter acts,

such actions are not reactions to any immediate action, but are born

out of the sage's Satsankalpa to serve humanity.

 

Secondly, in all situations, the fool places himself first but finds

himself last, while the wise man places himself last but finds

himself first.

 

Thirdly, the wise man retires silently as soon as he has done his

work, but the fool remains to ear others praise him, and in some

cases, if nothing like it is coming forward, he shamelessly asks for

it.

 

Why should we believe in God?

 

" Belief in God is an indispensable requisite for every human being.

It is a sine qua non. Owing to the force of Avidya or ignorance, pain

appears as pleasure. The world is full of miseries, troubles,

difficulties and tribulations. The world is a ball of fire. The

Antahkarana charged with Raga. Dvesha, anger and jealousy is a

blazing furnace. We have to free ourselves from birth, death, old

age, disease and grief. This can be done only by faith in God. There

is no other way. Money and power cannot give us real happiness. Even

if we exercise suzerainty over the whole world, we cannot be free

from care, worry, anxiety, fear, disappointment etc., It is only

faith in God and the consequent God-realization through meditation

that can give us all real, eternal happiness and free us from all

kinds of fear and to meditate on Him and will eventually lead us on

to God- realization. "

 

When & Where to practice?

 

Try to practice yoga every day. At the same time, be gentle. Do not

force yourself. A yoga session should be a joy. Set aside a time when

you will not be disturbed and you will not have to rush. Practicing

in the morning helps loosen stiff joints after sleep. Practicing in

the evening relieves the tensions of the day. Whenever you practice

yoga, avoid eating for at least two hours beforehand.