Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 HAPPINESS AND MISERY 1. “How to avoid misery?” The Master answers: “Has miserya shape? Misery is only an unwanted thought. The mindis not strong enough to resist it. It can be strengthenedby worship of God. (talk 241) Note: Bhagavan at the very outset drives to the heart of thehuman problems, which are the consequences of man’sdelinquencies, thoughtlessness, desires, sins, etc., namely,misery. He tries to open men’s eyes by asking, “Has misery ashape?” Surely misery is not a solid, heavy object which candescend on our heads and crush us. It is a purely mentalphenomenon, a mere thought, which can be driven awaywith a little effort by a strong mind. But unfortunately theminds of men are generally weakened by lack of control,strong attachment, selfishness, and ignorance, so that theystand always at the mercy of every calamity that comes theirway. Bhagavan suggests some methods of strengthening themind. The worship of God is probably one of the easiest.The contemplation of the highest, purest, and most sublimeideal elevates the mind, and for the time being shuts out allother thoughts, including those that cause misery. By degreesthe mind acquires purity and balance, and so, permanentpeace, which no calamity can shake. ...... REFLECTIONS ON TALKS WITH SRI RAMANA MAHARSHIBy S.S. COHEN The all-new Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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