A SIMPLE METHOD OF SECURING PEACE

[Guest guest]

prof laxmi narain (prof_narain)

 

Source and courtesy: Sri Ramana Kendram, Hyderabad

This article was published in Sri Ramana Jyothi,

monthly magazine of the Kendram.

 

A SIMPLE METHOD OF SECURING PEACE: The story is told about a woman

Zen master named Sono who taught one very simple method of

enlightenment. She advised everyone who came to her to adopt an

affirmation to be said many times a day, under all conditions. The

affirmation [any formal or solemn declaration] was, " Thank you for

everything. I have no complaint whatsoever. "

 

Many people from all walks of life came to Sono for healing. Some

were in physical pain; others were emotionally disturbed; others had

financial troubles; some were seeking soul liberation. No matter what

their distress or what question they asked her, her response was the

same: " Thank you for everything. I have no complaints whatsoever. "

Some people went away disappointed; others grew angry; others tried

to argue with her. Yet some people took her suggestion to heart and

began to practice it whole-heartedly. Tradition tells that everyone

who practiced Sono's mantra sincerely found peace and healing. –

Alen Cohen

In his book Handle with Prayer this author says that the highest form

of prayer is gratitude. Instead of asking God for anything, start

thanking God for all what you have. Life is a big treasure hunt.

Eventually we grow weary of seeking treasures outside ourselves, and

begin to look within. There we discover that the gold we sought, we

already are. The beauty was overlooked because were focusing on what

was missing.