Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 " Be fixed in the consciousness that you yourself are the immortal " atma " which is indestructible, which is holy, pure and divine. That will give you unshakable courage and strength. Then, you must develop mutual love and respect. Tolerate all kinds of persons and opinions, all attitudes and peculiarities. The school, the home, the workplace and the society are all the training grounds of tolerance. The relationship with each other must be based on love, not fear. Only the atmosphere of love can guarantee happy co-operation and concord. " Remember the sword of Prema (Love) has to be kept in the sheath of Viveka (Wisdom). The indriyas (senses) have to be rigorously controlled by Viveka and Vairaagya (discrimination and detachment), the twin talents given exclusively to man.. Viveka instructs you how to choose your avocations and your associates. It tells you the relative importance of objects and ideals. Vairaagya saves you from too much of attachment and injects a sense of relief, at times of elation and despair. They are the two wings that hold before you the impermanence of the world and the permanence of the Bliss of Reality. They prompt you to direct your lives towards spiritual saadhana and the never failing contemplation of the Glory of the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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