True Nature of Worship by Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya..Part - 5

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Dear All,

 

That happiness which stays alike in gain and in loss, which is experienced

in prosperity but stays the same in poverty, which is awaken in favorable

circumstances but does not get waned in adversities, can be called the true

happiness, happiness that has originated from greatness. Greatness of soul

is attained by the *upasana *of the Supreme Soul. An atheist or a spiritual

person may gain any amount of prosperity, any object or pleasures, but he

cannot attain enlightenment and elevation of the soul. Whatever in this

world is good, is great, is glorious and benevolent is all the Great

Father's adornment. It all ends in Him and rests in Him.

 

Beauty of the universe, prosperity of the earth, riches of the seas, the

taste of vegetables, the potency of medicines, the brilliance of stars and

planets, the enjoyment of seasons, and man's capacity to experience - behind

all these lies the grace of the Supreme Soul. Whatever is superior and great

in this world has been regarded as the subtle hint of the presence of

Supreme Soul. All the beauty is attributable to the Supreme Soul, all

auspiciousness is due to Him. So to attain spiritual greatness one must

perform *upasana *of the Supreme Soul rather than running behind worldly

possessions.

 

The meaning of *upasana *is - to sit near; have nearness or company. When we

stay close to something, the qualities of that would come to us naturally. A

cold piece of iron placed near a hot piece of iron would itself become hot

by absorbing the heat from the other. Objects coming in contact with ice

turn cold themselves. In a jungle a tree growing near a sandalwood tree

acquires the scent of sandalwood due to its contact and the objects that

come in contact with light also get illuminated. Contact, proximity or

nearness has been regarded as an important cause for acquisition of good or

bad qualities among humans as well.

 

A person engrossed in *upasana *is very close to the Supreme Soul and as a

result keeps inculcating supreme virtues. Supreme Soul is the excusive

source and embodiment of all the greatness and preeminent qualities. So

these attributes begin to arrive and start assimilating in the devotee as

well. There is no reason why a man who is near snow-capped mountains would

not experience the chill. That a mind and body would not turn fragrant in a

garden filled with flowers is not possible. Who ever attains closeness of

the Supreme Soul by *upasana *and stays close to His Light, it is absolutely

natural and imperative that the attributes and greatness of the Supreme Soul

would be transferred to him.

 

 

 

 

.... To Be Coninued ....

Author : Pt Shriram Sharma Acharya

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