Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 The other night Swamiji discussed the difference >between peace and happiness/pleasure. > >He said that happiness and pleasure bring temporary >feelings of peace, ie. a good book, a good movie, >good food, etc. These sensations do not last and we >feel moments of happiness and pleasure because we >are not thinking about our "little" self, the ego "I". Our >senses are engaged in feeling happiness/pleasure >for the time being. > >Swamiji said that inner peace brings the highest >joy and contentment and that we cultivate peace through >the act of worship. Worship means to pay attention >with the greatest respect. Puja, path(recitation of scripture), meditation,satsang are some of the ways that help us to cultivate peace. The question we need >to ask ourselves is: Do we want >happiness/pleasure or do we want peace? Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas to share on this subject? Parvati > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 One time I was with Shree Maa in the temple. Suddenly she turned to me and said “Ardis, you will come to a crossroads where you will need to choose between peace and happiness. Always choose peace.” At the time I did not know what she meant but what she said really stuck with me. Now it is so clear what the difference is and peace always looks a lot better than happiness or pleasure. I am so grateful for her instruction. on 12/1/04 10:19 PM, parv108 at parv108 wrote: The other night Swamiji discussed the difference >between peace and happiness/pleasure. > >He said that happiness and pleasure bring temporary >feelings of peace, ie. a good book, a good movie, >good food, etc. These sensations do not last and we >feel moments of happiness and pleasure because we >are not thinking about our "little" self, the ego "I". Our >senses are engaged in feeling happiness/pleasure >for the time being. > >Swamiji said that inner peace brings the highest >joy and contentment and that we cultivate peace through >the act of worship. Worship means to pay attention >with the greatest respect. Puja, path(recitation of scripture), meditation,satsang are some of the ways that help us to cultivate peace. The question we need >to ask ourselves is: Do we want >happiness/pleasure or do we want peace? Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas to share on this subject? Parvati > > > Sponsor <http://us.ard./SIG=129o3d396/M=295196.4901138.6071305.3001176/D=groups/S=1705075991:HM/EXP=1102055166/A=2128215/R=0/SIG=10se96mf6/*http://companion.> / <?subject=Un> Terms of Service <> . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 We are much better off in foregoing the fleeting. The momentary can do so little to help us in the long run. Our path in sadanna should become our long run, for it can really take us places. It can lead to an entire life filled with contentment. Best to drink from the cup of moksha and to be reabsorbed within the infinite. With sound methodology it can be done. 35/144 Shiva ki jai! , "parv108" <parv108> wrote: > > The other night Swamiji discussed the difference > >between peace and happiness/pleasure. > > > >He said that happiness and pleasure bring temporary > >feelings of peace, ie. a good book, a good movie, > >good food, etc. These sensations do not last and we > >feel moments of happiness and pleasure because we > >are not thinking about our "little" self, the ego "I". Our > >senses are engaged in feeling happiness/pleasure > >for the time being. > > > >Swamiji said that inner peace brings the highest > >joy and contentment and that we cultivate peace through > >the act of worship. Worship means to pay attention > >with the greatest respect. Puja, path(recitation of scripture), > meditation,satsang are some of the ways that help us to cultivate > peace. > > The question we need > >to ask ourselves is: Do we want > >happiness/pleasure or do we want peace? > > Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas to share on this subject? > > Parvati > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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