Meaning: All fear is born of duality
(Source: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, 1.42)

Here is an excerpt from 'Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind, Peaceful World'

In the field of duality there are differences, and differences which are not supported by a unified basis are a cause for conflicts. As an elaboration on “fear” we could add arguments, disagreements, conflicts, and wars. The only way you can ultimately get around duality is to transcend it and experience the unity of transcendental consciousness. 

This is the hallmark of the fourth major state of consciousness—complete silence, complete alertness, nonduality, wholeness, inner peace. 

I will soon write an article about the popular ways to experience the transcendental consciousness. We all know Meditation takes the top spot, inclusive of all its variations.

Meaning:
Truth is one
But sages call it by various names
(Source: Rigveda)

Lets respect every religion, open our minds, and think wider.

Listen!

Meaning:
Lead me towards truth from untruth
Lead me towards light from darkness
Lead me towards immortality from Death
(Source: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1:3,28 around 3500 bc)

If god appears in front of me and gives me 3 wishes, what more can I ask for than what is said above? Absolutely brilliant! There cannot be anything more basic, more comprehensive, and more rejoicing.

This is a very famous adage whose intended meaning is always misunderstood by most people. I am among the few fortunate ones who know its real meaning.

The wrong and the most obvious meaning is that the mother (Maatha) is given first importance, then father (Pitha), then master (Guru) and finally is the god (Deywam). But the intended message in the adage is nowhere near its obvious meaning. The real meaning is as follows:

‘When a child is born, it only knows who its mother is. The mother will show the child who its father is. The father in turn takes the child to a master (guru). It is the guru alone who can show the child who and where the GOD (Deywam) is.’ So… This adage highlights the principle role of each person / character in a child’s life who enable him to find the ultimate truth (GOD).

Meaning:
Service to mankind is service to God.

In one of the earlier posts at my blog, I mentioned about styling our charity. Here is my stand on it… I broadly classify the kinds of charity that interest me, and then direct my contributions to just 1 organization in each category. Let me explain why I chose this style.

I (hopefully all of you too) put aside a specific portion of the salary every month for charity. Once the money accrues to a substantial size, we donate it for a good cause. There are several forms of charity, each targeting a specific aspect of the society. For a prosperous future, we need to build a society strong in all aspects. By channelizing the contributions to just 1 organization in each category, we can do some good at a noteworthy level.

For example, Giving food (anna-dhaana) to fight starvation is a great form of charity. Another aspect of charity is to provide education, support the spreading of knowledge, and contribute to literacy efforts. In Sanskrit, this form of charity is called vidhyaa-dhaana (knowledge-charity). It is as important as anna-dhaana (food-charity), and both of these target different aspects of our society.

I’d love to know what you guys think…

When Boja Maharaj (King) asked the great poet Kalidasa as what is the essense of 1 crore books written about life, he answered…

To do good to others is merit. To hurt and cause suffering to others is sin (In this context, trouble refers both bodily and on the mind level).

Hmmm~ Mind level refers to your thoughts. Speaking of how your thoughts can affect your behavior, here is a good explanation. Your thoughts reflect your words… Your words reflect your deeds… Your deeds become your habits in course of time… and your habits shape your personality. Ofcourse, your personality can decide your future.

Just as how we all believe that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed, and can only be transformed; all the good you do will not go in vain. The more good you do to others, more good will happen to you.