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Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:33:03 +0000
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- "MAIN Sachmuch AZAAD HOON?" "Am I really free?" [1 Update]
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Topic: "MAIN Sachmuch AZAAD HOON?" "Am I really free?"
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/spiritualnectar/t/afe428c969dc5381
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From: "B.K. Prafful Singi" <bkprafful@gmail.com>
Date: Jan 26 11:48PM +0530
Url: http://groups.google.com/group/spiritualnectar/msg/422ce78374f1f0fd
*"Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high… *
*Where words come out from the depth of truth… *
*Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening thought and
action, *
*Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake." *
- Rabindranath Tagore
You and I live in a land honoured for its ancient heritage and martyrs the
world over. Bharat is currently witnessing phenomenal changes in science,
technology, education, fashion, entertainment and politics, but what drives
every Indian towards a better future for the self and nation is
self-respect, an open heart, selflessness, compassion, love for
non-violence, respect of all life, and integrity. There are many who would
seriously doubt the existence of these virtues in today's Bharat and liken
them to a mirage. However no matter how flawed a diamond is, it would
never be called a mere stone; its true sparkle can be merged but never
extinguished. Time and again we Bharastwasis have proved to the negative
forces that faith in ourselves and in our principles can and never will
die. The founding fathers and mothers of our nation renounced everything so
that we could live in security and with dignity. Today, we bow down to
these phenomenal souls (and their families) who have and continue to be our
guiding lights.
Despite all the glory and liberation attained in the past, Tagoreji's
crystal words make me wonder: * "Am I really free?" *
I can express my desires, choose my own friends, clothes, religion, music,
food, careers, life partners etc… for which I am sincerely grateful. But
am I free to think positively, free to love and respect every other human
being for who they are, free to be motivated and determined to succeed,
free from giving and taking sorrow, free to understand and follow God, free
to be fearless, free to live by my innate goodness and purity? Or is my
mind and heart bound by golden chains of blind faith, social stigmas, or
simply a weak conscience?
Our ancestors would probably agree that freedom and self-respect filled
with peace and love cannot be bestowed externally by a government, fate or
any human being unless I am first liberated internally. Very often the
drama of life unveils scenes that are over-whelming and show no
deliverance. Whether we are dealing with human relationships or
unavoidable, challenging circumstances, the only thing I can change is
myself. Every child is born with the right to live as it wishes but also
with the intellect to decide how to use that freedom. Power, in its true
sense, is to be in charge of one's own character. True freedom comes from
self-sovereignty that is, being a King of the Self.
Our most precious assets are the mind (thoughts), intellect (decisions) and
personality traits or sanskars but we often become a slave to or dependant
on limited desires and circumstances. Thoughts then run like wild horses,
decisions are based on insecurities, fear etc. and weak habits govern our
thinking and actions. Before I overcome negativity in any form I have to
be able to govern my inner world. By regularly visualizing myself as an
eternal spiritual being (of peace, purity and love) and forging a link with
the Supreme Divine Entity
- my mind learns to transform the quality and speed of its thoughts
- my intellect is educated in being an accurate decision-maker and
- my negative or weak sanskars are reformed.
As we begin to unleash and refine our dormant spiritual strength (by
empowering our consciousness), this energy becomes our personal power ready
to use for self and others. We gradually help ourselves out of the box of
limitations, doubts, uncertainties, and sorrows to experience a life of
fulfillment and success.
India holds a treasure-store of wisdom for elevating soul and body to their
acme. Let's unite to recognize… understand… cherish… use… and live by it
*HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY!!!*
--
Blissformula, PSN:13/ATAMPA(All Types Adequate Meditating
Personalities Assembling). Website:
http://sites.google.com/site/autoverflownow/free-globaltel
