Dream of Pleasure

Love is not getting but giving, not a wild dream of PLEASURE, and madness of desire... it is goodness, and honor and peace and pure living.

Coming together to forgive and heal (2 of 2)

For Shvetambars, the final day of Paryushan is Samvastsari Pratikraman, the annual confession. The ritual of asking forgiveness from the teacher is widened in scope to include family and friends and, finally, all living beings. The culmination of confession is receiving forgiveness from all living beings and also granting forgiveness to all.

This ritual of forgiveness is sometimes called the rite of “universal friendship”. The spirit of the day is contained in this verse: “I grant forgiveness to all living beings, May all living beings grant me forgiveness; My friendship is with all living beings, My enmity is totally non-existent. Let there be peace, harmony and prosperity for all”.

One cannot consume any fruits or even a grain during the fasting period or upvaas, informs Nun Mallipragya. Wouldn’t it be difficult to remain without eating any food? Divya Mehta, who has fasted for 31 days at a stretch, says: “We live in a sea of energy. Our bodies gain energy indirectly from the food we eat, while we gain direct energy from the cosmic energy that flows into us through the medulla oblongata at the bottom of the brain. But this kind of acceptance of energy depends upon our mental set-up. The greater the will, the greater would be the flow of energy.”

Penance is given high importance to purify one’s soul. In the time cycle, Lord Rishabh started the penance for one year at a stretch. The same tradition is followed even today. During the process of penance, all the accumulated toxins in the cells of the body over a period of time start to melt away.

Since the body’s energies are concentrated in cleaning and detoxification during the fasting process, rest becomes a necessary adjunct. The body parts are recharged and relaxed. This minimizes physical ailments, increases strength and keeps body, mind and the hormonal balance intact. – The Times of India

The writer is a Law student at the University of Mumbai.

Letting Go of Loss and Failure - 1

Good morning! I hope everybody out there were having a good day. This article inspired me a lot, that’s why I want to share it all with you. As we should accept everything what will happen, that wil lead us to have a peaceful mind and happiness.

My friend came to me to ask for advice regarding his problem. “My mother died when I was in my junior years; two years after, my father also passed away. My only brother has a broken family and does not lead a good life.

“These events hurt and make him depressed, especially since he feel he failed to guide his brother. He feel more bothered because he regard a good works and marriage as something to hold on for life.” “How can I get out of this depression and guilt feeling,” he asked.

Regarding the death of your father and mother, you As somebody said: “There are two inevitable realities: Death and taxes,” I have doubts about the second because not all pay their taxes honest! But death? That is inescapable.

While you must have to accept that everybody will pass away sooner or later. This is a reality of life. While you must have loved your parents very much – and all loved ones for that matter – we cannot cling on to them in this world forever. Sooner or later, we will part ways with them – hopefully not in the next life.

You can achieve tranquility and peace by accepting with resignation the dear of your parents.
In this connection, remember the serenity prayer which goes” “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference (between the two).

You have to accept the thing you cannot change – death of your parents. Commend them to the loving mercy of God.

Attaining Peace and Happiness

Forgiveness, surrendering and letting go are the most difficult, but most important aspects of attaining peace and happiness.

This is probably the hardest lesson you will ever have to learn in life. Forgiveness is the greatest miracle in the world because it comes from a state of pure love. To forgive yourself and others in one of the most liberating experiences you will ever have. Getting there is humbling, enlightening and one of the most gratifying aspects of your spiritual journey. Are none of this is possible without prayer.

The tighter you hold on to something the more it weights you down. This is true for most aspects of your life but you will find it most applicable in your relationships. Whether romantic, familial or friendly, most relationship issues do need to be surrendered because once you have detached yourself from the issue, it is only then that you can see it as it is, without judgment and preconceived notion.