A Mantra that Cheers (1 of 2)

Good morning friends. I was reading one of our newspaper here and I just came across with the article about happiness. When I see such article about happiness I didn’t let the day pass that I’m not reading it. Cause one of my goal is to be happy and make others happy. I want to share you the article I have read and I wish you can get some good things there.

Is there anyone among us who does not wish to be happy? All of us wanted to be happy all the time and wishing that we will have no big problems that we can’t solve That’s unlikely. Happiness and sorrow do not drop from the skies. Your thoughts are the cause of happiness and sorrow. Even if you are in a happy state, and a sad thought enters your mind, you suddenly feel unhappy, isn’t it?
If you want to be ever cheerful, remember the following mantra: “Even this shall pass.” Let this be decorated permanently in your heart. With the practice of this mantra you can remain alert in the event of both pleasure and pain and stop yourself from getting engrossed in them and you can establish yourself in the highest bliss of calmness.

Pairs of opposites such as pleasure and pain, honor and insult, joy and sorrow affect the body. They will come and go in greater or lesser degree so long as the body exists. Do not be overwhelmed by them. You are the absolute Self, imperishable Atman while pleasures and pains are fleeting. How can they ever affect you? They have no existence of their own. In fact, they appear on the ground of your existence. You are distinct from them. Hence witness them, withstand them, and let them pass away. Be ever blissful and peaceful.

There is no object that brings pleasure or pain. They are creations of your mind, your thoughts and feelings. With the help of these thoughts be absorbed in your own eternal Being, the Truth absolute and be always peaceful. – The Times of India

See you on the part two of my article ...

Be content and let go

Good morning friends. Life itself is synonymous with growth. Various events in my life have been spiritual lessons from which I learnt and grew as a person.

I believe that each individual is guided by a special force that helps him grow and move ahead in life. There have been many ups and downs in my life, like when my mother passed away. That was a difficult situation for me but I found solace in the supreme force called the Almighty.

Contentment and purity lie within oneself and one cannot hunt for it in the outside world. Our relationship with the Supreme Being gives solace and for some, this comfort is found in temples. It’s completely up to individuals to choose their way of connecting with the Supreme Power.

Many fears that we sustain within us also come from our insecurities. So, at this juncture, when the world is seeing so much chaos and unhappiness, I would love to ask God to show us the path to overcome these insecurities. Everyone should keep in mind that material happiness is fleeting and the only constant thing that is here to stay is inner bliss and satisfaction, which is the main wealth one earns in a lifetime.

Looking outwards or going to a spiritual guru may not be the solution for me, but it works for some people who turn to them for attaining peace and contentment. I believe the true nature of spirituality is that silent understanding you have when you “just flow”.

I have discovered that as I endeavor towards my spiritual quest in life, it’s important to be ever so vigilant of the ego. I’m not out to prove that my belief is better than anyone else’s, only to understand what the Great Spirit has communicated. – Jay Panda

Contentment better than bliss

Good morning friends. I came across with an article. It's about contentment. How it is better than bliss. I nice article and I'm sure tha after reading it, even you will agree. I want to share it with you.

I believe spirituality is common to all religions, but religion is very often dealt with in a non-spiritual mindset .

I personally find short-term contentment better, so long live the desire for a new Gucci...if it’s what makes me happy! The equation between spirituality and materialism actually depends on one’s thought process.

If you buy something which makes you happy, you experience contentment. Bliss, however, exists on a much superior level. Donating huge sums of money to religious institutions does not make a person spiritual.

In a fast-paced world, it might be a short cut to nirvana, but most people indulge in charity to justify their ‘bad conscience’ hoping they’ve ‘washed away their sins’! That’s blasphemy.

The mind is like a wild fire with many thoughts running through it simultaneously. Whether a person donates his money for charity or splurges it on the latest Chanel outfit is purely his own decision. Spirituality can be analyzed according to actions, not words. Regarding the presence of God, He is omnipresent as He exists in the mind of every human being.

As a designer, I’ve come across innerwear with God’s images on them. Some of these attract attention. I believe, religious trinkets and symbols are always encouraged by the society. These include tattoos, amulets, bracelets, etc, with the exception of underwear. It’s usually not done as it hurts religious sentiments.

Being ‘here and now’ is about the body being united with the soul in time. Spirituality is the connection to everything, including oneself. -Hemant Sagar

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Find the right track to achieve bliss (2)

In other words, we have the choice. Until we try ourselves to get rid of the "shackles of misery", no divine power can come to our rescue. Our gurus can only show us the way, but the real "action" is in our hands.

Therefore, the Buddha presented the path of Sila or ethical conduct, Samadhi or meditation and Panna or wisdom as the means to purify the mind. These are quite often referred to as the threefold training or tividhasikkha system; but none of these is an end in itself. Each one is only a means to an end. And these three means go together.

Sila strengthens one's mental discipline. So does samadhi. And the two lead to panna. It is wisdom that differentiates us from other life forms. It enables us to see life as it is, arising and passing away. The materialistic world has too many temptations. Our desire for fame, name, wealth and power has led us far away from the path of deliverance. Hatred, distrust and violence is the outcome of the lack of understanding of life. Our love for the gratification of senses has led to our experiencing bankruptcy of mind.

However, a little more determination can still put us on to the right path. The Buddha's Eightfold Path can help us realise our objectives. The path to deliverance is difficult only for those who avoid it. Constant heedfulness and mindfulness can make the path easy to track. These practices are a way of life, and not just an "add-on" to life. Those who try to live life through moral, spiritual and intellectual perfection are the ones who will be the ultimate reapers of happiness and bliss. Self-discipline in body, mind and word go a long way in helping one get closer to reality of life. –The Times of India