Swami blessed me to bring in his
fold, through Mr N N Mathur, a Director in Ministry of Urban Development (Now
retired), by a dramatic event long back. Ishaan (My son) used to call him as Sairam uncle.He is a person of pure heart filled
with deep love and compassion. Uncle gave us few books on Sai Literature. At that time, he suggested us to read
these books again and again when we get time, since each time it will give new
feeling. From that time, I am regular reader of Sathya Sai Literature. In this
process I have read multiple books specially Vahini Series. Each book contains
ocean of love and realization of divinity within human being.
We know that life is full of ups and
downs. Living under the curfew and lock-down due to fear of COVID-19, now we are
trying to understand the limitations of our mind, our science, our brains, our
pride our achievements etc. Once Swami declared I am God, you too are God, difference
is that I know it but you are not aware. Swami declared it long back, pure
souls understood it and got the taste of nectar in this declaration and made
their life meaningful. But those who were not so blessed might be due to their
past Karma’s could not understand it, picked only first 3 words of statement
and made it a point of joke without understanding the in-depth meaning of the
statement. Anyway let us come to our point. In his teachings through discourses
Swami have given due emphasis on practicing the human values. i.e.e Truth,
Righteousness, Peace, Love, and Ahimsha (सत्य, धर्म, शांति, प्रेम, और अहिंसा). He shown us path of wisdom
by observing following 3 practices.
1) To maintain harmony
in thought, deed and action.
2) Ceiling on desire
and
3) Serving the Mankind
(मानव सेवा, माधव सेवा)
Every topic is an ocean in itself. I
am not qualified yet to define any of it even a single letter. By taking his permission
wanted to discuss about second point “Ceiling on desire”.
There is a purpose for taking birth
on this Earth for everyone whether he is mankind, animal, insect, tree or plants.
Activities/behavior of mankind is almost similar to other animals like eating,
sleeping, reproduction etc. Only difference is that he has better mind and
power of discrimination. Some special privileges, comes with some
responsibility also. Being equipped with special features, mankind was expected
to take care about nature, other species too. Therefore, he was expected to
observe ceiling on his desires. So that he can leverage some of his blessings
to others also and support nature in maintaining balance on this planet.
Why to Observe Ceiling on Desire when everybody wants his growth?
In today’s world everybody is running
behind economic growth. US and Western Countries have become developed in terms
of GDP and per capital Income. From third world countries China developed its
infrastructure and started competing with them and became new role model of
economic development. Every country is trying to improve the life style and
facilities of its people with the help of science and technology. Companies are
trying to improve their presence in different geographies with the help of
technology, globalization and social media. Now the question arises that when
everyone is aspiring to become Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Sachin
Bansal, Ritesh Aggrawal, Krunal Shah,Hewlett And Packkard by becoming rich and
richest then why Swami advised to his devotees to put ceiling on desire.
Control of Mind
Swami explained the mind as bundle of
thought. These thoughts are full of desires. He compared the desires with fire.
When one desire becomes fulfilled then we run for another desire. When that
desire too becomes fulfilled then we rush for next. This cycle continues till
the life comes to an end. That’s why he suggested to practice detachment and
ceiling on desire. He did not recommend to stop doing Karma. Karma is
essential. No one can live in this world without performing certain duties.
Even to live simply we need to take breath. This body needs certain
input/output to survive. Although some of activities runs in auto mode still
these are Karma’s of the body. Accordingly, to maintain the body, we have to
necessarily perform our duties. Therefore, Swami guided us to do our Karma
while observing the human values. We should work hard and achieve all comforts
lawfully while practicing the basic human values. Simultaneously we should develop
love and compassion for those who are not so blessed. Probably on same lines
our Sathya Sai Organisation have started many programs on human welfare for
example Ball Vikash, Vidya Jyoti, Medical camps, Bhajans, Study Circles and
Narain Seva etc. If we see the complete working of Sathya Sai Organisation then
we will realise that its complete package for observing global human values.
It’s not theoretical Gyan only.
Anyone who have yearning for self-realization may join the team of Sathya Sai
Seva Organisation without any entry fees.
Therefore, while doing our Karma with
full devotion we should surrender the fruits in hands of Swami, our divine
master. We should not feel panic about results. We should exercise full control
on our mind. It is seen that few peoples go into anxiety and depression when
results do not come as per their expectation. In this situation Swami suggested
to exercise detachment.
In present scenario also when we are
locked in our homes. We don’t know its exact cause and solutions. Our Doctors,
Healers, Support Staff and various Govt.agencies are doing their best to get
control on it. Let’s support them and volunteer for support wherever desired by
them. It may be the reverse balancing of nature. Let’s leverage sometime to
pray to Swami to control this pandemic. Please read the Sai Literature whenever
you get time for peace of mind.Thank you.
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