Protection From Thought Attacks
The mind is an energy field; it allows you to go up or down. Knowledge gives you the insight to know the right direction to take but ultimately only wisdom helps you choose. The Mahabharata is a depiction of this psychodrama. The Kauravas are a symbol of powerful energy choosing to go down. The Pandavas symbolise the choice to use the powerful energy to go up. The characters in the Mahabharata are indicators of our inner energy fields and life patterns. Are we using our energies to go up or to go down? Often, it is reason guided by ego that steers our lives. In a quarrel among brothers, for instance, each one is intent on trying to prove his particular point of view. А point of view assumes greater significance than maintaining the well-being of the family. Glorifying the individual's identity becomes the main agenda rather than striving for true growth. Energy dissipated in this manner will only take one downwards. Karna gave his own reasons as to why he was taking the side of adharma by aligning himself with the Kauravas. He was a prisoner of his own logic and reason. Bheeshma, too, was entrapped by his reasons. They were all good people, but being good is not enough. Is good energy directed to truth and growth to bring about a transformation? Are you a victim of reason and logic? Do your differences arise from ego clash or from a commitment to truth? As long as imagination is used for positive purposes, there is nothing to fear. A guru's advice can be sought, just as the Pandavas asked Krishna for counsel. A man opened a shop in a small town. He placed a board: 'Fresh Fish sold here'. A passer by told him that the word 'fresh' was unnecessary as no one eats stale fish. So he removed the word 'fresh'. Another passer-by told him that the word 'sold' was superfluous as no one gives away fish for free. So he removed the word. Why write 'here asked another, as the very smell of the fish was enough to indicate that it was being sold there. Yet another said that the word 'fish' was unnecessary, too, as it was obvious that he was selling fish, not roses. Ultimately the board was removed Similarly, our problems will disappear, too, if only we apply our mind. We should learn to be part of the solution like the Pandavas; not part of the problem like the Kauravas. In every problem-solving situation, we should be aware of whether the mind is being directed towards or away from the achievement of goals. By keeping up mental conversation with Krishna, the Pandavas ensured that they never let the goal out of their sight. THE SPEAKING TREE We can learn from the psychological imprints left behind by Bheeshma, Karna, Duryodhana, Krishna and Arjuna. Krishna symbolised the energy of joy, beauty and love.. flexible and firm, playful and committed. Duryodhana was stubborn and jealous. Arjuna was committed and skilful but he also knew the power of surrender. What energy fields are you entertaining in your life? One has to be constantly aware of this. The battlefield at Kurukshetra is reflected in the individual mind. There is a war of these patterns and energies in us. Kunti told Vidura that Karna was unlucky because despite being of royal blood, he was suffering, living the life of a charioteer's son. Vidura answered: "I am the son of a servant; but unlike Karna, I don't whip myself on that account. So it is not the situation that pains us but that state of our mind". We suffer more from thought attacks than from situations. Thought attacks are deadlier than heart attacks.
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Courtesy: Swami Sukhabodhananda Speaking Tree,Times of India
Protection From Thought Attacks
The mind is an energy field; it allows you to go up or down. Knowledge gives you the insight to know the right direction to take but ultimately only wisdom helps you choose. The Mahabharata is a depiction of this psychodrama. The Kauravas are a symbol of powerful energy choosing to go down. The Pandavas symbolise the choice to use the powerful energy to go up. The characters in the Mahabharata are indicators of our inner energy fields and life patterns. Are we using our energies to go up or to go down? Often, it is reason guided by ego that steers our lives. In a quarrel among brothers, for instance, each one is intent on trying to prove his particular point of view. А point of view assumes greater significance than maintaining the well-being of the family. Glorifying the individual's identity becomes the main agenda rather than striving for true growth. Energy dissipated in this manner will only take one downwards. Karna gave his own reasons as to why he was taking the side of adharma by aligning himself with the Kauravas. He was a prisoner of his own logic and reason. Bheeshma, too, was entrapped by his reasons. They were all good people, but being good is not enough. Is good energy directed to truth and growth to bring about a transformation? Are you a victim of reason and logic? Do your differences arise from ego clash or from a commitment to truth? As long as imagination is used for positive purposes, there is nothing to fear. A guru's advice can be sought, just as the Pandavas asked Krishna for counsel. A man opened a shop in a small town. He placed a board: 'Fresh Fish sold here'. A passer by told him that the word 'fresh' was unnecessary as no one eats stale fish. So he removed the word 'fresh'. Another passer-by told him that the word 'sold' was superfluous as no one gives away fish for free. So he removed the word. Why write 'here asked another, as the very smell of the fish was enough to indicate that it was being sold there. Yet another said that the word 'fish' was unnecessary, too, as it was obvious that he was selling fish, not roses. Ultimately the board was removed Similarly, our problems will disappear, too, if only we apply our mind. We should learn to be part of the solution like the Pandavas; not part of the problem like the Kauravas. In every problem-solving situation, we should be aware of whether the mind is being directed towards or away from the achievement of goals. By keeping up mental conversation with Krishna, the Pandavas ensured that they never let the goal out of their sight. THE SPEAKING TREE We can learn from the psychological imprints left behind by Bheeshma, Karna, Duryodhana, Krishna and Arjuna. Krishna symbolised the energy of joy, beauty and love.. flexible and firm, playful and committed. Duryodhana was stubborn and jealous. Arjuna was committed and skilful but he also knew the power of surrender. What energy fields are you entertaining in your life? One has to be constantly aware of this. The battlefield at Kurukshetra is reflected in the individual mind. There is a war of these patterns and energies in us. Kunti told Vidura that Karna was unlucky because despite being of royal blood, he was suffering, living the life of a charioteer's son. Vidura answered: "I am the son of a servant; but unlike Karna, I don't whip myself on that account. So it is not the situation that pains us but that state of our mind". We suffer more from thought attacks than from situations. Thought attacks are deadlier than heart attacks.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Swami Sukhabodhananda kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Swami Sukhabodhananda Speaking Tree,Times of India