Absolute Pati Bliss Is There For The Taking
Happiness is generally perceived as a state of mind. It is a reactive state of mind arising out of occur- -ence of any favourable event happening n the environment. Therefore, it is transient in nature and it exists as longas he memory of this event remains. Hence happiness, triggered by external stimuli, sdesignated as relative happiness because of its relationship with external vents and its temporariness. As the nature of events starts changing, the state of mind also fluctuates in a synchronous manner. Since we do not ave any control over external events, ur life condition, as dictated by mind, remains unpredictable and we start laming others for our unhappiness. sut we have the ability to remain in a tate of Param anand, continuous bliss, we know how to master the mind and is associate ourselves from the effects fexternalevents. Mind, by nature, is extrovert. The existence of mind is because of Vishay chinta, worldly thoughts as explained by Krishna in the Bhagwad Gita. Thoughts give rise to the desire of acquiring worldly objects, including name and fame. Fulfilment of any desire gives happiness and unfulfilled desires result in unhappiness. Therefore, our internal thoughts and desires are responsible for our momentary joy or sorrow. In Buddhism, there isa concept called "Oneness of life and environment", which means that the environment consisting of sentient and insentient objects is an extension of individual life states and is a reflection of our life conditions There is no separateness between individual beings and the environment. All phenome na happening inside ourselves affect the environment and vice versa. This understanding is crucial for seekers of happiness. Compassion is the key. Our daily activities are predomi nantly driven by selfish desires. Environmental responses are thrown back to us in a negative manner resulting in our suffering. A wise person will act more selfless and dedicated. Krishna calls this Karma Sanyasa, detachment from fruits of actions. These actions create a positively charged environment, which provides a perpetual positive life force resulting in absolute bliss. One who wants to be compassionate, has to operate from the heart instead of mind. In our present society, this is being perceived as a weakness and people start taking advantage of this situation. However, living a compassionate life is not an impossible proposition, if one is determined to live a peaceful life. A seeker should consistently and continuously endeavour to observe ve and overpower mind with activities directed from the heart instead of mind. Adi Shankara said that all living beings are "chid Ananda rupam", whmeans that our inherent and intrinsnature is replete with absolute wisdchit and absolute bliss, paramanandWe are part of universal consciousnsat, the ultimate truth of existence.Despite being in possession of absolbliss, because of our delusion and ignorance, we are searchingfor transient happiness from outside. A practitioner should move inward, starting with observing and overpowering mind; operating from heart wit compassion; and finally revealing thtrue nature of Buddhahood. Absolute bliss is already availablwithin us and there is no need to lookit from outside. Once a seeker experices the state of absolute bliss, no othetransient happiness will be of any relevance to him. Such a person willin society as a sanyasi or sthitapragn-person of equanimity-without beiaffected by the dualities of life and worldly sufferings.
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Absolute Pati Bliss Is There For The Taking
Happiness is generally perceived as a state of mind. It is a reactive state of mind arising out of occur- -ence of any favourable event happening n the environment. Therefore, it is transient in nature and it exists as longas he memory of this event remains. Hence happiness, triggered by external stimuli, sdesignated as relative happiness because of its relationship with external vents and its temporariness. As the nature of events starts changing, the state of mind also fluctuates in a synchronous manner. Since we do not ave any control over external events, ur life condition, as dictated by mind, remains unpredictable and we start laming others for our unhappiness. sut we have the ability to remain in a tate of Param anand, continuous bliss, we know how to master the mind and is associate ourselves from the effects fexternalevents. Mind, by nature, is extrovert. The existence of mind is because of Vishay chinta, worldly thoughts as explained by Krishna in the Bhagwad Gita. Thoughts give rise to the desire of acquiring worldly objects, including name and fame. Fulfilment of any desire gives happiness and unfulfilled desires result in unhappiness. Therefore, our internal thoughts and desires are responsible for our momentary joy or sorrow. In Buddhism, there isa concept called "Oneness of life and environment", which means that the environment consisting of sentient and insentient objects is an extension of individual life states and is a reflection of our life conditions There is no separateness between individual beings and the environment. All phenome na happening inside ourselves affect the environment and vice versa. This understanding is crucial for seekers of happiness. Compassion is the key. Our daily activities are predomi nantly driven by selfish desires. Environmental responses are thrown back to us in a negative manner resulting in our suffering. A wise person will act more selfless and dedicated. Krishna calls this Karma Sanyasa, detachment from fruits of actions. These actions create a positively charged environment, which provides a perpetual positive life force resulting in absolute bliss. One who wants to be compassionate, has to operate from the heart instead of mind. In our present society, this is being perceived as a weakness and people start taking advantage of this situation. However, living a compassionate life is not an impossible proposition, if one is determined to live a peaceful life. A seeker should consistently and continuously endeavour to observe ve and overpower mind with activities directed from the heart instead of mind. Adi Shankara said that all living beings are "chid Ananda rupam", whmeans that our inherent and intrinsnature is replete with absolute wisdchit and absolute bliss, paramanandWe are part of universal consciousnsat, the ultimate truth of existence.Despite being in possession of absolbliss, because of our delusion and ignorance, we are searchingfor transient happiness from outside. A practitioner should move inward, starting with observing and overpowering mind; operating from heart wit compassion; and finally revealing thtrue nature of Buddhahood. Absolute bliss is already availablwithin us and there is no need to lookit from outside. Once a seeker experices the state of absolute bliss, no othetransient happiness will be of any relevance to him. Such a person willin society as a sanyasi or sthitapragn-person of equanimity-without beiaffected by the dualities of life and worldly sufferings.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Abhimanyu Pati , 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 : Abhimanyu Pati Speaking Tree,Times of India