1992: Divinise Every Moment

1992: Divinise Every Moment

 

Sanctify every moment of your life. Treat every second as new. In this context, you have to bear in mind three things. One is that which, after it goes, will not come back. The second one is that which, after it comes will not leave. The third is the one that neither comes nor goes. That which, when it comes, will not go is Jnaana (spiritual wisdom). When this sublime knowledge comes to one, it would not leave him.  Ignorance is the thing, which, once it is gone, will not return. If it returns, it is "ignorance piled on ignorance."  That which does not come and does not leave is Aatma Thathwa (the Aatmic Principle). Regard the entire cosmos as the great mansion of the Supreme Lord. It has no streets or doors. Total surrender is the way to enter the mansion.

 

Time moves fast like a whirlwind. Each one's life span is getting reduced every moment, like a melting block of ice. Time passes even before man realises his duties in life. The human body is not easily acquired. The end of man's life should not be to waste his precious human birth without realising its primary purpose.

 

It is the duty of every man to realise the purpose of life and utilise his time in the performance of his duties to sanctify his existence. Given the will, there is nothing that man cannot achieve in this world. But before embarking on any enterprise, man should recognise his abilities and endowments.

 

What is the sorrow that envelops man? Sorrow envelops man in three ways and afflicts him in many ways. One source of sorrow is Asath (the unreal). The second cause is Thamas (the darkness of ignorance). The third cause is death. As long as sorrow is there, bliss cannot be experienced.

 

As long as man does not give up what he ought to renounce, he will not experience bliss. As long as he is not aware of what he ought to know he cannot get bliss. Bliss will elude man until he reaches the goal he should aim at.

 

What has to be given up is Jagath-bhaavam (the fascination for the world). The reason is the world is not different from God. Disregarding this profound and sacred truth, man is becoming a prey to grief by his worldly attachments.

 

The second thing that has to be given up is Jiva Bhaava (the feeling of separate individuality). Who is a Jiva? Jiva is God. Out of ignorance, man forgets the basic reality and cherishes delusions which cause sorrow. It is like a man who is seized with fear when he mistakes a rope for a snake. When the truth is known the fear goes. When the Divine nature of the cosmos is understood, man is free from the delusion of separateness.

 

The search for God in the external is futile. "His hands and feet are everywhere. His eyes, head and mouth are everywhere. He stands forth encompassing everything in the cosmos" (Stanza from the Bhagavad Gita). When the Divine is omnipresent, it is foolish for man to search for God in some place. Hence the destination for man is the realisation of his divinity (the original source).

 

The Divine displays four kinds of glorious potencies (Vibhuthis) as the Supreme Omni-Self. As such, He is called Chathuraatma. The first three are: Vaasudheva, Sankarshana and Aniruddha. When these three Vibhuthis are understood the fourth one, Pradyumna becomes intelligible.  Vaasudeva indicates that the entire cosmos is the Lord's dwelling place.  Sankarshana refers to the divine's capacity to attract and transform all beings. Aniruddha is one who is beyond the control of anyone.  Pradyumna refers to one who possesses Aiswarya (infinite wealth). Aiswarya includes not only material wealth, but every kind of wealth such as health, knowledge, intelligence and virtue.

 

Points to Ponder:

 

What are thesix attributes of Divinity?

 

The term "Bhaga" represents six attributes: Divine wealth, righteousness, power, fame, detachment and Supreme Wisdom. The Lord is called "Bhagavan" because He has these six attributes. Thus every name of the Lord is related to specific attributes and not an expression of the devotee's feelings or fancies. Divinity is inherent in man. It is called Swabhaava (one's true nature)--the Aatmic nature.