Mata Amritanandamayi
Spirituality is the science that teaches one to understand life in greater depth. It is mind management to maintain balance. If we cannot manage the mind and thoughts well, life loses its balance. Real courage is the coming together of two things: the mental strength to face anything, and compassion. Those who charge spiritual life with being a form of escapism have preconceived ideas. Knowledge cannot be enforced on anyone.
It can be imparted to someone who is receptive; knowledge then dawns within that person. Someone with a blocked nose cannot enjoy a flower’s fragrance. Can one blame the flower?
True seekers are not using spirituality as a pretext for escaping their responsibilities. They work day and night selflessly to serve society. They are taught to meditate and do selfless work.
There are many couples who, after marriage, volunteer to do selfless service. On the other hand, there are many individuals and organisations that create problems both for their own families and for society by not discharging their duties. Instead of taking on the responsibilities of others, they try to escape.
They are the ‘escapees,’ and not those who lead a spiritual life with an understanding of spiritual principles.
There are three factors that make one a human being: The longing, after due deliberation, to understand the depth and significance of life.
The ability to love others. The strength to enjoy and to spread joy among others.
Spirituality teaches us to realise these three. Only then does human life become fulfilled.
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Courtesy: Economic Times: Speaking Tree: Jan 20, 2019
Mata Amritanandamayi
Spirituality is the science that teaches one to understand life in greater depth. It is mind management to maintain balance. If we cannot manage the mind and thoughts well, life loses its balance. Real courage is the coming together of two things: the mental strength to face anything, and compassion. Those who charge spiritual life with being a form of escapism have preconceived ideas. Knowledge cannot be enforced on anyone.
It can be imparted to someone who is receptive; knowledge then dawns within that person. Someone with a blocked nose cannot enjoy a flower’s fragrance. Can one blame the flower?
True seekers are not using spirituality as a pretext for escaping their responsibilities. They work day and night selflessly to serve society. They are taught to meditate and do selfless work.
There are many couples who, after marriage, volunteer to do selfless service. On the other hand, there are many individuals and organisations that create problems both for their own families and for society by not discharging their duties. Instead of taking on the responsibilities of others, they try to escape.
They are the ‘escapees,’ and not those who lead a spiritual life with an understanding of spiritual principles.
There are three factors that make one a human being: The longing, after due deliberation, to understand the depth and significance of life.
The ability to love others. The strength to enjoy and to spread joy among others.
Spirituality teaches us to realise these three. Only then does human life become fulfilled.
DISCLAIMER
The views expressed in the Article above are Author’s personal views and 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. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing."
Courtesy: Economic Times: Speaking Tree: Jan 20, 2019