Discipline

There is nothing strange about a person who had occupied a high position in life, earned enough and to spare and lived in comfort to turn to religious exercise at the time of his retirement or declining years, showing humility, curtsey and generosity towards all. While young and enjoying power and self, his attitude might have been entirely different. He might have behaved rudely; displayed arrogance in his conversations and would have even been offensive in his dealings. On the other hand if a wealthy young man remains soft spoken, in humble religious minded reverses elders and worship the wise, he should be considered rare among humanity. As only during the early years will a person be tempted to defy even established traditions, discipline should be inculcated at the earliest stage of one’s life.

Problems in life arise mainly due to lack of discipline. Our words should be measured. Our food habits clean and our senses kept under control. Some people question the statement of saints and the wise that life, which is the precious gift of God, ought to be utilized only to realize God. Their argument, based on the Hinduism is that life should be enjoyed to the brim and one should not close his eyes to worldly activities. These people do not realize that the pleasure they dream of are but purely fleeting in nature leading to misery. Their mind will be filled with filthy and base thoughts. But one who is ever vigilant, keeping the mind pure and impervious to evil thoughts can experience real happiness.

The penance that scriptures speak of is only intended to achiever discipline of the mind and the body. Virtuous men with properly attuned mind will experience Bliss with in. Mere offering of flowers and display of extravagance during worship or ostentaniousness in prayers are not the indices of sincere devotion. For one who checks his senses and mind there is no need for “ Mantras and Tantras” .

The mind is a largely uncharted world a system of unimaginable complexity and extraordinary powers. Despite the Neurologists and the Psychologists, it remains as much of a mystery today as ever. The Scientist themselves confess to be groping in the dark in this field of human knowledge.

But the way to Gyan ज्ञान is really simple. A child doesn’t know his mother, he just loves her completely. Fall in love with all Shrishti सृष्टि , Gyan ज्ञान will come itself.”