Intelligence without connecting itself to the power of the universe will become bitter at some point.
As the mind gets accustomed to the materialistic life on this planet, it also realises the need to be detached from the web of materialism.
Connecting to the Higher Reality happens at this juncture.
Focus in work or prayer also brings one closer to the pulse of Universe.
Becoming a part of the pulsating universal life brings a rare harmony. Cultivating an awareness of such existence is a part of bhakthi.
Bhakthi teaches us that our daily failures and success are part of a bigger pattern. It trains our emotions to submit our experiences to the Higher power of God. It releases our emotional energy; balances our egoism; de-stresses our mind; teaches us humility; gives us freedom from pride; liberates us from narrow attitudes; gives us a broader picture of the universe; heals us.
Singing a hymn can bring all the above mentioned changes. Bhakthi melts our arrogance and makes us more human and simple. Bhakthi has to be embedded into our lives as a ritual.
Indian intellectual commitment has always paid great importance to this aspect.
Intelligence without bhakthi will lose itself in self-importance and high stress.
Such a mind will feel as it is carrying the universe on its shoulders - an ignorant attitude. It might take decisions based on this ignorance. These decisions might turn out to be incorrect.
Bhakthi helps one to move towards wisdom. It helps us to see ourselves and others with more clarity. Our biggest challenge is to tackle our own immense stupidity in understanding the meaning of every experience we meet in our lives. In our race to get gold, status and power, we lose our ability to understand ourselves or others.
Bhakthi that facilitates humility only can open our eyes of darkness letting the light of wisdom reach us.
As the mind gets accustomed to the materialistic life on this planet, it also realises the need to be detached from the web of materialism.
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| Connecting with the Higher Reality- painting- oil on canvas - Mr. S. Chellaiah |
Focus in work or prayer also brings one closer to the pulse of Universe.
Becoming a part of the pulsating universal life brings a rare harmony. Cultivating an awareness of such existence is a part of bhakthi.
Bhakthi teaches us that our daily failures and success are part of a bigger pattern. It trains our emotions to submit our experiences to the Higher power of God. It releases our emotional energy; balances our egoism; de-stresses our mind; teaches us humility; gives us freedom from pride; liberates us from narrow attitudes; gives us a broader picture of the universe; heals us.
Singing a hymn can bring all the above mentioned changes. Bhakthi melts our arrogance and makes us more human and simple. Bhakthi has to be embedded into our lives as a ritual.
Indian intellectual commitment has always paid great importance to this aspect.
Intelligence without bhakthi will lose itself in self-importance and high stress.
Such a mind will feel as it is carrying the universe on its shoulders - an ignorant attitude. It might take decisions based on this ignorance. These decisions might turn out to be incorrect.
Bhakthi helps one to move towards wisdom. It helps us to see ourselves and others with more clarity. Our biggest challenge is to tackle our own immense stupidity in understanding the meaning of every experience we meet in our lives. In our race to get gold, status and power, we lose our ability to understand ourselves or others.
Bhakthi that facilitates humility only can open our eyes of darkness letting the light of wisdom reach us.
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