In life many of us are in search of a Guru, a guide, a mentor and someone who gives you that confidence or assurance to live life, inspite of all the ordeals one has to face.
I too went through this phase in the 90's and thereby had adopted a strict single point devotion in my Guru who inspite of not being around me physically is present everywhere showing me the directions I need to take .His presence is felt and experienced so often that it is difficult to describe in words and may sound foolish to many,but it doesn't bother me about what others may think.I know what it means and I have experienced it for myself and each person in this world is privy to his own unique experience.
Having said that, he also taught me "YOU ARE YOUR OWN GURU" and are guided by your own soul if we look deep within.No individual goes through what you have to go through and each one has to experience it himself.Each for his own.What is taught , shown by your Guru is possible to acquire through books, knowledge from interactions, observations around us, contributing to this world and yourself as you live through this life by adding value at each step without disrupting the laws of nature.If we observe and learn faster we realise that our true purpose in life is to find our self.KNOW THY SELF.Who are you?What you do , how and with whom you associate and why?If you realize that you came with nothing and are going with nothing , then why create all that BUZZ around you?What you give you get back.Balance of nature.Reach out within and see how we were yesterday and are we any better today?Do you love the other person , animal or thing as much as you love yourself?Do you value them the same as well?
A few pointers that may be of help......the way i learnt them
Be Smart but Don't be stupid!!
Be true to yourself.
If you can give 30% of your earnings for the good of this world what ever be the quantum, you will experience happiness...trust me.
Feed the animals and show compassion.
If you cann't do good for others, don't destroy them....you have no right.
Compare your self with yourself and no other.
Introspect
Don't blow your own trumpet,actions are seen and noticed and need not be highlighted.
Give 5 full minutes with single minded devotion to the entity called "GOD' be it any form, direction, religion and see if that can be done on a specific time every day....literally only 5 minutes.God has not asked you to devote your entire day for him .You are god within.Your actions spoil you if they are not in line with his wisdom.
If you thank him for every experience that you go through every moment, be it a high or a low as perceived by our minds, you will never feel alone.
There is "NO GOOD OR BAD".It is always our mind comparing .If the outcome is peace, tranquility and inner joy....one has come close to the point of becoming his own Guru and knowing himself.
I too went through this phase in the 90's and thereby had adopted a strict single point devotion in my Guru who inspite of not being around me physically is present everywhere showing me the directions I need to take .His presence is felt and experienced so often that it is difficult to describe in words and may sound foolish to many,but it doesn't bother me about what others may think.I know what it means and I have experienced it for myself and each person in this world is privy to his own unique experience.
Having said that, he also taught me "YOU ARE YOUR OWN GURU" and are guided by your own soul if we look deep within.No individual goes through what you have to go through and each one has to experience it himself.Each for his own.What is taught , shown by your Guru is possible to acquire through books, knowledge from interactions, observations around us, contributing to this world and yourself as you live through this life by adding value at each step without disrupting the laws of nature.If we observe and learn faster we realise that our true purpose in life is to find our self.KNOW THY SELF.Who are you?What you do , how and with whom you associate and why?If you realize that you came with nothing and are going with nothing , then why create all that BUZZ around you?What you give you get back.Balance of nature.Reach out within and see how we were yesterday and are we any better today?Do you love the other person , animal or thing as much as you love yourself?Do you value them the same as well?
A few pointers that may be of help......the way i learnt them
Be Smart but Don't be stupid!!
Be true to yourself.
If you can give 30% of your earnings for the good of this world what ever be the quantum, you will experience happiness...trust me.
Feed the animals and show compassion.
If you cann't do good for others, don't destroy them....you have no right.
Compare your self with yourself and no other.
Introspect
Don't blow your own trumpet,actions are seen and noticed and need not be highlighted.
Give 5 full minutes with single minded devotion to the entity called "GOD' be it any form, direction, religion and see if that can be done on a specific time every day....literally only 5 minutes.God has not asked you to devote your entire day for him .You are god within.Your actions spoil you if they are not in line with his wisdom.
If you thank him for every experience that you go through every moment, be it a high or a low as perceived by our minds, you will never feel alone.
There is "NO GOOD OR BAD".It is always our mind comparing .If the outcome is peace, tranquility and inner joy....one has come close to the point of becoming his own Guru and knowing himself.
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