Pearls of Wise

 . Saturday, July 10, 2021. 6:35. AM. Patanjali, the expounder of the most complete science of mind-control, has said that if you want to get rid of any particular thought, then you should instantly raise a counter-thought of the opposite nature. If, for instance, you have a certain negative thought of fear, then introduce a positive thought of courage. If you have a negative thought of hatred and hostility, create immediately in your mind a positive thought of love, friendship and brotherhood. Fill yourself with the feeling of cordiality. If you are overcome by a thought of prejudice and intolerance, raise thoughts and feelings of sympathy, understanding and oneness. This can be done at any specific instant, with reference to any specific negative thought. This practice can also be undertaken as a complete course of psychological self-transformation with the technique systematically practiced day by day. It is an invaluable inner discipline for your ethical unfoldment and progress...

  Friday, July 9, 2021. 7:28. AM. If we examine the nature of love as we see it in human society, there is a considerable amount of expectation, as well as ‘bargaining’, in our expressions of love. We tend to expect that the object of our love will reciprocate and return a measure of love, or some other concrete manifestation of response. If we do not get what we expect, our love tends to sour or decline and we move on to other potential objects of love to get our expectation and needs fulfilled. As human love turns towards the Divine, similar reactions and expectations take place initially and thus, we expect to be ‘compensated’ or ‘rewarded’ for our devotion in some form, either in this life or in a future status, such as acceptance into heaven, etc. We expect our prayers to be answered, our needs to be met, our desires to be fulfilled. Psychic love is a purer manifestation, that focuses on adoration and self-giving without expectation of any specific return as a condition. The a...

  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, July 8, 2021. 7:00.AM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When we think of perfection, we will not be able to completely think it even in our own minds though there is a longing for it. It is not any aspect of perfection for which we are asking or longing. It is a perfection that has to be perfect in every aspect. For this purpose, we may have to envisage the structure of life itself. It is a perfection of life that we are aspiring for, and not merely a perfection of the body or perfection of the governmental system or perfection of the community or the perfection of some particular vocation in life, etc., though that is also something which forms part of our aspiration. There is a grand totality of concept which we always try to entertain in our minds. Many a time...

  -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, July 07, 2021. 6:55. AM. "Vashista Maharshi and Vishwamitra Maharshi."  -------------------------------------------------------------- It is from them Sri Raman not only learnt the essence of Vedas but also how to responsibly undertake and execute any given task. The capabilities required in a person for this and their influence on society.  Truly speaking this Is an important lesson for every politician who can learn true leadership qualities that lead to a better governance. Lack of leadership and coordination are some of the reasons for delays in solving many of our problems.  The requirement for a leader should be a well balanced mind . A meditative mind is one that can clearly achieve reasons and solutions to any problem. The more relaxed and calm a person’s mind , the more deeper is its understanding when compared to any ordinary mind.  =========================================== "...

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, July 06, 2021. 7:06. AM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the regeneration and divinisation of man, the first step is to eliminate his beastly nature. The predominant trait in beasts is cruelty. Therefore, wise sages prescribe Ahimsa (non-injury). This is the most effective master-method to counteract and eradicate completely the brutal, cruel Pasu-Svabhava (bestial nature) in man. Practice of Ahimsa develops love. Ahimsa is another name for truth or love. Ahimsa is universal love. It is pure love. It is divine Prem. Where there is love, there you will find Ahimsa. Where there is Ahimsa, there you will find love and selfless service. They all go together. The one message of all saints and prophets of all times and climes, is the message of love, of Ahimsa, of selfless service. Ahimsa is the noblest and best of traits that are found expressed in the daily li...

  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, July 05, 2021. 6:54. AM. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Humans are always led by their mind,  which in turn,  needs guidance from intelligence. Intelligence is the only agency to act on the mind,  eliminating undesirable traits and imbuing emotional strength,  stability and poise. A close integration of mind and intelligence is what makes a good leader,  who should excel in leading the mind and intelligence of his team.  In public administration,  corporate management,  manufacturing,  defence, education, sports, household or any other field, sterling leadership qualities are indispensable.   -----------------------------------------------------------------------...

   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sunday, July 04, 2021. 6:51. AM. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Devotee : “Swamiji, who is the founder of Christianity?” Swami Chinmayananda : “Jesus” Devotee : “Who is the founder of Islam?” Swami Chinmayananda : “Mohammed”. Devotee : “Who is the founder of Hinduism?” Swami Chinmayananda : “……………..” Devotee : “What Swamiji, your religion doesn’t have a founder?” Swami Chinmayananda : “There is no one particular founder for Hinduism as its not an outcome of one personality’s knowledge. Let me put the same question to you. Who is the founder of Chemistry? Physics? You cannot answer, because these are sciences w...

Saturday, July 03, 2021. 7:07. AM. We are accustomed to seeing people with two eyes. So, anyone with an extra eye would attract attention and be termed a freak. However, Shiva, with his three eyes, is beautiful and unique. The ‘Vedasara Shiva Stotram’, states that the three eyes of Shiva are the sun, moon, and fire – ‘indu arka vahni trinetram’. This is not easy to digest. What does it imply? When we refer to the sun, moon and fire as the three eyes of Bhagvan, our focus is on the fact that they are all sources of light; He, the three-eyed One, is the illuminator of the whole world. Even though light is the common factor, each has its own special feature and quality. Fire, with its ability to burn and reduce things to ashes, has the twin qualities of light and heat. The sun is bright and brilliant, but its light does not burn objects, it illumines them. Conversely, the moon’s light has a cooling, peaceful quality. Shiva views the world with his three eyes. When the distressed and sorro...