One in a million may be concerned about knowing the purpose of life. Most people in the world do not know "the true significance of life... Many do not even seem to care about it."
This concern is the first step in the journey towards the ultimate goal. Most of the people get contentment... in eating, sleeping, dressing and rearing a big family as the main aim of living.
My beloved friends! All these are undoubtedly necessary to some extent. But they alone cannot contribute to peace of mind or fullness in life. Please note; The phenomenon of the external world is what the eyes see, the ears hear, and the mind cognizes. And please remember; "All these are sensory phenomena."
Beyond the senses is the 'MIND' and greater than the 'mind' is the 'INTELLECT'. The 'intellect' is governed by the 'GOD'. It is man's destiny to realize the 'GOD'.
Among the sense organs, the most powerful is the mouth (which has the power of speech and of consuming food). When the mouth is under the control of the mind, all other senses can be controlled. Speech should be restrained as much as possible. Then, the attention of the mind should be directed towards..."the intellect (which has the power of discrimination)".
When the intellect is turned towards the GOD, it begins to recognize the
all persuading Spirit.
"BLISS OF SPIRIT"
The inextricble connection between the phenomenal world outside and the world of consciousness "inside eludes the understanding of ordinary people." Immersed in the desire for enjoying worldly pleasures, "they do not attempt to discover the boundless joy to be derived from the inner Spirit"
This is because all the sense organs are open only to experiences from outside. It is not surprising that the "common man is a subject to the outward vision."
"Only a few develop the inner vision and enjoy spiritual bliss."
Is it the Body that derives joy from looking at a thing of beauty? Or is the Spirit?
What is it that relishes the food that is consumed?
The Body or the Spirit?
What is that which enjoys fragrance or is moved by companionship?
Enquiring in this manner, it will be found that the Spirit is the enjoyer and not the physical body.
And please remember!
"The body by itself is gross and is incapable of experiencing joy. It must be realized the Spirit transcends the mind and the intellect and persuades the entire cosmos."
The Spirit is the basis for the cognition of the external world and experiencing the inner world.
And also please understand:
"Music and literature, physics and chemistry, botany and zoology... All these different branches of knowledge are "related to the phenomenal."
"They belong to the category of the lower knowledge. People devote their lives mainly of these studies."
And please remember!
"Only Knowledge of the Spirit is the Supreme Knowledge."
Worldly Knowledge is pursued mainly for earning a living. But even worldly knowledge exists to point the way to spiritual awareness.
"Without Spiritual Knowledge, all other knowledge is valueless."
Every man has to question whether each moment of his life is diverted to a purpose and goal of life.... and please note:
"Eating, drinking, sleeping and passing away cannot be called the meaning of human life."
All these are common to birds and beasts. What is the uniqueness of man?
He is endowed with faculties which can enable him to rise above the animal to the human and to the Spirit level.
The universe is permeated by the Spirit. Even if you are unable to see it. The Spirit is present in everything.
All our senses function because of the Consciousness that operates in every being. Without the consciousness, man would be an insentient creatures.
The universe contains innumerable objects. In all of them, the one unchanging 'eternal principle is the God'. It is the power of this eternal principle which sustains the evanescent and ever-changing objects in the universe.
"Existing, shinning and pleasing are three indices of the Divine."
The body is impermanent. But is the abode of the indewelling Soul (Spirit). Hence the body should be cared for in the same way in which 'an iron' safe which is of little value in itself, is safeguarded for the sake of the valuables kept in it.
What is that binds man to the illusory world? It is not family or property. "These can be given up when one wishes to do so."
But what are most difficult to renounce 'are attachment and hatred'. As long as these are dominant in man, he cannot realize his true self. And as long as man remains unaware of his true self he is in bondage.
"For man in bondage, there is no freedom from suffering or worry."
From Empty Hands,
A. Rahman bin Mahadi
Labis, Johore.
016-602 0321
13 February 2012
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