Discipline is the mark of intelligent living. Parents should not allow children to fall away from their control and wander about without compass or anchor. Many parents feed and fondle their children, and then, in the name of freedom, leave them to find their own friends and pleasures.
They take them to films regardless of the impression they create on their tender minds. They entertain the friends of their children without inquiring into their antecedents of habit, not knowing that they will have to rue their action one day. They thus declare by their actions that day are the enemies of their own progeny!
Discipline trains you to put up with the disappointments; you will know that the path of life has both ups and down, that every rose has its thorn. Now, people want roses without thorns. Life has to one saga of sensual pleasure, a picnic all the time. When this does not happen, you turn wild and start blaming others. If each one cares for his own pleasures how can society progress? How can the weak survive?
You must examine every act to find out whether it will cause pain to others; if it does, withdraw from it. Do not do the others what you do not like others to do unto you ... Remember!
'This is called the Golden Rule'.
Yes, it is the best test for distinguishing right from wrong. If another person has with him what you like to have, do not make him miserable by snatching it from him. Would you like something you like, to be snatched away from you by another?
Discipline simply means systematic and methodical way of doing what ought to be done at the proper time with full faith and conscious compulsion. Such wholehearted self application to work, to ensure the maximum chances of success.
Why should there be Discipline?
Generally speaking, man by nature is neither active nor slothful, but both. In the absence of any urge to survive, he would be lazy. It is therefore essential that the works always in a disciplined way, lest lazy feelings overcome him any time to the detriment of one and all.
Discipline teaches us to do the right thing, at the right time, in the right manner. Discipline thus ensures not only good actions but living in harmony with others too. In the absence of discipline, social life would be full of conflicts and violence like that among beasts, please remember!
"Discipline serves as bounds to a rushing torrential river of work to direct it towards the objective in quiet and peaceful way."
Why is duty tagged to discipline?
If one is thirsty, one needs water promptly. If consequence of delays in simple matters thus is harmful, how much worse would be that if one considers delays in society, with many persons and multifarious duties that may be generally interdependent.
Discipline must taught. They must develop a broad outlook, they must cultivate clean, healthy habits. Discipline is important in order to progress in learning and even more so in dealing with others. An indisciplined person is a danger to society; any moment he may run amuck . Man must recognize what limits, regulations and do's and dont's are laid down by the sages in order to ensure social security and individual advancement.
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
14 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: - 'USE AND ABUSE OF RELIGION, WHAT EXACTLY IS THE CAUSE?'
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
- STRIVE TO OVERCOME THE ANIMAL NATURE -
Why are doors erected?
To regulate the entry and exit of persons. But is the irony of the present 'Dark Age' that the door is kept open for the entry of all kinds of undesirable creatures. Man's mind is kept open for the entry of evil thoughts.
The door should be barred against the inroads of egoism and acquisitive impulses. Remember! "The door (of the mind) should be kept sacred." People participate in religious injunction. This is doubtless a good act, but it is only an auxiliary element in spiritual discipline. Yes! people take part in... Religious injunction, but are they transforming their attitudes as a result? No. All the animal qualities like bad feelings remain along with participation in religious injunction. Without getting rid of such attitudes, the continuous participation in religious injunction or performing worshiping is of no value. Another words, without removing the animal nature all participation in religious injunction continues to be a sinner.
Congregational chant or repetition of holy names should be used as a means for overcoming the animal nature. And performing of worship should lead to the elimination of animal qualities. Remember!
"Without the conquest of animal nature, all forms of external worship are of no use!"
You readers can observe in our country and the world at large. These people, the so called religious men. These people expatiate on the greatness of their scripture. Bible or Quran and praise the glory God. But it is not merely to be used as texts for reading. Of what use is it merely to read those scriptures as a routine ritual without practising their teachings?
But today, even eminent scholars treat these scriptures or the so called Quran only as a texts for (ritualistic recitation). Because of the mistaken notions of these scholars that young people today have fail to grasp the inner meaning of the scriptures.
They do not get a compelling vision of spiritual truths. All the religious propaganda that is carried on today is totally divorced from practice, few understood the inner meaning of their scriptures. All their lives were spent in external observances.
"This was a great mistake. These were meaningless practices."
What does (animal nature) mean?
Animal nature refers to (one's way of life). Everyone has to get rid of egoism. Today's man has learnt to fly in the air like birds, and swim in the sea like fish. But he has not learnt how to live as man on the earth.
But the present day men in general and the youth in particular, have forgotten our age-old culture and sacred values and bidding good bye to scriptures and God, having been enticed by modern science and technology.
Examine for a moment how various objects in creation are conducting themselves. For instance, a tree bears sweet fruits. But it does not enjoy the fruits itself. It offers them to others for enjoyment. What a spirit of sacrifice is displayed by the tree. The cow does not consume the milk it produces, but offers it to its calf and to others.
But man, despite all his intelligence and knowledge, does not exhibit this sense of sacrifice. He keeps all that he earns for the benefit of himself.
Today, in the world,the most disease to which man is selfishness. Remember! If selfishness grows, he loses his radiance and vitality.
To all readers, please remember! Our entire life is bound up with spiritual, whatever one says, whatever one does, whatever one thinks, all of it is related to the spirit. The good deeds by external instruments of the body cannot be deemed spiritual.
The very first thing one has to do is to destroy the animal nature in man. Without eliminating the animal nature, all ritual and act of worship are of no avail. Of what use is it to foster one's animal instincts, while doing acts of charity or conforming to religious injunctions?
Performing external rituals without subduing the animal nature, men are only pursuing wrong courses. However much one may contemplate on God, from time to time he is a prey to hatred and attachment. These two animal propensities have to be got rid of at the outset.
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
10 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: - 'DISCIPLINE' -
To regulate the entry and exit of persons. But is the irony of the present 'Dark Age' that the door is kept open for the entry of all kinds of undesirable creatures. Man's mind is kept open for the entry of evil thoughts.
The door should be barred against the inroads of egoism and acquisitive impulses. Remember! "The door (of the mind) should be kept sacred." People participate in religious injunction. This is doubtless a good act, but it is only an auxiliary element in spiritual discipline. Yes! people take part in... Religious injunction, but are they transforming their attitudes as a result? No. All the animal qualities like bad feelings remain along with participation in religious injunction. Without getting rid of such attitudes, the continuous participation in religious injunction or performing worshiping is of no value. Another words, without removing the animal nature all participation in religious injunction continues to be a sinner.
Congregational chant or repetition of holy names should be used as a means for overcoming the animal nature. And performing of worship should lead to the elimination of animal qualities. Remember!
"Without the conquest of animal nature, all forms of external worship are of no use!"
You readers can observe in our country and the world at large. These people, the so called religious men. These people expatiate on the greatness of their scripture. Bible or Quran and praise the glory God. But it is not merely to be used as texts for reading. Of what use is it merely to read those scriptures as a routine ritual without practising their teachings?
But today, even eminent scholars treat these scriptures or the so called Quran only as a texts for (ritualistic recitation). Because of the mistaken notions of these scholars that young people today have fail to grasp the inner meaning of the scriptures.
They do not get a compelling vision of spiritual truths. All the religious propaganda that is carried on today is totally divorced from practice, few understood the inner meaning of their scriptures. All their lives were spent in external observances.
"This was a great mistake. These were meaningless practices."
What does (animal nature) mean?
Animal nature refers to (one's way of life). Everyone has to get rid of egoism. Today's man has learnt to fly in the air like birds, and swim in the sea like fish. But he has not learnt how to live as man on the earth.
But the present day men in general and the youth in particular, have forgotten our age-old culture and sacred values and bidding good bye to scriptures and God, having been enticed by modern science and technology.
Examine for a moment how various objects in creation are conducting themselves. For instance, a tree bears sweet fruits. But it does not enjoy the fruits itself. It offers them to others for enjoyment. What a spirit of sacrifice is displayed by the tree. The cow does not consume the milk it produces, but offers it to its calf and to others.
But man, despite all his intelligence and knowledge, does not exhibit this sense of sacrifice. He keeps all that he earns for the benefit of himself.
Today, in the world,the most disease to which man is selfishness. Remember! If selfishness grows, he loses his radiance and vitality.
To all readers, please remember! Our entire life is bound up with spiritual, whatever one says, whatever one does, whatever one thinks, all of it is related to the spirit. The good deeds by external instruments of the body cannot be deemed spiritual.
The very first thing one has to do is to destroy the animal nature in man. Without eliminating the animal nature, all ritual and act of worship are of no avail. Of what use is it to foster one's animal instincts, while doing acts of charity or conforming to religious injunctions?
Performing external rituals without subduing the animal nature, men are only pursuing wrong courses. However much one may contemplate on God, from time to time he is a prey to hatred and attachment. These two animal propensities have to be got rid of at the outset.
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
10 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: - 'DISCIPLINE' -
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
- THE AGE OF FACTIONS -
Today, we have factions everywhere - at home, between husband and wife, in the school, between teacher and pupil; in society, between group and group. This is deterioration, indeed!
Remember!
'The co-ordinated effort of all the organs of the body is essential for healthy life'. Fraternal feelings, ethical conduct and the sense of fellowship are the qualities which elevate human nature. People do not strive to cultivate these qualities. People should realize that bad thoughts in the mind effect every part of the human body, just as a small stone cast on a pond generates ripples which cover the entire pond. Similarly good thoughts affect the entire body.
For all the troubles and chaos in the world today it is our own actions that are responsible. There is no meaning in blaming others. Each person suffers from the consequences of his own actions. How can any one escape the consequences of his actions? If this fact is realized men will not find fault with others, or blame others for their troubles.
'Every product is the result of action'.
The stream of man's life is marked by different stages. In each stage man falls a prey to vices like egoism jealousy and falsehood instead of cultivating truth, righteousness and humility. A life, which should be holy and pure, is turned into poison, is converted into worthless and evil life.
A life without morality is utterly useless. The prestige of any community depends upon its morals.
If morality is absent, the community comes to grief. Whether it is nation, a society, or an individual, when they conduct themselves contrary to morality, the civilization which they have fostered for a long time will come to ruin.
In human life today selfishness and self-interest have assumed prodigious proportions. Whatever he does, whatever he sees, whatever he studies man makes it subserve selfish interests. Human life has become a plaything in the hands of selfishness.
In this 'Age of Faction', marked by fights between mother and daughter, father and son, teacher and pupil, brother and brother. It tosses man about from birth to death, it inflict on him uprisings and down falls, many illnesses and morbidities. It draws the reason of man into the whirlpools of doubt.
Man has fallen into ignorance egoism and greed, because he has forgotten his real nature, he has not realized this; he runs after low vulgarizing pleasures and entangles himself in falsehood injustice and violence.
Man has to cure himself of these by the remedies, he must regulate his ways of living and follow the regimen of faith and devotion. Keep the heart pure, unsullied by evil or vice, let the foul bats of hatred and greed fly away from the cavity of your hearts; let the clean air of mutual co-operation and help render the cavity safe and sweet.
Dear readers!
Modes of behavior have been laid down and proved beneficial by centuries of practice. These have to be observed with modifications to suit the conditions of today. We are developing in each department of life, but pity it is that we are not developing the unique qualities of human beings. You find around you injustice, irregularities, immorality and untruth with all their devilish attributes and atrocities.
Develop the Inner awareness, the consciousness of the Divine. Expand Love and understanding, both will equip them for transforming society. The nation and all mankind will derive benefit therefrom. Please remember!
"The very word human or humane is used to denote kindness."
To all readers!
This articles hopefully will be meaningful to all those who read it, it offers hope and confidence. I' am inviting you to experiencing a new rhythm in life about existence that always a mystery. In the next following topic I will reveal something which will cuts through your mind and pierces your heart with a soft shiver of "Yes, this is it!"
So put your mind aside and open the curtains of your heart just a little and wait and see... You will listen with a thirsty heart ever since your door and windows are not only closed but nailed shut. This articles it may not be significant to you today - but it can be significant any day, any moment. It may be lying unconscious in you.
I' am answering you all and I' am answering those questions which you are not asking.
It is not a question of your asking. I know what are bound to be, inevitable, the questions of an unconscious human being. Because I have been through the same dark night.
Please follow ... please prolong to all your friends the following topic about wisdom, about life and death are like two wings of existence.
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
8 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: "STRIVE TO OVERCOME THE ANIMAL NATURE"
Remember!
'The co-ordinated effort of all the organs of the body is essential for healthy life'. Fraternal feelings, ethical conduct and the sense of fellowship are the qualities which elevate human nature. People do not strive to cultivate these qualities. People should realize that bad thoughts in the mind effect every part of the human body, just as a small stone cast on a pond generates ripples which cover the entire pond. Similarly good thoughts affect the entire body.
For all the troubles and chaos in the world today it is our own actions that are responsible. There is no meaning in blaming others. Each person suffers from the consequences of his own actions. How can any one escape the consequences of his actions? If this fact is realized men will not find fault with others, or blame others for their troubles.
'Every product is the result of action'.
The stream of man's life is marked by different stages. In each stage man falls a prey to vices like egoism jealousy and falsehood instead of cultivating truth, righteousness and humility. A life, which should be holy and pure, is turned into poison, is converted into worthless and evil life.
A life without morality is utterly useless. The prestige of any community depends upon its morals.
If morality is absent, the community comes to grief. Whether it is nation, a society, or an individual, when they conduct themselves contrary to morality, the civilization which they have fostered for a long time will come to ruin.
In human life today selfishness and self-interest have assumed prodigious proportions. Whatever he does, whatever he sees, whatever he studies man makes it subserve selfish interests. Human life has become a plaything in the hands of selfishness.
In this 'Age of Faction', marked by fights between mother and daughter, father and son, teacher and pupil, brother and brother. It tosses man about from birth to death, it inflict on him uprisings and down falls, many illnesses and morbidities. It draws the reason of man into the whirlpools of doubt.
Man has fallen into ignorance egoism and greed, because he has forgotten his real nature, he has not realized this; he runs after low vulgarizing pleasures and entangles himself in falsehood injustice and violence.
Man has to cure himself of these by the remedies, he must regulate his ways of living and follow the regimen of faith and devotion. Keep the heart pure, unsullied by evil or vice, let the foul bats of hatred and greed fly away from the cavity of your hearts; let the clean air of mutual co-operation and help render the cavity safe and sweet.
Dear readers!
Modes of behavior have been laid down and proved beneficial by centuries of practice. These have to be observed with modifications to suit the conditions of today. We are developing in each department of life, but pity it is that we are not developing the unique qualities of human beings. You find around you injustice, irregularities, immorality and untruth with all their devilish attributes and atrocities.
Develop the Inner awareness, the consciousness of the Divine. Expand Love and understanding, both will equip them for transforming society. The nation and all mankind will derive benefit therefrom. Please remember!
"The very word human or humane is used to denote kindness."
To all readers!
This articles hopefully will be meaningful to all those who read it, it offers hope and confidence. I' am inviting you to experiencing a new rhythm in life about existence that always a mystery. In the next following topic I will reveal something which will cuts through your mind and pierces your heart with a soft shiver of "Yes, this is it!"
So put your mind aside and open the curtains of your heart just a little and wait and see... You will listen with a thirsty heart ever since your door and windows are not only closed but nailed shut. This articles it may not be significant to you today - but it can be significant any day, any moment. It may be lying unconscious in you.
I' am answering you all and I' am answering those questions which you are not asking.
It is not a question of your asking. I know what are bound to be, inevitable, the questions of an unconscious human being. Because I have been through the same dark night.
Please follow ... please prolong to all your friends the following topic about wisdom, about life and death are like two wings of existence.
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
8 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: "STRIVE TO OVERCOME THE ANIMAL NATURE"
Thursday, September 3, 2009
- DEVALUATION OF MAN -
Why man is said to be the zenith of creation? This is the purpose for which he has to struggled through stone and grass, tree, bird and beast. Hence man should not fritter away the precious prize he has won. He should not slide back into beast. He must move forward, he must become aware of his strength and weakness, and become clear about his goal, his path and his potentialities. He must act up to his worth and capacity.
There is a great deal of argument and agitation, because the currency has been devalued. Some say it is good step, some say it had to be done whether good or bad. Some argue it could have been avoided or postponed. But the net result has been anxiety and worry for all.
"More important however, and more to be deplored is the devaluation of man that has been taking place systematically in recent times."
The tragedy is that he has allowed themselves to rust; through neglect and he has forgotten the goal. The road he has traverse is also overgrown. with bramble, the signboards has disappeared.
Egoism is the seed for greed, envy, anger, malice, conceit and a host of other down-dragging tendencies. They cloud his intelligence. They divert the attention from truth and make the false appear as real. The real distorted as false. So it becomes essential to cleanse the mind of these, through regular spiritual discipline. Please remember! Scholarship or skill, however deep and varied have no cleansing power. They only add the alloys of pride and competition.
Learned man are not necessarily good nor are men with spiritual powers over nature, above pride, envy and greed. Remember!
Truth, Righteousness, Peace and Loves are the hall-marks of a purified heart.
The world is today in deep distress,because the common man and his leaders are all distracted by lower desires and lower motives which require only the lower skill and meaner impulses of man... This is what I call devaluation; he lives only at the animal level. Very few live even in the native human level.
Instead of transforming his heart, his home, his country and this world the abode of peace, what passeth understanding is that man has made the world an arena for the wild passions of anger and hate and greed.
When the mind is controlling the senses, you have lasting joy; when the senses are masters, you are dragged in the dust. This is the most tragic result of devaluation. Please imbibe!
"Every act, which lowers the authority of discrimination and honours the siren call of the senses, devalues man. Intelligence must be the Lord, the Master."
Man can blossom, perpetually happy, but is everywhere in misery. This is a tragedy: It is like the man who closed his eyes and stumbled along in the darkness. The source of happiness is in him; the source of light is in his eyes. Real education has to teach man how to tap this spring of joy and light. If this task is not undertaken by schools and colleges, it should be performed by parents and elders and all who are keen to prevent this devaluation.
Man must realize his pricelessness, he should not regard himself as a ... cheap nut or bolt that has no higher purpose in life; then, there will be effective production, economic consumption and resulting in peace, so there is no exploitation, deceit, greed, and cruelty, there will be no more 'devaluation' of man ... remember!
"Men is a diamond; but he is now treated by other men and by himself a piece of glass!"
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
4 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: 'THE AGE OF FACTIONS'
There is a great deal of argument and agitation, because the currency has been devalued. Some say it is good step, some say it had to be done whether good or bad. Some argue it could have been avoided or postponed. But the net result has been anxiety and worry for all.
"More important however, and more to be deplored is the devaluation of man that has been taking place systematically in recent times."
The tragedy is that he has allowed themselves to rust; through neglect and he has forgotten the goal. The road he has traverse is also overgrown. with bramble, the signboards has disappeared.
Egoism is the seed for greed, envy, anger, malice, conceit and a host of other down-dragging tendencies. They cloud his intelligence. They divert the attention from truth and make the false appear as real. The real distorted as false. So it becomes essential to cleanse the mind of these, through regular spiritual discipline. Please remember! Scholarship or skill, however deep and varied have no cleansing power. They only add the alloys of pride and competition.
Learned man are not necessarily good nor are men with spiritual powers over nature, above pride, envy and greed. Remember!
Truth, Righteousness, Peace and Loves are the hall-marks of a purified heart.
The world is today in deep distress,because the common man and his leaders are all distracted by lower desires and lower motives which require only the lower skill and meaner impulses of man... This is what I call devaluation; he lives only at the animal level. Very few live even in the native human level.
Instead of transforming his heart, his home, his country and this world the abode of peace, what passeth understanding is that man has made the world an arena for the wild passions of anger and hate and greed.
When the mind is controlling the senses, you have lasting joy; when the senses are masters, you are dragged in the dust. This is the most tragic result of devaluation. Please imbibe!
"Every act, which lowers the authority of discrimination and honours the siren call of the senses, devalues man. Intelligence must be the Lord, the Master."
Man can blossom, perpetually happy, but is everywhere in misery. This is a tragedy: It is like the man who closed his eyes and stumbled along in the darkness. The source of happiness is in him; the source of light is in his eyes. Real education has to teach man how to tap this spring of joy and light. If this task is not undertaken by schools and colleges, it should be performed by parents and elders and all who are keen to prevent this devaluation.
Man must realize his pricelessness, he should not regard himself as a ... cheap nut or bolt that has no higher purpose in life; then, there will be effective production, economic consumption and resulting in peace, so there is no exploitation, deceit, greed, and cruelty, there will be no more 'devaluation' of man ... remember!
"Men is a diamond; but he is now treated by other men and by himself a piece of glass!"
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
4 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: 'THE AGE OF FACTIONS'
Monday, August 31, 2009
THE WORLD TODAY
A Strange Kind Of World.
People all over the world strive to acquire power by accumulating. Wealth, authority or knowledge, but unfortunately, along with these, the insidious evil of egoism is also being accumulated. So man is fast becoming the enemy of mankind, he is fast losing humanity itself.
He becomes less of man and more and more of demon. Man prefers the short cut, the more comfortable and attractive material path and he suffers in despair, fear and hatred. Egoism is the root and crown of evil thoughts and tendencies.
Our country (or any other country, for that matter) can be saved not by political manipulations or military alliances, but only through the development of the consciousness in each one, spiritual science alone can cure him and save the world. Instead of trying to expend over the whole globe and universe.
Man should try to probe into his own inner world and remove the junk therein and set at rest the evil urges that raise their hoods there. World peace and prosperity can be accomplished only by such explores and pioneers. Please imbibe!
"Do not preach; but practice."
In politics, in the field of administration, in school and colleges, in spiritual institutions everywhere, we have a surfeit of preachers but a famine of practitioners.
Heroes on platforms prove themselves zeros when they deemed to the ground. So leaders of the world, there for, demonstrate in your own lives, how love can confer peace and joy, how all faiths lead to the same goal, how all men are brothers of one another.
We have in this country or any other country, plenty of scientist, scholars, spiritual teachers and seasoned politicians... But of what avail?
They work at cross-purposes, each one, unconcerned with the rest. One scientist is the rival of another one scholar is at logger heads with another expert in the same field. And of politicians is also at logger heads in the same arena.
My massage to all politicians... The less said the better. Please remember! When this vice of disunity rules, peace and prosperity can never be established in the country and all over the world in spite of all the progress in technology.
They can be developed only when mutual cooperation, friendly feeling, love and compassion grow in man's heart. The world can shine fresh and fair, green and grand, with festoons and flags on every doorstep only when these qualities are fostered by man.
Living has become very artificial. Men are moving in blind fear, not knowing what might happen to them at the next step. Men today inventing and testing weapons which can wipe out millions and injure even coming generations. But you feel proud of man's intelligence and cleverness! Some people even admire such inventors!
The world is full of people who suffer from insanity. Today we talk about peace in the world. How can that peace be found? How can you find peace in a world which is in "pieces"? Holding the atom bomb in one hand, is there any meaning in talking about peace? When you are haunted by fear how can you have peace?
Now the cry from the heart of everyone is for peace. Peace is what everyone seeks, please remember man is the synthesis of all the feelings, emotions and reactions that arise in his mind. The mind is the seat of all urges, desires and thoughts. When the mind is clean the world, recognized by it will also be clean. When the mind is turbid and riddled with fear, the world will appear miserable and depressing.
Many people blame the world, without knowing that the fault lies in themselves. Their thinking is crooked, their thought are not wholesome, their minds are restless; because they are too full of unfulfilled desires. Rich or poor, educated or uneducated, high or low, they see the world through the glasses of their own prejudices and predilections and they condemn or extol it in order to please themselves!
Seeing the advances made in science and technology, you have lost balance. Man has learned to walk on the moon, to live in the depths of the ocean, to penetrate into the deepest crusts of earth and let other men too to live on the surface of the earth. How can man achieve happiness and peace of mind, flying high or swimming deep? He has to carry his troubles and worries, fears and failings with him to those places also.
This is a tragedy; it is like the man who closed his eyes and stumbled along in the darkness. Now the wave of anxiety spreading over the world, the world today is like a garden with no water, a school with no teacher, overcome by inner foes, how can man succeed in over whelming the outer foes?
The world leader gather in Peace Conferences in order to plan wars. He ignores the principle of love that is the life- blood of the human community. He denies himself the boon of peace and rushes towards destruction. Destroying others... He destroys himself.
Everywhere there is dark cloud of anxiety, fear, discontent and agony, disturbing the rich as well as the poor nations of the world. Please remember the prosperity of the world does not descend from the sky. Nor does it emerge of its own accord from the earth.
We should recognize the world does not mean just the lifeless soil around us. The world consists of a conglomeration of people and it is what they make of it. To rectify the world and put it on proper path. we have to first rectify ourselves and our conduct.
If there is righteousness in the heart,
There will beauty in character;
When there is order in the nation,
There will be peace in the world.
So, be righteous. Avoid all prejudices against others on the basis of caste, creed, colour, status or degree of affluence.
From Empty Hands
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
1 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: "DEVALUATION OF MAN"
People all over the world strive to acquire power by accumulating. Wealth, authority or knowledge, but unfortunately, along with these, the insidious evil of egoism is also being accumulated. So man is fast becoming the enemy of mankind, he is fast losing humanity itself.
He becomes less of man and more and more of demon. Man prefers the short cut, the more comfortable and attractive material path and he suffers in despair, fear and hatred. Egoism is the root and crown of evil thoughts and tendencies.
Our country (or any other country, for that matter) can be saved not by political manipulations or military alliances, but only through the development of the consciousness in each one, spiritual science alone can cure him and save the world. Instead of trying to expend over the whole globe and universe.
Man should try to probe into his own inner world and remove the junk therein and set at rest the evil urges that raise their hoods there. World peace and prosperity can be accomplished only by such explores and pioneers. Please imbibe!
"Do not preach; but practice."
In politics, in the field of administration, in school and colleges, in spiritual institutions everywhere, we have a surfeit of preachers but a famine of practitioners.
Heroes on platforms prove themselves zeros when they deemed to the ground. So leaders of the world, there for, demonstrate in your own lives, how love can confer peace and joy, how all faiths lead to the same goal, how all men are brothers of one another.
We have in this country or any other country, plenty of scientist, scholars, spiritual teachers and seasoned politicians... But of what avail?
They work at cross-purposes, each one, unconcerned with the rest. One scientist is the rival of another one scholar is at logger heads with another expert in the same field. And of politicians is also at logger heads in the same arena.
My massage to all politicians... The less said the better. Please remember! When this vice of disunity rules, peace and prosperity can never be established in the country and all over the world in spite of all the progress in technology.
They can be developed only when mutual cooperation, friendly feeling, love and compassion grow in man's heart. The world can shine fresh and fair, green and grand, with festoons and flags on every doorstep only when these qualities are fostered by man.
Living has become very artificial. Men are moving in blind fear, not knowing what might happen to them at the next step. Men today inventing and testing weapons which can wipe out millions and injure even coming generations. But you feel proud of man's intelligence and cleverness! Some people even admire such inventors!
The world is full of people who suffer from insanity. Today we talk about peace in the world. How can that peace be found? How can you find peace in a world which is in "pieces"? Holding the atom bomb in one hand, is there any meaning in talking about peace? When you are haunted by fear how can you have peace?
Now the cry from the heart of everyone is for peace. Peace is what everyone seeks, please remember man is the synthesis of all the feelings, emotions and reactions that arise in his mind. The mind is the seat of all urges, desires and thoughts. When the mind is clean the world, recognized by it will also be clean. When the mind is turbid and riddled with fear, the world will appear miserable and depressing.
Many people blame the world, without knowing that the fault lies in themselves. Their thinking is crooked, their thought are not wholesome, their minds are restless; because they are too full of unfulfilled desires. Rich or poor, educated or uneducated, high or low, they see the world through the glasses of their own prejudices and predilections and they condemn or extol it in order to please themselves!
Seeing the advances made in science and technology, you have lost balance. Man has learned to walk on the moon, to live in the depths of the ocean, to penetrate into the deepest crusts of earth and let other men too to live on the surface of the earth. How can man achieve happiness and peace of mind, flying high or swimming deep? He has to carry his troubles and worries, fears and failings with him to those places also.
This is a tragedy; it is like the man who closed his eyes and stumbled along in the darkness. Now the wave of anxiety spreading over the world, the world today is like a garden with no water, a school with no teacher, overcome by inner foes, how can man succeed in over whelming the outer foes?
The world leader gather in Peace Conferences in order to plan wars. He ignores the principle of love that is the life- blood of the human community. He denies himself the boon of peace and rushes towards destruction. Destroying others... He destroys himself.
Everywhere there is dark cloud of anxiety, fear, discontent and agony, disturbing the rich as well as the poor nations of the world. Please remember the prosperity of the world does not descend from the sky. Nor does it emerge of its own accord from the earth.
We should recognize the world does not mean just the lifeless soil around us. The world consists of a conglomeration of people and it is what they make of it. To rectify the world and put it on proper path. we have to first rectify ourselves and our conduct.
If there is righteousness in the heart,
There will beauty in character;
When there is order in the nation,
There will be peace in the world.
So, be righteous. Avoid all prejudices against others on the basis of caste, creed, colour, status or degree of affluence.
From Empty Hands
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
1 SEPTEMBER 2009
Next Topic: "DEVALUATION OF MAN"
Saturday, August 29, 2009
MERDEKA - The Nation Belongs To All
In a nation it is the duty of every citizen to assimilate and appreciate the historical and cultural back ground of his nation.
Malaysia is a sacred and glorious country, it is our good fortune to be born in this land. You should realize the truth of the saying:
"As you sow, so shall you reap."
Hence all actions should be pure and noble and such as would promote the well-being of the nation and give you joy.
The nation belongs to all. This truth should not forgotten. People must stand up for truth. There is nothing greater than truth. All must protect the honour of the nation. They should be united. "Let us all live and strive together in harmony." If only this spirit prevails the nation will shine in all its glory.
There must be, however, a transformation in the minds of the people. There is no use in changes in external forms. Qualities must changes. There must be a change in the way of thinking.
Only then the change will be to the lasting good of the country. Envy and egoism are animal qualities. The qualities which every human being should have are peace, compassion, forbearance, love and sacrifice. These are the qualities that should be developed in all people, not vices like hatred, greed, envy, pride and others. Cultivate the feeling of love. Get rid of old prejudices and differences. Only then the nation can make all-round progress.
Before I conclude I call upon all Malaysian, forget all your differences and come together, develop genuine fraternal feelings and eschew separatist tendencies. Uphold the reputation of the nation.
Every effort should be made to raise the reputation of the country. Consider this year Merdeka function as auspicious beginning for transformation of the nation.
I bless you all Malaysian - "MERDEKA."
From Empty Hands
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
29 AUGUST 2009
Next Topic: THE WORLD TODAY
Malaysia is a sacred and glorious country, it is our good fortune to be born in this land. You should realize the truth of the saying:
"As you sow, so shall you reap."
Hence all actions should be pure and noble and such as would promote the well-being of the nation and give you joy.
The nation belongs to all. This truth should not forgotten. People must stand up for truth. There is nothing greater than truth. All must protect the honour of the nation. They should be united. "Let us all live and strive together in harmony." If only this spirit prevails the nation will shine in all its glory.
There must be, however, a transformation in the minds of the people. There is no use in changes in external forms. Qualities must changes. There must be a change in the way of thinking.
Only then the change will be to the lasting good of the country. Envy and egoism are animal qualities. The qualities which every human being should have are peace, compassion, forbearance, love and sacrifice. These are the qualities that should be developed in all people, not vices like hatred, greed, envy, pride and others. Cultivate the feeling of love. Get rid of old prejudices and differences. Only then the nation can make all-round progress.
Before I conclude I call upon all Malaysian, forget all your differences and come together, develop genuine fraternal feelings and eschew separatist tendencies. Uphold the reputation of the nation.
Every effort should be made to raise the reputation of the country. Consider this year Merdeka function as auspicious beginning for transformation of the nation.
I bless you all Malaysian - "MERDEKA."
From Empty Hands
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
29 AUGUST 2009
Next Topic: THE WORLD TODAY
Friday, August 28, 2009
'AS YOU SOW, SO SHALL YOU REAP'
The results of our work will depend on what we do. If we do something good, the result will be good, if we do something bad, the result will be likewise.
In this world it is impossible to make use of anything without it in one way or the other to make it useful.
There is a proverb which says: "If the whole village unites; the entire farm can be harvested."
With unity,any work can be accomplished. You must strive to promote unity. You must fraternize with the villagers and demonstrate your awareness. You should not get entangled in local politics.
Political differences have entered the villages and ruined community life in the rural areas. You should tell the villages: "Every individual can have his own political views. But these should not effect the welfare of the village as whole."
In matters concerning the progress and well-being of the village, all the villagers should act as one regardless of party differences. You may support any party of your choice. But this should not affect your attitude to matters concerning the development of the village. All of you should act unitedly, as the foundation, hidden in the ground, is the base on which the structure has been raised. Moral and spiritual values have to be honoured as much if not more than economic and material values. Life must be a harmonious blend of these values with emphasis on moral strength.
If you neglect the roots, how can you harvest the fruits?
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
29 AUGUST 2009
Next Topic: 'MERDEKA'
In this world it is impossible to make use of anything without it in one way or the other to make it useful.
There is a proverb which says: "If the whole village unites; the entire farm can be harvested."
With unity,any work can be accomplished. You must strive to promote unity. You must fraternize with the villagers and demonstrate your awareness. You should not get entangled in local politics.
Political differences have entered the villages and ruined community life in the rural areas. You should tell the villages: "Every individual can have his own political views. But these should not effect the welfare of the village as whole."
In matters concerning the progress and well-being of the village, all the villagers should act as one regardless of party differences. You may support any party of your choice. But this should not affect your attitude to matters concerning the development of the village. All of you should act unitedly, as the foundation, hidden in the ground, is the base on which the structure has been raised. Moral and spiritual values have to be honoured as much if not more than economic and material values. Life must be a harmonious blend of these values with emphasis on moral strength.
If you neglect the roots, how can you harvest the fruits?
From Empty Hands,
Labis, Johore
Tel: 016-6020321
29 AUGUST 2009
Next Topic: 'MERDEKA'
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