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CONSTANTLY CONTEMPLATE ON GOD AND ATTAIN DIVINITY
Satsangatwe Nissangatwam,
Nissangatwe Nirmohatwam,
Nirmohatwe Nischalatattwam,
Nischalatattwe Jivanmukti.
(Telugu poem)
Embodiments of Love!
The entire universe is permeated by Lord Dakshinamurthi. The world is the reflection,
reaction and resound of Dakshinamurthi. Dakshinamurthi is young in age. Then, now
and forever, He is youthful. However, His disciples are hoary with age. They are
venerable and steeped in sacred learning. They used to spread His message in ever
so many ways. It is impossible to describe the true nature of Lord Dakshinamurthi.
The stories of the Lord are amazing,
They purify the lives of the people in all the three worlds,
They are like the sickle that cuts the creepers of worldly bondage,
They are like a good friend who helps you in times of need,
They are like a shelter for the sages and seers doing penance in the forest.
(Telugu poem)
How can anyone describe the glory of Dakshinamurthi? His nature defies all descriptions.
He is silence personified. His silence itself teaches all wisdom to the seekers.
From that silence emanate Sujnana (discriminatory knowledge), Vijnana
(higher wisdom) and Prajnana (constant integrated awareness). He is resplendent
with divine wisdom. He always has a sweet smile dancing on His face. It is not possible
to describe the nature of Dakshinamurthi. He is Nirgunam, Niranjanam, Sanathana,
Niketanam, Nitya, Suddha, Buddha, Mukta, Nirmala Swarupinam (God is attributeless,
pure, final abode, eternal, unsullied, enlightened, free and embodiment of sacredness)
Any amount of description and dilation cannot fully explain His true nature. His
form is effulgent and blissful. How can anyone describe such an embodiment of Love!
He is the embodiment of Truth!
The creation emerges from truth and merges into truth,
Is there a place in the cosmos where truth does not exist?
Visualise this pure and unsullied truth.
(Telugu poem)
There is no place in this world which is not permeated by Truth. Truth is changeless.
Any object in this world may undergo a change, but Truth will not!
The famous musician, late M.S. Subbulakshmi used to invoke the blessings of Lord
Dakshinamurthi, before she commenced her musical concert. No one can achieve even
a small task without invoking the blessings of Lord Dakshinamurthi. It is only by
His divine will, everything is possible. All divine forms have emerged from Dakshinamurthi.
He is a youth. Yet, all divine powers are immanent in Him. Where can you find such
an omnipresent, ever young Dakshinamurthi?
Sarvatah panipadam tat sarvathokshi siromukham, sarvatah sruthimalloke sarvamavruthya
tishthati (with hands, feet, eyes, head, mouth and ears pervading everything,
He permeates the entire universe). Lord Dakshinamurthi is present in our eyes that
see, the ears that hear and the nose that breathes air. All the words that we speak
belong to Him. In fact, He is the prime mover of all our activities during the waking,
dream and deep sleep states. Hence, we must lead our lives with constant awareness
about the nature of Lord Dakshinamurthi.
Divinity is all-pervading. There is no place in this universe which is not permeated
by God. There is no object in this world, which is not divine. Every object, every
individual, nay, even the insects and bacteria are embodiments of Lord Dakshinamurthi.
It is the one divine principle that manifests itself in different forms.
Jewels are many, but gold is one.
Cows are many, but milk is one.
Beings are many, but breath is one.
Forms are many, but God is one.
(Telugu poem)
Everyone has to recognise this truth. You may sing the glory of God by any number
of names like Rama, Krishna , Govinda, Narayana, etc. These are all names ascribed
to God, by man. God, however, has no particular name or form. All names and forms
are His. The Dakshinamurthi principle permeates all beings. He is Chaitanya Swarupa
(embodiment of consciousness). Wherever consciousness is, there is Dakshinamurthi.
The Dakshinamurthi consciousness is present in all human beings. But, man is unable
to realise this divine consciousness due to attachment to the physical body. The
effect of the body-mind-intellect-chitha-ahamkara complex covers the Dakshinamurthi
principle. Added to this there are the arishadvargas (the six enemies of
desire, anger, greed, delusion, pride and jealousy) which come in the way of realisation
of the divine principle. These are like the dark clouds that cover the resplendent
sun. We think the sun is not visible. But, once the dark clouds clear after some
time, the sun appears with all the effulgence. Similarly, when you are able to remove
the 'clouds' of Ajnana, Ahamkara and the Arishadvargas, you will be
able to realise Dakshinamurthi as the Self-effulgent divine consciousness present
in you.
Every human being should strive to divest the Arishadvargas. If you chant
the divine name and constantly contemplate on Divinity, it is possible that one
can be rid of these dark clouds of the Arishadvargas. In fact, the Arishadvargas
are not the inborn qualities of a human being. They are acquired only during the
course of one's life. They are self-acquired. They come one by one and settle as
thick clouds on the psyche of a human being. For example, a single bangle worn in
the hand does not make noise. When the second bangle is added, they start making
noise. A human being starts his life as a single individual. Gradually, he develops
illusive needs like family, etc. That is Kama (desire). Due to this desire,
he marries and gets a wife. Thus, they become two. In course of time, the two multiply
themselves into many, that is, children, grandchildren, etc. Thus, the size of the
family goes on growing. All this human bondage is of one's own making; it is not
God's gift. Hence, one should make efforts not to entangle oneself in this bondage
right from an early stage of one's life. This is the message taught by Lord Dakshinamurthi
by His own example. Since, He did not entangle Himself in bondage from the beginning,
He always looked young and fresh.
A human being should not degenerate himself into an animal. He should lead the life
of a human being. Then only he deserves to call himself a human being. Otherwise,
there is the danger of his degenerating to a mere animal. It is only in the animals
that the qualities of Kama (desire), Krodha (anger), Lobha
(greed), Moha (delusion), Mada (pride) and Matsarya (jealousy)
manifest in large measure. We should always live like the two-legged human beings,
not like the four legged animals. Every individual has to constantly remind himself
that he is a human being, not an animal. He must develop the faith that he is not
merely a human being, but is verily an embodiment of Divinity.
The mind, intellect, chittha, senses and ego come in the way of a human being
in realising this truth. You say, "This is my handkerchief." Hence, it follows that
you are different from the handkerchief. Similarly, you say, "this tumbler is mine."
It follows that the tumbler is separate from you. In the same way, you say, "this
is my body." The implication in this statement is that you are not the body. When
you say, "my mind", it means you are different from the mind. Then, the question
arises, "who are you?" Since you are different from all these things, you are able
to say, "my body, my mind." Is it not? The result of this enquiry establishes the
truth that you are yourself and not the body, mind, intellect, chittha, senses
or Ahamkara. However, by association with these vestures and appendages,
you develop various qualities.
A paan can be made ready by mixing three ingredients, namely betel leaves, nut powder
and chunnam (slaked lime). When it is chewed, your mouth and lips turn into
red. It is the lime content that is responsible for this red colour. But, lime should
be added in a very small quantity; otherwise, there is the danger of the mouth being
affected with inflammation. Similarly, man should set reasonable limits to his activities.
It is only when man confines himself to limits that he can lead his life as a human
being. The moment he crosses his limits, he becomes a demon. A human being should
live like a human being only. There are three letters in the word 'Manava'
(human being) 'Ma' means Maya (illusion or ignorance); 'Na'
means without and 'Va' means conducting oneself. Thus, a 'Manava'
(human being) is one who conducts himself without illusion. Lord Dakshinamurthi
taught such a sacred Jnana (wisdom). He taught that in spite of one donning
the human body, one should not develop any attachment to the body.
Embodiments of Love!
The most important and innate quality in a human being is love. It is an inborn
gift from the mother. Love is God, live in love. You must lead your life with love.
Whomever you come across, consider them as embodiments of God. Even when you come
across someone who hates you, offer your salutations to him. Then only can you be
considered a real human being. Be constantly aware of the fact that Swami is the
eternal witness to everything that goes on in the world and He is watching you.
Do not associate yourself with divisive groups. It is only when you join such warring
groups that differences of all sorts grow. There are several such groups in the
world today. Not one individual is to be found who is not a member of some group
or the other. The only difference is the extent up to which one involves one's self
in such groups. The one who constantly contemplates on God is the noblest of all
human beings, Sarvada sarva kaleshu sarvatra Hari chintanam (everywhere,
at all times, under all circumstances, contemplate on God).
Hence, one has to spend one's time constantly in the contemplation of God. Even
your body has to be engaged in God's work. Your entire life must be filled with
Divinity. It is only when one leads a divine life that one's intellect blossoms.
Life will become divine only when devotion to God is developed. Humanness will be
sanctified and one's life will be fulfilled. First and foremost, you must live like
real human beings. Then only can you attain Divinity. Sri Rama in Treta Yuga was
considered as an ordinary human being in the early stages. It is only when He killed
Ravana and destroyed the demonic forces that He was extolled as God by the people.
Embodiments of Love!
You cannot experience bliss as long as you are afflicted with the Arishadvargas.
God is the embodiment of bliss
Nityanandam, Parama Sukhadam, Kevalam Jnanamurtim, Dwandwateetam, Gagana Sadrisham,
Tattwamasyadi Lakshyam, Ekam, Nityam, Vimalam, Achalam, Sarvadhee Sakshibhutam,
Bhavateetam, Trigunarahitam (The Atma is the embodiment of eternal
bliss, wisdom absolute, beyond the pair of opposites, expansive and pervasive like
the sky, the goal indicated by the Mahavakya Tattwamasi, one without a second,
eternal, pure, unchanging, witness to all functions of the intellect, beyond all
mental conditions and the three attributes of Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas.)
To experience this one should always try to be happy and eliminate the six inner
enemies.
We have to lead our lives in a state that is beyond duality the pair of opposites.
It is only when you lead such divine lives that you can be considered as real human
beings. If, by chance, some evil qualities develop in you, remember God's name to
get rid of such qualities. When you constantly contemplate on God, you will yourself
become God.
Embodiments of Love!
You are all embodiments of Love in the true sense. You cannot live even for a second
without love. You are expressing this love in many ways. Develop love. Live as embodiments
of Love. Gradually attain Divinity. This is the important message I am conveying
to you today. I will dilate on the subject more in the coming days.
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