It is when life feels like a struggle that we must focus on knowledge. Even Arjuna was not first told to fight. He was told to be in knowledge and meditation. Only then should we work. Always be in knowledge and then work. To get knowledge we don’t need to go to the Himalayas. Knowledge can come even in the activities of everyday life.
{Knowledge Sheet} Subject: 'Don't be a football of other people's opinions'
Q: Why does a desire arise? Where does it come from? What is the purpose?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: All desires have got one goal, and that is happiness. If a desire brings unhappiness, it has not reached its goal. The goal of desires is to bring happiness. So, that is the purpose.
Where does it come from? It comes when you are not aware of your Being, your Self. Desire is your wanting to stay in the moment. Desire is to experience joy.
{Knowledge Sheet} Subject: 'Don't be a football of other people's opinions'
Q: Why does a desire arise? Where does it come from? What is the purpose?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: All desires have got one goal, and that is happiness. If a desire brings unhappiness, it has not reached its goal. The goal of desires is to bring happiness. So, that is the purpose.
Where does it come from? It comes when you are not aware of your Being, your Self. Desire is your wanting to stay in the moment. Desire is to experience joy.
Always good to read these.
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ReplyDeletewe can learn from trees and ants and yes knowledge is important
Knowledge has a balming effect...even literally when I am in pain -- just listening to the voice of Guruji helps...
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ReplyDeleteI am back so shall be here to read your posts. tc