Jivan
Sadhana - A practical path to fulfilling life
=Pt.ShriRam Sharma
Acharya
Human Life is the greatest
boon of God. There is nothing more precious in His infinite treasure. In terms
of the bodily structure and mental functions, a human being is the most
superbly evolved of all living organisms. He has been endowed with wonderful faculties
to decipher the mystery of Nature and make the desired use of its enormous
resources. He is well equipped with ever-enriching means of knowledge and
scientific techniques. His creativity, physical potentials and thinking and
emotional capacities are majestic sources of unlimited power and success in the
material, mental and spiritual domains of life. No other creature except man
has been gifted with the immense joy of family life, facilities of earning and
social security and comforts. No other being could ever have such artistic
talents and efficient organizational and management skills as this crown of
Natures creation.
Most remarkably, the
Creator has given man the freedom of choice as to how he makes use of these
gifts of Nature. How much and in what way a person makes use of his potentials
and opportunities is in his own hands. Whether one lives a progressive and
successful life or is lost in the quagmire of stagnancy and depravity basically
depends upon whether he has understood or not the meaning and purpose of
human life? Having understood it, whether he has cared to make its precious use
and hence chosen a righteous path? Whether he has the courage, will and
prudence to follow it?
This choice and endeavor
lay the foundation of the edifice of rise or fall, success or failure in ones
life. If one does not realize this fact and continues to pretend or complain
about circumstantial constraints, rather than attempting to improve his own
attitude, he has himself to blame for his misery. No one can help the one who
does not want to help himself. God has manifested Himself in many forms of
divine powers, but none is as intimate to us and ready to bestow its boons as
the deity of our own life. Human life is defined as a kalpvraksha a
celestial tree, sitting beneath which fulfils all wishes.
Those who understand its
real value (dignity) and orient their attitude, conduct and deeds accordingly,
acquire everything that is worth achieving. Whether or not worshiping a god
really brings great things could be doubtful because of the varied experiences
of the devotees. But, the all-fulfilling, ever accomplishing effects of the
devotion and sadhana of the life-deity are absolutely sure. Its a pity that we
remain ignorant about the grand importance of our own life and hardly pay any
attention to awaken and refine its powers and potentials (hidden in our own
self) and to make righteous use of this marvelous bequest. By their assiduous
sadhana of the land, the farmers and gardeners make the soil give out its hidden
prosperity in the form of flowers, fruits and crops.
The sadhakas of knowledge
become erudite scholars and gain elite status and respectful lucrative jobs.
Those who devote themselves in the sadhana of business prosper with wealth. The
sadhakas of the physical potentials of the body become wondrous sports-persons
or mighty wrestlers. The sadhakas of art and literature also attain glory and
prosperity as celebrity singers, actors, sculptors, painters, poets or writers,
etc. Devotional sadhana of divine powers is also found to enshower rare
benefits in one form or the other. But, superior to all of these is
jivana-sadhana. One, who follows it with firm determination and dedication,
certainly accomplishes preeminently noble goals.
Thanks GOD, Thanks
Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma
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