Atmatatva Vichar Or Philosophy Of Soul

SR No.: 023322
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Vijaylakshmansuri, Ghanshyam Joshi, Kirtivijay Gani
Publisher: Mohanlal D Mehta
Publication Year: 1963
Total Pages: 568
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 39 MB

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PHILOSOPHY OF SOUI.
much happy with the trader he offered his cart for service whenever he required. Now the worldly pleasures are like Jaggery sauce and the spiritual joys are like sweetmeats. If some preceptor procures spiritual pleasure for any man then the man would turn his back for ever from worldly pleasures which are responsible for self-degradation.
It is pity that we do not cherish for the objects which we ought to cherish for. We cherish for palatable eatables, rich dresses, palatial buildings, and creating ties. We ought to cherish for knowledge, holy insight and righteousness.
Just listen to one more incident illustrating the working of the mind of the listeners, when the preceptor preached spiritual knowledge.
A MERCHANT AND HIS SLUMBER
When the religious discourse of Acharya Maharaj was proceeding, a leading merchant entered the assembly little late. Some fine point on philosophy was being deliberated and the merchant could not catch it, he felt drowsy. Guru Maharaj asked "Are you feeling sleepy?” Merchant said, "No Maharaj, Goddess of sleep is preparing her aggression and so I am closing the gates of my eyes.” After a few minutes the merchant started nodding. Acharya Shri said, “Are you nodding?” Merchant said, "Gurudeva, I am not nodding but Goddess of sleep seeks my permission and I grant her permission for coming by nodding." Light humour prevailed in the audience and the lecture proceeded ahead.
After a while, the merchant actually rolled on the ground in sleep. So Acharya Shri said, “Hallo, have you gone to sleep already?” Merchant replied, “Oh no, sir, I did not go to sleep; but Goddess of sleep arrived and I was smashing her on the ground."
A wave of boisterous laughter captured the entire audience and the preceptor also could not but laugh.
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This happens till one does not cherish interest in spiritual knowledge. So, blessed ones, cultivate interest in spiritual knowledge. The authors of the sacred scriptures have declared, “Consideration of soul is the true fruit of intellect. I am happy to find your interest in philosophy but enhance this interest and crave for righteous efforts for realising truth.