Family and Nation

Author(s): Mahapragna Acharya, A P J Abdulkalam
Publisher: Harper Publications India

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THE EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS AND PAIN
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interconnectedness between the human, animal, plant and mineral worlds was ignored and disregarded by the arrogance of materialistic development. Human evolution got marred by a spiritual regression.
ETERNAL TRUTH The eternal word, truth, wisdom or principle existed before the creation of the Universe, and continues to function in guiding the creative process. 'He has created the Heavens and the Earth with Truth.'1 What is meant by Truth? It is the eternally abiding Reality. The ancient road of Reality has been here all the time; like minerals, rocks, or diamonds preserved in the mine, Absolute Truth abides forever. Reality abides forever, and keeps its order, like the roads in an ancient city. For instance, let's say a man wandering in a forest discovers an ancient city with orderly streets and enters it. Having entered it, he may take a rest, conduct himself like a citizen, and enjoy all the pleasures accruing therefrom. Neither does this man make the road along which he enters the city nor does he make various other things in the city. He just enjoys the suchness (phenomena of life) of things.2
In our planet, there is a battle being waged on the suchness of life. The folly of our past is most evident. Organized religions are being reduced to shrines. Our idea of who God is and who we are is at odds with the nicely compartmentalized notions fed to us by the priests and clergy of yesteryears. People are no longer satiated by the power, wealth and glory that were once all they desired. They are now asking the all-important question, 'Who am I and why am I here on this planet?' Is there, in essence, a process of releasing the old energies we allowed to fester within us and damage us? These old energies led to the illnesses and diseases that plague us still. Is pain an essential part of the evolution process?