Light Of Life

Author(s): Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation

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Pandavas were invited one by one Four of them failed to give the right answer. At last, Arjuna was called. He was thoroughly cautious. Dronacharya said to him, "My dearest pupil, Arjuna ! What do you see there ?"
Arjuna replied, "I see nothing except the right eye of the bird on the tree".
Dronacharya said, "Then aim your arrow at it. You have passed my test". Arjuna passed the test because he aimed at the right object.
The others saw the sky or the tree or the leaves or the fruits and other such things. But Arjuna saw nothing except the right eye of the bird. If you acquire the right aim you will also attain success with the blessings of the Guru Maharaj.
I too have been placing before you every day one aim namely Moksha. I have also explained to you how you should destroy your karmas. It would be good, if you also take my test.
Now it is 10-05. We have to end our discourse. You tell me the truth. What is your aim ? Do you see it? Supposing 1 ask you, "What do you see before you ?" You reply, ''We see our shops, our houses and our cars and other possessions''. When you see all those things how can you see your real aim namely, Moksha ?
Realise your aim by means of endeavours, Our spiritual endeavours in this life begin with the mouth (speech). How does that Sadhana attain fulfilment? When the activities of your life become purified, your determination also becomes firm and elevated. If there is any distortion in your activities, there will be a consequent distortion in your thoughts also. When that is so, how can you renounce the world and become a Vitrag ?
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