Wave of Bliss

Author(s): N P Jain
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Centre

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THE WAVE OF BLISS
to go alone. Every doubt holds the demand to grow; every question is the possibility to get more sure of oneself"..
Gurudev's teachings have thus, tended to enhance confidence in self in not merely meeting challenges of mundane existence, but in searching for strengthening soul power with a positive and practical way of thinking.
Again and again in the letters the theme emerges that the teaching is helping towards the realisation that 'So Ahum' is a positive philosophy which can eliminate negativity and pessimism that permeates our thoughts, emotions, expressions and deeds. It is the Western way of interpreting the meaning of SAMYAK DARSHAN, SAMYAK GYAN AND SAMYAK CHARITRA as the key towards grasping the purpose of life and the inspiration that should guide the thoughts and actions in whatever situation a person might be in.
Sreven from Canada has much to convey in the following words:
“Wake up, wake up! Let the light melt the hardness of your heart. Cut through your proud ego-self to that gentle spirit in you that knows no arrogance, condemnation, revenge or punishment. This gentle spirit carries the mighty power of all inclusive, unconditional love and kindness, wake up, wake up, don't let the torments of ego-pain, pride and self righteousness feed in your life force and suck you dry. Oh, wake up my dear brothers and sisters and do not waste your lives once more in anger, frustration, and in the sorrow and tears of selfpity".
The deep desire to find an answer to Ko Ahum in So Hum has gathered momentum in the minds and hearts of