Wave of Bliss

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

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THE WAVE OF BLISS
'We bore the searing heat on the sun giving shade to the weary traveller and the drooping bird.
We readily offered our fruit to the hungry
Should we not dance now, happy in the fulfilment of fortitude and compassion?'
Mette Norgaard (Madhu Mukta) has this to observe:
"This winter has been a time for what I might call 'practical introspection'. I have maintained my meditation and yoga practices, but I cannot say I have deepened my understanding or experience. What has happened, though, is that my commitment to Ahimsa is increasingly solid. Early on, this commitment was on a very emotional level. Now, I increasingly experience it on a conscious level as well. Furthermore, it is becoming clear to me that part of my purpose in life is to facilitate other people's understanding of Reverence for Life. This has given me a very strong sense of direction. Now I know the path, though I do not know quite where it ends or how I shall travel it. It has helped me become certain that Ahimsa is one of the core principles of my life, and it has helped me find a way to bring my professional life in alignment with my personal beliefs. As a result, I feel more whole, more energetic, more focused.
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This past year, a great deal of my energy has been spent on my work. You might say, on external things. Though this will continue to require quite a lot of energy, I think it is time to turn my focus inside again and to deepen my understanding of Jainism. Maybe this summer, I can work on the transcribed talks you gave me, and start to compile the materials for the book on Ahimsa. That would be helpful to do while you are near.