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THE WAY OF LIFE
The spiritually enlightened people visualize in all jivas a soul that is equal to their own; and have love and amity for all jivas. What kind of attitude do scientists have ? That is why the very foundation of Indian culture and civilization is spiritual enlightenment. The great Irish poet, W. B. Yeats in his brief poem, Meru says, that the sages who lived on the Meru know the truth. In this country, once children heard songs about spiritual enlightenment even in their swings and cradles. This knowledge was being give to them alone with what they were taught to enable them to live their practical and worldly lives. . That was the case once. But, at present, are you teaching your children knowledge relating to the soul ?
From the Audience: We ourselves do not have spiritual knowledge; and how can we give it to our children ?
Maharajashri : No spiritual activity or austerity, can bring auspicious results, if you do not possess spiritual knowledge. If you have not understood the potentialities of the soul and its being “alone" (Ekatva); and if you do not love the soul you will not get the fruit of spiritual purification and elevation. You cannot have true peace and internal felicity in your practical life. That is why I exhort you again and again : "Love your souls ! Acquire spiritual knowledge" Think of the Ekatva (being alone) of the soul. Realize the hollowness of all the relationships of Samsar. No relationship of samsar is true. After knowing this, after assimilating these ideas, you will surely develop the attitude of neutrality “He does not pay heed to my words; let him not; what relationship is there between him and me? What is my concern with him ? Does he have any ?"
The cultivation of neutrality inspires in man thoughts of renunciation. A man who has renounced worldly life must possess the quality of neutrality. Neutrality or apathy is absolutely essential to remain without attachments and sorrow, in the union with and separation from the objects loved by one. It is necessary to liberate yourselves from attachments and hatred in the union with or separation from objects disliked by you. A man of renunciation can remain free from attachments and hatred by means of neutrality.
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