Passage 6

In English

The Vedanthic point of view

The Universe is the Field where God sports. Be aware of this fact, every moment of consciousness, and there is nothing more you need for a happy existence. For, you will then contact God in every thing through every thought at every place and at every moment. His is evident in the smallest flower and the most distant star. The joy that you can derive from the contemplation of these proofs of providence is indescribable. has said in the that He is ever by the side of the joyous being. Be joyful yourself and make others too share in that joy. To limit oneself and be happy while self-centred, is bad. The third stage is called . This is where your narrow selfish will takes charge of you, and enslaves you. is the ingrained force of aeons of enslavement to the senses. You have to overpower its subtle impact and liberate your will from Its hold. Cultivate the attitude of un-attachment, of indifference, of bypassing the urges, through prayer and systematic practice. This will lead you to (Righteous behaviour)and Truth; you are then entitled to the , or (the Pillar of Righteousness or Truth). This is also referred to as the point of view. does not mean, running away from home and the company of men and escaping into the solitude of the jungle. (Home is certain to haunt you, wherever you may take refuge). It implies recognition of all this (the ) as Divinely (full). and dedication of all thoughts, words and deeds to the Divine. When you have the Vedanthic Vision, the place where you are will thereby be for you.