In English
The glory of spiritual bliss
culture and the Vedhik texts have proclaimed the glory of (spiritual bliss). The Athmik principle can be understood only in relation to this concept of Bliss. What is the ? Who has seen it? What is the proof for its existence? To answer these questions, here is an illustration. Today is Friday, the 14th April. Who told you these particulars about today? The day did not announce this when it began. You derive this information from a calendar or an almanac. In the same manner the proofs for great spiritual truths are provided in the declarations of the . It is only (spiritual principle) that reveals the oneness of the universe. The entire cosmos has emanated from the . The human being is called in Sanskrith. means (the Self). is. made up of two syllables. '' and '.' (rah) means that which is perishable. means that which is not perishable. This means that (man) is subject to change in bodily form, but is essentially immortal. He is full of bliss. But today people are oblivious to this true nature of man. Human values are also forgotten. People are behaving either like animals or like demons. It is only when people recognise their real human nature and pursue spiritual values, they will realise their sacred divinity. For all these, devotion is fundamental. Does devotion mean meditation, , or observing various austerities? Anything done with expectation of reward gets tarnished by the desire for fruits and cannot be deemed real devotion. Devotion has been defined as desireless love for the Lord. Any prayer to God for fulfilment of a desire cannot be called devotion. God should be loved for His own sake. Love should be fostered for its own sake. True devotion is a combination of selfless service and love. This is illustrated by an episode from the .