Swami ji’s Sandesh… “‘अशांति’ के बीच — ‘शांत’ रहने का महत्व समझो…”

Swami ji said…

What the next moment holds, what our next thought may be, what someone may say or do the very next instant — man has absolutely no control over any of this. It is this complete lack of certainty and visibility that creates great fear within him. Even in the most peaceful of surroundings, uncertainty has the power to unsettle the mind.

A crystal-clear understanding of the fact that the only ‘certainty’ of life is ‘uncertainty’ itself — that one can never know what the next moment may reveal, and, that what remained unchanged for the last ten days, or even the last ten years, may not repeat itself tomorrow — becomes the very instrument through which calmness, endurance, and acceptance are forged.

In today’s world, man constantly lives under the shadow of stress, fear, and tension. His world grows more uncertain with each passing day. His plans keep changing, his targets keep shifting, and he struggles to see a straight path showing where life is leading him.

And then there are others around him — all voicing opinions, telling him what they think is right or wrong, best or worst.
Finally, there is the haunting burden of the past — regrets about what could have been done, what should have been said, and what perhaps should never have happened at all. There is chaos and confusion all around him. There is no peace.

But this is merely the state of the world — the illusionary world around us. Man makes the mistake of believing himself to be a part of this restless chaos and therefore feels disturbed and uneasy. But , those on the spiritual path know otherwise.

What we need to practice is to – close our eyes and focus on our breath — and we will slowly realise that we are not of this world, but, merely surrounded by it. We begin to understand that circumstances do not truly control how we feel; rather, it is our mind that determines whether we remain disturbed or peaceful.

And the mind — when disciplined and controlled — can choose peace. It can withdraw itself from the noise of the world and focus solely on God.
Those who succeed in doing this radiate a serene and unperturbed aura, as they experience His presence at all times. They understand, in letter and spirit, that life — even on the spiritual path — can never be devoid of problems. But, their focus on God becomes so unwavering – that neither the size nor the nature of any difficulty can affect them. They remain calm, because they know that the True ‘doer’ alone has the power to remove their suffering.

For such people, a deep understanding of God’s teachings makes them aware of the importance of discarding their ego and walking away from arguments, heated debates, and needless discussions. For they know that in a war of ego, the ‘loser’ is often the true ‘winner’. They understand that for the peace of their mind, it is better to borrow the characteristics of a tree — one that quietly sheds its dead leaves and focuses only on bearing fresh leaves and fruits again. In other words — it is best to let bygones be bygones.

It is equally important to understand that even altercations, misunderstandings and differences of opinion occur – only by God’s will — and He alone knows why they had to happen.

“जीवन की परेशानियाँ, कठिनाइयाँ हमें ‘अशांत’ करती हैं…” Peace, does not refer to a complete absence of troubles — but is felt as the presence of God – within one’s heart and mind.

Complete surrender and unwavering faith in God – erase the fear of uncertainty, remove the burden of doubt and unworthiness, and give us the strength to let go of the past and walk peacefully towards a better tomorrow.