Divinity is Described in the Vedas As
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Divinity is described in the Vedas as “Sahasra seersha purushaha sahasrakshah sahasra paad” (The Cosmic Being has thousands of heads, eyes and feet.).
The import of this statement is that the one Divinity expresses itself through millions of individuals and that all are divine. We tend to forget this great truth and consider each individual as separate from the other. The strife and conflicts between human beings started the moment humanity forgot its fundamental unity.
It is time that this trend is reversed and the fundamental unity among humans is re-established.
You must love even those who harm you. That is real humanness. You must develop such a human quality.
Whomever you come across, treat him as an embodiment of Divinity. It is said, Daivam manusha rupena (God is in human form). You may observe the picture of any form of God, there God is portrayed in the human form. rama , Krishna, or any other deity -- all are in human forms only. You may relate to God in different forms and names; but all are embodiments of Divine Self.
There is great progress in the field of science today.
All the inventions of the scientists are within the purview of senses. In fact, many scientists are acting in a senseless manner and committing mistakes. Scientists themselves are not sure of what they are saying and doing. They say they are helping society, but in fact they are doing just the opposite. Help never, hurt ever --this seems to be their motto. As a result, today, people lead their lives with fear and anxiety. When you board a plane, you are not sure whether you will reach the destination safely. People are in the grip of fear. They are afraid of even rats!
The mind is a bundle of thoughts. When the thoughts and resolutions are controlled, it will be clean, like a placid lake.
Narendra (Swami Vivekananda) tried his best to control his thoughts when he was a youth. When he finally succeeded, he acquired a pure heart.
He constantly reminded himself, "I am very proud of my birth as Bharatiya (Indian). How great and sacred is this country Bharat! How pure it is!"
To whichever country he travelled,
he used to teach the people of that country about the greatness of Bharat. The very thought of the sacredness of Bharat would make you great. Hence, you must constantly remind yourself of the greatness of Bharat.
"Only one thing is steady. That is love, love, love. Love is God. Live in love. This is what we have to learn today. The same love is present in everyone. Mother loves her children due to this feeling of love. All are the children of God. Therefore, God loves all. God has no hatred. God is not the cause for your pain and suffering. God is not separate from you. Wherever you may be, God is present there. God does not forsake you. There is no place where there is no God. Wherever you see, God is present there." (Swami pointed to different things and said) "This is God. This is God."
The earth is endowed with infinite power. Scientists have discovered that the earth rotates. True.
Logically speaking, the rivers, oceans, mountains, villages, and cities should also rotate when the earth, the basis, rotates.It is not so in reality. It is only the earth that rotates. The railway track is the basis for the train to move. If the track also starts moving, what would be the plight of the passengers? From this, it can be inferred that the track is the adhara (basis) and the train, the adheya (the object based on it). The table is the basis (adhara) for the mike –adheya– to rest upon. Make an effort to understand the relationship between the support (adhara) and the supported object (adheya). The earth, which is the repository of all powers (electrical, magnetic, etc.) forms the basis, sustains, and protects all the objects on it. There is no power that is not present in the earth. The earth is able to support all the beings on it because of its infinite power.
Seen or unseen, water, the second element, is present all over the earth. It is water that sustains the life principle of humanity. It supports life on earth and is responsible for the evolution of life.
The third element, agni (fire), is also all-pervasive. It is present in the form of jataragni in the human body. It is this jataragni that maintains the temperature of the human body at 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit. There is fire even in the ocean. That is termed as badabagni. There is fire even in trees. When two branches rub against each other, fire is generated.
Fire is immanent even in a stone. Fire emerges when two stones are struck against each other. Investigations on these lines will reveal that there is no place without fire.
Similarly, the fourth and fifth elements vayu (wind) and the akasha (ether) are also all-pervasive. The akasha is the basis for all. It is the origin of sound. In fact, all the other elements originated from akasha. Therefore, we can conclude that the divine power, which is omnipresent and omnipotent, is present in all the five elements. When the five elements themselves are so powerful, how much greater the power of God should be! Though the five elements, which are essentially divine, are present in man, he is in quest of divine power, which he feels is present elsewhere. These powers are insignificant for God, who is aware of the past, present, and future. So, make an attempt to understand the omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent nature of God.
Can you call all those who know how to read and write educated? Can one be called educated merely by acquiring degrees? Can you call that education which does not confer virtues? (Telugu poem)
Only when you keep education for both life and for living as your goal will your education be meaningful. Therefore, every human being must keep the purpose of life in view. Of what use is it, if you exult in your success thinking, "I have passed MBA; I have acquired several degrees." Those degrees must be put to proper use. Only a human being has the power to realise the purpose of his life. If one is satisfied thinking, "I am born, I am educated, I earned money, I have sufficient bank balance, I have got my children educated and sent them for higher education to foreign countries," that is not the sole purpose of life. You should never forget the purpose why you were born in this world. Unfortunately, today, you have forgotten the purpose of your life and are indulging in futile activities. As long as you live you must experience peace until your last breath. You should attain true and eternal bliss.
"In response to the prayers of sages and seers, God comes down in human form. He strives for the welfare of humanity and bestows joy on one and all. The Avatar is a manifestation of Brahma Swarupa and manavatwa (humanness). The same principle of Brahman is latent in all. One has to develop inward vision in order to experience Him. Easwara sarva bhutanam (God is the indweller of all beings). In this cosmic drama,
God alone is the director and also the actor. He is donning all the roles such as mother, father, husband, wife, daughter, son, etc. "
"God is only one, now and forever. Not realising this truth, you are wasting your precious time thinking that all that you see in this objective world is true. No! None of these objects is real. Truth is eternal, beyond the three periods of time —past, present, and future. That is Divinity." Today, wherever you go you see people fighting with one another. There is neither unity nor purity anywhere; it is enmity everywhere. Anybody you come across, you will see him in anger. You talk to someone, he will talk against you. We should therefore drive away the evil qualities like anger, jealousy, hypocrisy, etc. We should never harm anybody; we should not cause pain to anyone. Help Ever, Hurt Never. You can achieve anything through unity. Therefore, you should always stick to the noble path of unity. June 7
It is very difficult to bring about a transformation in the human mind. Only God can accomplish this task.
Several people approach Me and pray "Swami! Please change the mind of my son. He has developed hatred toward his parents for some reason; we do not know why. Normally, he is a good boy. He never takes to bad ways. Please Swami! Change his mind so that he will behave well toward his parents."
A mind is a mind after all! Sometimes, some people are beyond redemption. I therefore express My inability in such cases. It is said "Manomoolam idam jagath (the mind is the basis for the entire objective world)." A knotted gnarled tree trunk may be made straight as a pole A shapeless hunk of rock can be carved to form a beautiful divine idol Is there a one who can make the wavering human mind unruffled? (Telugu Poem) It is only when man develops faith in God that God will come to the rescue of man. In fact, Divinity is not confined to any form. It is a power, and that power is infinite. Such an infinite power can accomplish any difficult task. God may assume a number of forms, but divine power is only one and the same. The same Atmatattwa (Atma Principle) that is residing in this body as the indweller is present in every human being as well. For example, you may refer to the electric current as DC or AC, but the basic nature of the current is the same.
Similarly, the Atmatattwa is the same in every human being. Considering the prapthi (deservedness) of the concerned individuals, God interferes to bring about transformation in them.
"From today onward, you must all embark on a mission to bring about a transformation in the villages. It does not mean that the villages are to be transformed into towns and cities. In fact, I don't like such transformation. First and foremost, the villages are to be kept clean. Already, the towns and cities are stinking with filth. The people living there wear neat pants, shirt, and a necktie But their inner feelings are all bad. Cultivate good thoughts and feelings, in keeping with the neat dress you wear. First of all, try to bring about a transformation in your own self and then work for a change in the outside world. " June 5
I am prepared to do anything, even sacrifice My life for your welfare. I expect from you only one thing: Love God, Live in God. Only then can you be called a true student. If you crave for worldly love, you will become a stupid. Heart-to-heart, love to love --this is the type of relationship you should develop. Do not crave for money.
It comes and goes. Share your love with everyone wholeheartedly. Bereft of love, heart becomes dry. Fill it with love and keep it always pure and fresh. Love is not related to materials. It is related to the heart.
In fact, I have not come down to deliver discourses on any particular form of God.
Divinity is only one by whatever name and form people refer to Him. The goal is one and love is one. The names and forms may be different. Some may refer to Divinity as "Atma"; others as "Aum". Yet, both are same. The names Rama, Krishna, Govinda, Narayana, etc. may be different, but God is only one. You may contemplate on any name, but God is only one. The Upanishads exhort, Matru Devo bhava, pitru Devo bhava, acharya Devo bhava, atithi Devo bhava (revere your mother, father, preceptor, and guest as God). First and foremost, respect your mother. She is very important! June 2
The import of this statement is that the one Divinity expresses itself through millions of individuals and that all are divine. We tend to forget this great truth and consider each individual as separate from the other. The strife and conflicts between human beings started the moment humanity forgot its fundamental unity.
It is time that this trend is reversed and the fundamental unity among humans is re-established.
You must love even those who harm you. That is real humanness. You must develop such a human quality.
Whomever you come across, treat him as an embodiment of Divinity. It is said, Daivam manusha rupena (God is in human form). You may observe the picture of any form of God, there God is portrayed in the human form. rama , Krishna, or any other deity -- all are in human forms only. You may relate to God in different forms and names; but all are embodiments of Divine Self.
There is great progress in the field of science today.
All the inventions of the scientists are within the purview of senses. In fact, many scientists are acting in a senseless manner and committing mistakes. Scientists themselves are not sure of what they are saying and doing. They say they are helping society, but in fact they are doing just the opposite. Help never, hurt ever --this seems to be their motto. As a result, today, people lead their lives with fear and anxiety. When you board a plane, you are not sure whether you will reach the destination safely. People are in the grip of fear. They are afraid of even rats!
The mind is a bundle of thoughts. When the thoughts and resolutions are controlled, it will be clean, like a placid lake.
Narendra (Swami Vivekananda) tried his best to control his thoughts when he was a youth. When he finally succeeded, he acquired a pure heart.
He constantly reminded himself, "I am very proud of my birth as Bharatiya (Indian). How great and sacred is this country Bharat! How pure it is!"
To whichever country he travelled,
he used to teach the people of that country about the greatness of Bharat. The very thought of the sacredness of Bharat would make you great. Hence, you must constantly remind yourself of the greatness of Bharat.
"Only one thing is steady. That is love, love, love. Love is God. Live in love. This is what we have to learn today. The same love is present in everyone. Mother loves her children due to this feeling of love. All are the children of God. Therefore, God loves all. God has no hatred. God is not the cause for your pain and suffering. God is not separate from you. Wherever you may be, God is present there. God does not forsake you. There is no place where there is no God. Wherever you see, God is present there." (Swami pointed to different things and said) "This is God. This is God."
The earth is endowed with infinite power. Scientists have discovered that the earth rotates. True.
Logically speaking, the rivers, oceans, mountains, villages, and cities should also rotate when the earth, the basis, rotates.It is not so in reality. It is only the earth that rotates. The railway track is the basis for the train to move. If the track also starts moving, what would be the plight of the passengers? From this, it can be inferred that the track is the adhara (basis) and the train, the adheya (the object based on it). The table is the basis (adhara) for the mike –adheya– to rest upon. Make an effort to understand the relationship between the support (adhara) and the supported object (adheya). The earth, which is the repository of all powers (electrical, magnetic, etc.) forms the basis, sustains, and protects all the objects on it. There is no power that is not present in the earth. The earth is able to support all the beings on it because of its infinite power.
Seen or unseen, water, the second element, is present all over the earth. It is water that sustains the life principle of humanity. It supports life on earth and is responsible for the evolution of life.
The third element, agni (fire), is also all-pervasive. It is present in the form of jataragni in the human body. It is this jataragni that maintains the temperature of the human body at 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit. There is fire even in the ocean. That is termed as badabagni. There is fire even in trees. When two branches rub against each other, fire is generated.
Fire is immanent even in a stone. Fire emerges when two stones are struck against each other. Investigations on these lines will reveal that there is no place without fire.
Similarly, the fourth and fifth elements vayu (wind) and the akasha (ether) are also all-pervasive. The akasha is the basis for all. It is the origin of sound. In fact, all the other elements originated from akasha. Therefore, we can conclude that the divine power, which is omnipresent and omnipotent, is present in all the five elements. When the five elements themselves are so powerful, how much greater the power of God should be! Though the five elements, which are essentially divine, are present in man, he is in quest of divine power, which he feels is present elsewhere. These powers are insignificant for God, who is aware of the past, present, and future. So, make an attempt to understand the omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent nature of God.
Can you call all those who know how to read and write educated? Can one be called educated merely by acquiring degrees? Can you call that education which does not confer virtues? (Telugu poem)
Only when you keep education for both life and for living as your goal will your education be meaningful. Therefore, every human being must keep the purpose of life in view. Of what use is it, if you exult in your success thinking, "I have passed MBA; I have acquired several degrees." Those degrees must be put to proper use. Only a human being has the power to realise the purpose of his life. If one is satisfied thinking, "I am born, I am educated, I earned money, I have sufficient bank balance, I have got my children educated and sent them for higher education to foreign countries," that is not the sole purpose of life. You should never forget the purpose why you were born in this world. Unfortunately, today, you have forgotten the purpose of your life and are indulging in futile activities. As long as you live you must experience peace until your last breath. You should attain true and eternal bliss.
"In response to the prayers of sages and seers, God comes down in human form. He strives for the welfare of humanity and bestows joy on one and all. The Avatar is a manifestation of Brahma Swarupa and manavatwa (humanness). The same principle of Brahman is latent in all. One has to develop inward vision in order to experience Him. Easwara sarva bhutanam (God is the indweller of all beings). In this cosmic drama,
God alone is the director and also the actor. He is donning all the roles such as mother, father, husband, wife, daughter, son, etc. "
"God is only one, now and forever. Not realising this truth, you are wasting your precious time thinking that all that you see in this objective world is true. No! None of these objects is real. Truth is eternal, beyond the three periods of time —past, present, and future. That is Divinity." Today, wherever you go you see people fighting with one another. There is neither unity nor purity anywhere; it is enmity everywhere. Anybody you come across, you will see him in anger. You talk to someone, he will talk against you. We should therefore drive away the evil qualities like anger, jealousy, hypocrisy, etc. We should never harm anybody; we should not cause pain to anyone. Help Ever, Hurt Never. You can achieve anything through unity. Therefore, you should always stick to the noble path of unity. June 7
It is very difficult to bring about a transformation in the human mind. Only God can accomplish this task.
Several people approach Me and pray "Swami! Please change the mind of my son. He has developed hatred toward his parents for some reason; we do not know why. Normally, he is a good boy. He never takes to bad ways. Please Swami! Change his mind so that he will behave well toward his parents."
A mind is a mind after all! Sometimes, some people are beyond redemption. I therefore express My inability in such cases. It is said "Manomoolam idam jagath (the mind is the basis for the entire objective world)." A knotted gnarled tree trunk may be made straight as a pole A shapeless hunk of rock can be carved to form a beautiful divine idol Is there a one who can make the wavering human mind unruffled? (Telugu Poem) It is only when man develops faith in God that God will come to the rescue of man. In fact, Divinity is not confined to any form. It is a power, and that power is infinite. Such an infinite power can accomplish any difficult task. God may assume a number of forms, but divine power is only one and the same. The same Atmatattwa (Atma Principle) that is residing in this body as the indweller is present in every human being as well. For example, you may refer to the electric current as DC or AC, but the basic nature of the current is the same.
Similarly, the Atmatattwa is the same in every human being. Considering the prapthi (deservedness) of the concerned individuals, God interferes to bring about transformation in them.
"From today onward, you must all embark on a mission to bring about a transformation in the villages. It does not mean that the villages are to be transformed into towns and cities. In fact, I don't like such transformation. First and foremost, the villages are to be kept clean. Already, the towns and cities are stinking with filth. The people living there wear neat pants, shirt, and a necktie But their inner feelings are all bad. Cultivate good thoughts and feelings, in keeping with the neat dress you wear. First of all, try to bring about a transformation in your own self and then work for a change in the outside world. " June 5
I am prepared to do anything, even sacrifice My life for your welfare. I expect from you only one thing: Love God, Live in God. Only then can you be called a true student. If you crave for worldly love, you will become a stupid. Heart-to-heart, love to love --this is the type of relationship you should develop. Do not crave for money.
It comes and goes. Share your love with everyone wholeheartedly. Bereft of love, heart becomes dry. Fill it with love and keep it always pure and fresh. Love is not related to materials. It is related to the heart.
In fact, I have not come down to deliver discourses on any particular form of God.
Divinity is only one by whatever name and form people refer to Him. The goal is one and love is one. The names and forms may be different. Some may refer to Divinity as "Atma"; others as "Aum". Yet, both are same. The names Rama, Krishna, Govinda, Narayana, etc. may be different, but God is only one. You may contemplate on any name, but God is only one. The Upanishads exhort, Matru Devo bhava, pitru Devo bhava, acharya Devo bhava, atithi Devo bhava (revere your mother, father, preceptor, and guest as God). First and foremost, respect your mother. She is very important! June 2
