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Thought for the day - Busy People
W
e
live in the age of ‘busy’. Busy people not only do a lot,they think a
lot. Being lost in thought, is not only tiring and a brilliant way of
waste energy, it’s as if we have forgotten the very ground of our being
which is still and silent. Learn to meditate and turn the eye of your
attention and awareness within, let your mind be quiet and allow your
being to be still.
Raksha Bandhan Significance
The Festival
of Rakhi has a special place in the hearts of all sisters and brothers,
because on
this day, they reinstate the commitment to their pure
relationship. But does it hold the same richness that it began with? Do
we know why it started or has it become ‘just one of those things we Indians
do’? We know the literal meaning of Rakshabandhan – the bondage of protection and as per tradition, sisters apply ‘tilak’
on the forehead of their brothers, tie a colourfully decorated “rakhi’ or thread on their brother’s
wrist, and offer sweets as a token of
their love. In return, the brother vows to protect his sister under all
circumstances and of course, gives his sister ‘kharchi’ or a gift. But do we stop to wonder what happens if the
brother is younger than the sister or if both of them live miles apart, or what
if a girl does not have any brothers? Do only females need protection? Are
their brothers immune to sorrow and problems? This is not an attempt to make a
mockery of our auspicious festival, but is it celebrated with the correct
attitude? Today, it seems to be more commercialised – what with all the
different sizes and designs of Rakhis and the greeting cards that we find in
the stores. All of our Indian festivals
have a reason behind them; all we need to do is use our intellect to appreciate
our rich culture.
Raksha bandhan has a much deeper spiritual
explanation. It is a reminder that as souls, we are children of the One Supreme
Soul, our Spiritual Father. Its true
significance lies in portraying the viceless and pure love between brother and
sister. The ‘tilak’ is a symbol of
awakening one’s awareness of “Soul-conciousness” – i.e. realization
of being a Soul, or divine light energy,
and NOT the physical body. It
is also a sign of being victorious. Victory here signifies overpowering
man’s greatest enemy - the VICES of anger, sex-lust, greed,
attachment , ego…… Tying a “rakhi” is a symbol of a bond of chastity
or purity in thought, word and deed. We face
difficulties when we come under the influence of the vices and commit wrong
actions. No action goes fruitless – good or bad, we will face the consequences.
So, when we make a pledge to God - that we will not allow our thoughts, words
or our deeds to be ruled by the vices -
God bestows on us Divine wisdom, becomes our true protector and liberator, and
showers us with unlimited peace and happiness! Under His canopy of protection,
we can be truly safe.
Sweetening of the mouth is symbolic of the victory we will feel when we overcome the vices. God does not ask us for money or elaborate gifts – all He asks is that we give up the vices that are deeply hidden in the ‘pockets of the souls.’ We have to earn our happiness and security – we do not need to be dependant on anyone.
At the present time, fear is one the biggest diseases
spreading in our world. By staying in soul-consciousness and
re-affirming our vow to God, the Almighty, we can bring about a world of
purity, peace and prosperity! This is how to truly celebrate Rakshabandhan.
BRAHMA KUMARIS – Mt.
ABU
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