The Subtle, Subtler and Sublime
Among the five basic element that
constitute the universe and the invisible Nature, Jala (water, other liquids
and fluids) is subtler than Prithvi (solid matter on the earth); it can spread
all over the earth; Prithvi is born from Jala, and is dissolved in it during
Pralay (the final destruction of the universe). Agni is subtler than Jala. Jala
is produced from Agni (fire and thermal and other energies); for example, we
swelter in heat.
Jala evaporates or is absorbed by
Agni. The latter is born in Vayu (air, gases); Vayu can spread over Agni and is
subtler that it. Agni is dissolvable in Vayu. Akasha (space) is subtler than
all the four elements; its expansion contains Vayu, Time, mind and intellect is
subtler than Akasha.
Thoughts lie in the mind.
Intellect is subtler and superior than mind; both exist in the sublime domain
of consciousness. What is more sublime than the origin of time, mind and
intellect? It is the Paramatma - the omnipresent supreme consciousness force.
This Brahm indwells in every being, everywhere, but we can't perceive it, as
our senses, our mind and intellect are not awakened to realize the sublime. It
is only through the unflinching endeavors of Sadhana, life after life, that the
one experiences this supra-mental truth in the inner self
Create your Destiny
The one, who eats his first
morsel after starving for the whole day and putting in hard labor to earn it,
knows the test taste of bread. He then knows real worth of money and would use
it best, who perspires his blood to earn it honestly. He alone can measure the
magnitude of success, who has struggled against all odds. The one, who has
learnt to smile even in adverse circumstances, who marches ahead with greater
zeal after failures, he is the real winner.
Those who have no endurance and
courage to fight the obstructions in their march towards the goal often blame
their destiny and complain against circumstances and other people. But this is
nothing but making a mockery of their own efforts. It does not lead anywhere,
rather, hampers their abilities and future attempts. One, who regards himself
as ill-omened or less privileged in fact, shakes his self-confidence and
invites more of despair and superstitions. His success in achieving something
significant remains in doubt.
Adversities, hardships and
varieties of challenges in the efforts of ascent are tests of whether one
deserves success or not? Those who pass it eventually become the conquerors and
achievers. Those, who do not, ought to face failures. This is how one is an
architect of his own fate.
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