We encounter various types of men in the world. Some are affluent while some others are poor. While some are highly educated, many are illiterates, some are good looking but some others are not. However, all these people have something in common. All of them desire that they should be happy forever.
A thief is engaged in stealing in order to become rich overnight. It is only the motive of making himself happy that he robs others of their wealth.however, he finally undergoes severe punishment, as the means chosen by him were unlawful. Thus, even though there are many varieties of men, all of them desire to be happy forever. That is why it is said that a person considers himself as the dearest of all in the world. There is no other object which is considered as dear as one's own self.
What will bring happiness to the self? Do acts loke consuming delicious food or listening to good music constitute bliss? Not at all! A person does feel glad when he eats tasty food but such happiness does not last long. Soon, he suffers from a stomach ache or some other ailment and runs to a doctor. If asked about this, he would say, " that is what the world is, sir" . This is true for listening to music too. We spend Rs.100 or Rs.200 for attending a music concert. However, after listening to a few songs, we get bored and feel like quitting the hall. Likewise, all wordly objects initially appear to be pleasurable, but finally get included in the category of unwanted things. Therfore, it is incorrect to consider sense objects as sources of eternal bliss.
In fact, real happiness lies in our renouncing sense pleasures. The more we clong to worldly objects, the more will we develop dislike for them. On the other hand, if we desist from sensual pleasures right from the begininng there would be no cause for any disappointment and final agony. Our ancients have advised us to avoid worldly ,atters and focus our minds on Ishwara, if we desire unatainted bliss. We should never forget the existence of Ishwara- it will be a sin if we do.!
( From the teachings of Sri bharathi teertha mahaswamigal - inspiring saint)
A thief is engaged in stealing in order to become rich overnight. It is only the motive of making himself happy that he robs others of their wealth.however, he finally undergoes severe punishment, as the means chosen by him were unlawful. Thus, even though there are many varieties of men, all of them desire to be happy forever. That is why it is said that a person considers himself as the dearest of all in the world. There is no other object which is considered as dear as one's own self.
What will bring happiness to the self? Do acts loke consuming delicious food or listening to good music constitute bliss? Not at all! A person does feel glad when he eats tasty food but such happiness does not last long. Soon, he suffers from a stomach ache or some other ailment and runs to a doctor. If asked about this, he would say, " that is what the world is, sir" . This is true for listening to music too. We spend Rs.100 or Rs.200 for attending a music concert. However, after listening to a few songs, we get bored and feel like quitting the hall. Likewise, all wordly objects initially appear to be pleasurable, but finally get included in the category of unwanted things. Therfore, it is incorrect to consider sense objects as sources of eternal bliss.
In fact, real happiness lies in our renouncing sense pleasures. The more we clong to worldly objects, the more will we develop dislike for them. On the other hand, if we desist from sensual pleasures right from the begininng there would be no cause for any disappointment and final agony. Our ancients have advised us to avoid worldly ,atters and focus our minds on Ishwara, if we desire unatainted bliss. We should never forget the existence of Ishwara- it will be a sin if we do.!
( From the teachings of Sri bharathi teertha mahaswamigal - inspiring saint)
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