Detached Attachment - That is one of the keys for a seeker.
Attachment is any desire or bonding. As the holy scriptures recommend - To be attached to worldly or materialistic things is a very ignorant way of living our lives. But does this mean we should give up everything and head for the Himalayas ? Isn't the wish that "I will give up everything and go to Himalayas" also another desire? Yes, it is so. After going to the Himalayas if we start remembering the so-called materialistic good things and repent about it , then is it of any use ?Is that real viragya ? Isnt it better to be in the worldly life and remember Himalayas rather than go there and always keep on remembering the worldly life ?
Being detached from the worldly life is difficult. That also is not recommended. What is recommended for the seekers is to lead the worldly life without getting attached or bonded to it. But practically is that possible ?
Below points may help in that direction -
Attachment is any desire or bonding. As the holy scriptures recommend - To be attached to worldly or materialistic things is a very ignorant way of living our lives. But does this mean we should give up everything and head for the Himalayas ? Isn't the wish that "I will give up everything and go to Himalayas" also another desire? Yes, it is so. After going to the Himalayas if we start remembering the so-called materialistic good things and repent about it , then is it of any use ?Is that real viragya ? Isnt it better to be in the worldly life and remember Himalayas rather than go there and always keep on remembering the worldly life ?
Being detached from the worldly life is difficult. That also is not recommended. What is recommended for the seekers is to lead the worldly life without getting attached or bonded to it. But practically is that possible ?
Below points may help in that direction -
- Acceptance of the events in life as they come and believing that whatever is happening , is for the good.
- Recognising that your actions are not yours , but you are just an instrument of the creator. All your actions are directed by that Universal force.
- Giving your 100% to your duty, but not bothering about an immediate result. Remember, if someone does not pay you back imediately for your help/support , he will pay back with interest later on. Just wait.
- When in pleasure , I never questioned the God - "Why me ?" So, why should i question when i get some pain ? Recognise that pleasure and pain are just temporary and will pass.
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