by Jayaram V
There is a Spirit who is hidden in all things, as
cream is in milk and who is the source of all knowledge and self-sacrifice.
This is Brahman, the spirit Supreme. This is Brahman, the spirit
Supreme. - Svetasvatara Upanishad
Where there is light, there is God. Where there is darkness, there also is the
hidden presence of God. Where there is love, there is God; where there is hatred and resentment there also is the Hand of God.
In the beauty of a flower, in the innocence of a child, in the radiance of the sun, in the generosity of the earth, in the harmony of the universe, in the beauty of the heavens, in the waters of the rivers and oceans, in the intelligence of man and the vastness of the universe if you can see the sacred and dynamic presence of God, your relationship with the world in which you live and deal with would change for ever.
For a man of that vision and understanding, the entire universe becomes a huge temple of God and he becomes His devotee, with countless opportunities to worship Him, feeling His presence and being blessed.
So look for the signs of God every where and in every thing you come across. Accept His living presence whole heartedly. Change the way you view the world around you. When your senses fall asleep, when your mind rests in its own void, you will wake up to see and experience a new world of Divine Truth.
When you develop this vision of oneness, you become filled with love, with a new vision and awareness that is not ordinary to earthly plane. You lose your sense of insecurity and mortal fear that plagues every ordinary being in this world as he struggles and trudges along all alone in the world.
You are not afraid because you have this feeling of certainty that God is with you all the time and that He has become your partner in every thing you do. You will not incur any sin because you are guided by Him all the time.
The seers and saints have this vision. They feel the oneness of the Universe and through that feeling they become closer to the divine both within and without.
For them every thing in the universe is sacred. For them nothing is abominable or hateful because even the negative aspect of the universe is permeated by Him.
They do not suffer from any inner conflict, because of their inviolable belief that all that goes on here is a part of His play. All conflicts and division of awareness resolve themselves into a harmonious whole.
The holistic vision of life becomes an integral part of their awareness. They become compassionate and harmless, filled with unconditional love that accepts and absorbs everything without any resistance or preference. They develop an all seeing awareness in their consciousness that help them resolve their inner conflicts and doubts.
Through this vision they finally experience the omniscience and omnipresence of God and become one with Him. Theirs is the path of the radiant masters, of the souls that are permanently freed from the bondage of mortality and earthly life and have gained the right to enter the abode of Supreme Bliss, never to return again.
So look for God everywhere. He is there right in front of you and all around you. He is there in every thing that is with in the field of your vision and perception. You only need the right approach and the right attitude to develop this vision. They are the means to your salvation and the means where by you realize the true purpose and meaning of your life.
There is no failure on this path. Only temporary setbacks which come in order to strengthen your resolve and prepare you for the goal. It is not difficult to practice this simple exercise. You need to develop aspiration, faith, conviction and willingness. They are your companions on your road to salvation. If you trust them and stick to them, they would lead you to the doors of light and pure delight.
So prepare yourselves for this great journey and look for the wondrous vision and feelings that overtake you as start on your path.
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