December, Thursday 31st., 2020
Today's Thought for the Day
31 Dec 2020
What is real happiness? As we get ready to greet each other a ‘happy’ new year, Bhagawan lovingly reminds us which is the true happiness we must seek.
Peace is essential for man at all the three levels: body, mind, and spirit. This is the reason we chant shanti
(peace) three times. You can attain peace at these three levels only by
developing love for God. The one without love for God will never be
peaceful. All worldly pleasures are fleeting and momentary. The same
sentiment was echoed by Sankaracharya: Ma kuru dhana jana yauvana garvam, Harathi nimeshath kalah sarvam
- ‘Do not be proud of your wealth, progeny and youth. The tide of time
may destroy them in a moment.’ What is happiness? Is it sitting in an
air-conditioned room or partaking of delicious food? These confer
happiness only at the physical and mental levels, not at the level of
the Atma. True happiness is that which is related to the Atma. You
should not be afraid of difficulties; they are passing clouds. Do not
waver. Follow the heart, which is steady and unwavering.
- Divine Discourse, Dec 25, 1998.