Power of Now
Every one will agree that today's ultra modern life is highly stressed even with all amenities , luxuries etc
Hence, all are resorting to Yoga, meditation, breathing exercises to maintain their COOL and be relaxed
The One reason for all the chaos is - the MIND - constantly thinking MIND
Mind is always thinking about something or other , either dwells in the PAST or thinks about the FUTURE and draws fear , anxiety etc
This drains off our vital energy which is why we need food, water , rest et al
What do we do now ??
Simple - to be in the PRESENT always .
But , on the contrary , it is not that easy to be in the PRESENT
To be PRESENT - mind should be without thinking
To be in the PRESENT , one requires high degree of Consciousness - consciousness of whole body and mind
You may ask, then am I asleep the whole day ?? I am conscious only
But the truth is , all are unconscious - in the unconscious state of their mind and body
The prerequisite to be in the PRESENT -
1. Mind should shift from " Compulsive thinking " to the state of " Mind Sans thinking " that is mind without thinking - blank mind which is Herculean task to achieve.
2. Observe the mind as it is - " BE A WITNESS TO YOUR MIND " - this practice will enable to disintegrate YOU from the MIND and ultimately bring mind under your control and can be in the PRESENT NOW
we should not identify ourself /entangle with the mind and its qualities , rather, see all its actions as a “ passive spectator”
This meditation technique is called " VIPASSANA "
The end result of this practice, is the real essence of ONAM festival
When mind is there, we are in the realms of time
When Consciousness rises, mind is not there and we cross the realms of time
This is just as darkness automatically vanishing when sun rises
Use the mind whenever required and nail in the coffin box of consciousness
whenever not required
Just as both seed and tree can't exist simultaneously, and in the annihilation ( germination ) of seed, tree comes into being , mind and consciousness can't exist at the same time and in the annihilation of mind, consciousness comes into being
Being in the PRESENT , makes us to enjoy our life every second, makes the mind absent and relieves from sorrows and pains which is real FREEDOM & ENLIGHTENMENT
For the PRESENT people , life is a celebration and for others it is a burden
In the PRESENT NOW - what ever is asked for is granted - all our prayers and wants are addressed -
ref : Bible . This is called Kalpataru , a holy tree , a personification of NO Mind state and Consciousness
People in the consciousness state, don't crave for external and physical riches like money , power, recognition as they are FULL AND COMPLETE in their SELF , but on the contrary, in the mind level , people always feel EMPTY inside even when they amass wealth and hence continue to do the same
We think and believe that most of the inventions are the outcome of contemplation, deep and profound thinking , but the reality is , those ideas had manifested in a state of " Mind Sans Thinking " - hence creativity lies in the state of consciousness
Mind always denies the PRESENT AND WANTS TO BE IN REALMS OF TIME TO BE ALIVE , fears of its annihilation on the rise of consciousness
MIND LEVEL CONSCIOUSNESS LE VEL
1. Compulsive thinking Free of thinking
2. Full of emotions Beyond mind and its components of emotions
3. Drains of energy conserves energy and keeps cool
4. Less creativity Source of greater creativity
5. Emotions spoil body increases the immunity
6. Time bound - past & future crosses the realms of time
7. Brings senility and reduces defers ageing process and increases
Our life time life time
8. Leads to mortality immortal life as attached to SELF
CONSCIOUSNESS
9. Finite power and capacity Infinite power
10 Life is felt a burden Life is a celebration
11 Life is full of chaos Peaceful life
We all think and believe that PEACE , HAPPINESS is in the external objects like money, properties , power , but the truth is, real PEACE AND HAPPINESS is intrinsic and in the state of NO MIND
BG Venkatesh
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