duty towards family

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om namo bhagawate rudraya

 

your story of neglecting the wife is a good one as, these days many young boys

and girls and even recently married couple, in the name of spirituality,

neglect one another and talk renounciation. in all those mails that come to me

personally, i advise them (those in grihastha ashram) that till their

responsibilities are over like children getting good education and standing on

their own they can develop spirituality like king janak and not talk of

renouncing their family.

 

in these modern days, couples performing religious ceremonies or visiting

temples and doing archanas are becoming rare with either the husbands visiting

temples alone or wives visiting temples alone. coming ganesh chaturthi on 07th

september is a good opportunity for the entire family to unite and do ganipati

pooja in their rerspective homes together which would not only please lord

ganesh, son of lord shiva, but also make the family united further.

 

may lord ganesh bless us all on the one and only auspicious festival named after

him in the year which is just three days away from now.

 

in praise of lord shiva and lord ganesh

arjunRI SUBBA RAO <kasturisrao > wrote:

Vedas are the treasures of divine knowledge. The great "saints" and "Rishis"

culled "Vedas" to transform them in to "Upanishads". There are more than 108

"Upanishads"; "Ishavaysopanishad" is one of them. The first and foremost

"mantra" of this "Upanishad" starts with the word "ISHA", hence the name. As

per this "Upanishad", the entire universe is governed, controlled and regulated

by a superior power is called as the Almighty or God or otherwise "Isha".Verse

1: "Ishavasyam Idam Sarvam Yat Kinca Jagatyam jagat, Tena Tyaktena Bhunjita ma

gradhah kasya svid dhanam."This "Upanishad" advocates that the entire Universe

is enveloped by this Supreme power. It is obvious that it exits in all living

and non living beings of this universe. In order to visualize this great force

one should develop this force fully within him by

cleansing or purifying "Anthakarana" (The inner Core). This process of cleansing

brings about freedom from all temptations and attractions of the materialistic

world. It advises to start living without developing the attachments and

bondages. This is essential as the mere idea of separation from theses bondages

and attachments would certainly results in bringing ever lasting anxiety and are

the cause for all worries. The first "Mantra" expresses that the supreme power

exists or present in all living and non living beings, so one should treat all

of them with reverence and regard ("Atmava Sarva Bhuteshu"). The second line of

the verse propose renunciation and to face every incident in life valiantly. It

further questions when the supreme power envelopes the entire world where is

the sense of fear? Renouncing here shall be understood carefully; one should

enjoy or derive the pleasure for mere pleasure without any

attachment to it. It should be like a yogi ("Saint") but not like a "Bhogi"

(Hedonist). One should Practice the art of "Vairagya" (The detachment). It

should not be mistaken that one should shun from the basic responsibilities.

The definition of "Vairagya" is not running away from ones place towards the

woods or places of solitude. It is mastering senses by not subdued by any

pleasure. In my childhood, there was a lawyer in our neighborhood. He had

settled his Son and daughter in a satisfactory manner. He then resigned to

"Ramana maharshi's Ashram" by renouncing the world. Surprisingly with in six

months he returned stating that he was unable to live there as bondage towards

his progeny was strong and was not allowing him to stay therein. A story goes

that a "Saint" wishes to understand and wanted practice all the four "Vedas". He

went to penance for years. Indra, the king of God appeared before him and

asked him what for he is doing all this "Tapasya". He praised the Lord and

appealed him to grant long life to accomplish his project. Lord Indra blessed

him so. He started "Vedadhyan" (Practicing "Vedas") from the very moment. All

the time his wife was sitting by his side and helping him in achieving his

goal. In due course of time both died, wife reached heaven, the Saint to the

hell. He was surprised and enquired the reason. He was told that he had not

fulfilled the basic responsibilities and had not discharged his duties as a

husband."Ma gradah" warns that Covetousness is the cause for attachment and

would mislead one from the achievement of the sole purpose. The ultimate aim is

to be free from sorrow and to attain everlasting eternal bliss.The last part of

this verse "Kasya Svidhanam" explains by capturing others property, preventing

them to enjoy their rights or flirting with others wife would drift one towards

the selfishness and helps in forfeiting the goal of ultimate salvation. Ravan,

the great "Danava" king was having so many great qualities; even he was

appreciated by his own enemy Rama for the noble qualities he possessed. But for

one desire of owning other's wife had brought his down fall.**** "Aum Namah

Shivaya" *****

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