Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 59. True sacrifice and realization The Vedas have taught the means to make life in the world pure and meaningful. They have declared: "na karmanaa na prajayaa dhane na, thyaagEnaikE amrutatwamaanasuhu" (not through rituals, progeny or wealth, but only through sacrifice can immortality be achieved). A thyagi (renunciant) does not hesitate even to sacrifice his body for others welfare. Sacrifice means something more than giving up of wealth, gold and material objects. Evil qualities like hatred, jealousy, wrath and malice which have become ingrained in man over many lifetimes should be discarded. In earlier times, several people used to live together under one roof, with peace and happiness. Today, the fear complex is pervading everywhere. Where did this fear complex come from? It is due to lack of self-confidence and lack of faith in their inner self. Where there is self-confidence, there will be self-satisfaction. Where there is self-satisfaction, there will be self-sacrifice. And where there is self-sacrifice, there will be self-realization. It is common knowledge that where the foundation is strong, the walls will be safe. Where the walls are safe, the roof will be secure. It is only in such a house, can one live safely. Self-confidence is the foundation for a human being. Self-satisfaction represents the walls, self-sacrifice is the roof, and self-realization is life. Hence, there should be perfection amongst these four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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