“Head in the forest, hands in society” - Baba

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" Head in the forest, hands in society "

 

What does Bhagavan mean by this?

 

Bhagavan spilts `forest' into two words. Forest becomes for rest

 

Forest becomes for plus rest. This is a new etymology and new

interpretation indeed! Forest now means a place of peace. A place of

equanimity! A place of rest! A place where the mind feels lighter and

lighter! This is what Baba means by forest

 

Therefore " head in the forest' means `let the mind be at rest. To

maintain that peaceful state is to keep one's " head in the forest "

It is not about where our head is in geographical terms, and we

should not go by such a literal meaning.

 

When our head is in the forest, how will our hands remain in society?

Hands in society! What does this mean? Hands represent actions. Hands

symbolize service. Hands stand for work. So work in society is what

HE means. Serve in society. Act in society. Do not run away from

society.

 

To lead a spiritual life, only two things are very important. The

mind should always be filled with Divine thoughts and the hands

should be involved constantly in work, in activity, in service to

society. " Hands in Sociry, head in forest "