While growing up I was quite taken by the eagerness of the western
world to learn eastern mysticism and spiritual traditions like, Yoga,
Transcendental meditation, and other esoteric facets of Indian
philosophy. Our spiritual heritage has spawned many Gurus, Sages who
have tried to integrate the philosophy of the Vedas into everyday life.
Today Yoga and Meditation is practiced widely in the western world,
while it languishes in India. Meditation is not a profound religious
ritual – it is more about finding one’s inner harmony and peace by doing
absolutely nothing, cutting of the noise - a sort of de-concentrating
and calming our busy brain.
Being a secular nation we have always had respect for other cultures and
religions. Multiculturalism and multi religious tolerance is critical
in today’s globalized world. Constant dialogue throws open a lot of
questions, which can shed light even if they do not give immediate
answers or solutions. In Hindu philosophy we generate more questions
than answers and the seeker is left in solitude to find their own
wisdom.
The spiritual aspect is not about liberation or
salvation per se – but there is a hidden inspirational thread to make
that compassionate connection and discover your inner self. So questions
will lead to further doubts and questions and even the answers will
beget more questions and this deep introspection will open the doors of
another dimension of reality.
Even a simple ascetic life, lived
with infinite grace captures the spiritual essence of the mundane. You
are liberated from the traps of mental concepts beyond the reach of mere
logic and religion, layered with profound insights about all aspects of
life. It is all about living a life that gives you satisfaction, one
that truly makes you happy. It is then that you are at peace with
yourself and the world around you. –Vinay-
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