O Nanak, The Gurmukhs Live in Absolute Peace
Duality is a burden of mortality. We remain trapped in the cycle of life and death through delusion. The true natures of those we love to hate stay out of the range of our collective vision. Physical attacks and vilification on our peers reflect our miserable failures to recognize forms of a universal spirit. Anger, envy. lust, illusions, and ego lead us to disasters and unremitting discontent.
Non-duality is a uniquely Indian philosophy. It has survived through the recorded history of this sub-continent. It is remarkable that India has been so tolerant of exotic streams of spirituality, without ever losing her own intrinsic genius. Do you know of another country where the entire spectrum of religious thought, from aboriginal allegory to the secular expression of the Bahai co-exist in harmony?
Yesterday's post made tributary references to the late Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, one of the Presidents of our Republic. This illustrious builder of modern India was part of a generation that taught us to treasure our unity in diversity. Religion is a supreme dimension of the eternal Indian character. All those who observe any of the indigenous religions of our country are enjoined in non-duality.
The Indian inheritance of Advaita delivers worldly benefits as well. Contentment is the fruit granted by the Living Guru to those who live by Scripture. It is not a mere symbol that the Guru Granth Sahib is held in such unqualified esteem wherever Indians reside. Each of its directives and prescriptions help us rise above the cycle of mortal life.
The Living Guru is a universal sanctuary. It is not open to Indians alone. However, an essential piece of India blends with you whenever you traverse the doors to one of its abodes. The Living Guru is omnipresent and omnipotent.
We have no unmet need for Nirvana when we dedicate all our thoughts and actions to the Living Guru.
Non-duality is a uniquely Indian philosophy. It has survived through the recorded history of this sub-continent. It is remarkable that India has been so tolerant of exotic streams of spirituality, without ever losing her own intrinsic genius. Do you know of another country where the entire spectrum of religious thought, from aboriginal allegory to the secular expression of the Bahai co-exist in harmony?
Yesterday's post made tributary references to the late Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, one of the Presidents of our Republic. This illustrious builder of modern India was part of a generation that taught us to treasure our unity in diversity. Religion is a supreme dimension of the eternal Indian character. All those who observe any of the indigenous religions of our country are enjoined in non-duality.
The Indian inheritance of Advaita delivers worldly benefits as well. Contentment is the fruit granted by the Living Guru to those who live by Scripture. It is not a mere symbol that the Guru Granth Sahib is held in such unqualified esteem wherever Indians reside. Each of its directives and prescriptions help us rise above the cycle of mortal life.
The Living Guru is a universal sanctuary. It is not open to Indians alone. However, an essential piece of India blends with you whenever you traverse the doors to one of its abodes. The Living Guru is omnipresent and omnipotent.
We have no unmet need for Nirvana when we dedicate all our thoughts and actions to the Living Guru.
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