I am one of those lucky ones who had a lovely childhood....loving and caring parents, who taught me good values and gave me such comdortable childhood. And not to forget the happy times with my brother and sister....Thank you Babsie and Sivi for tolerating me :0
I remember we used to get to solve crossword puzzles in our newspapers when I was small. Solving and posting the answers would mean, a prize posted to home - A brand new Amar Chitra Katha ! Oh! How much I would wait for them.
Today in particular I am reminded of one such Amar Chitra Katha - Buddha!
I had simply loved the story of how Lord Buddha had left everything and everyone to find the Truth. And the Amar Chitra Katha said - "And then Buddha saw the light and He realised the Truth that desire is the cause of suffering'
And I pondered and pondered and pondered over this the whole day that day.....and each time I would read that Amar Chitra Katha....the significance of this statement.......I didn't understand much then........but the words went deep within.
Yes....today when I read the same statement....I realise how fundamental Truth were those words. and I feel grateful to Dad for encouraging us to solve crosswords and encourage us to read good books.
Coming back to desires. Why do we desire one thing or another?
Attachments? To establish 'ME'?
Why do we have attachments?
As long as we identify ourselves with the body (body attachment), attachment to the world follows.
When we realise our true self, attachments drop, desires drop. (Theoretically I understand. Hope I achieve practical knowledge soon :-) )
Next time you are sad, check which desire has not been fulfilled and drop that desire :-)
Be happy always dear ones
-Ramani
I remember we used to get to solve crossword puzzles in our newspapers when I was small. Solving and posting the answers would mean, a prize posted to home - A brand new Amar Chitra Katha ! Oh! How much I would wait for them.
Today in particular I am reminded of one such Amar Chitra Katha - Buddha!
I had simply loved the story of how Lord Buddha had left everything and everyone to find the Truth. And the Amar Chitra Katha said - "And then Buddha saw the light and He realised the Truth that desire is the cause of suffering'
And I pondered and pondered and pondered over this the whole day that day.....and each time I would read that Amar Chitra Katha....the significance of this statement.......I didn't understand much then........but the words went deep within.
Yes....today when I read the same statement....I realise how fundamental Truth were those words. and I feel grateful to Dad for encouraging us to solve crosswords and encourage us to read good books.
Coming back to desires. Why do we desire one thing or another?
Attachments? To establish 'ME'?
Why do we have attachments?
As long as we identify ourselves with the body (body attachment), attachment to the world follows.
When we realise our true self, attachments drop, desires drop. (Theoretically I understand. Hope I achieve practical knowledge soon :-) )
Next time you are sad, check which desire has not been fulfilled and drop that desire :-)
Be happy always dear ones
-Ramani
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