A PATH OF RIGHT LIVING FOR PEACE OF MIND

Swami Sivananda

(Translated from Tamil)

Saying from ‘The Gita’

Humiliation, displeasures, failures, periodical situations that brings one to a standstill, treachery, loss of an undertaking, conspiracies, opposition, treason by relatives andfriends, loss of love – such are these of human life that happen routinely. It is the one whowithstands the struggles such as these with inner strength and confidence, is alone whoshine victorious.- Bhagavan Sri Krishna

A PATH OF RIGHT LIVING FOR PEACE OF MINDSwami Sivananda

The measure of God is that…

The many times prayers performed, the number of times mantras repeated through japa, the many times arati shown, the number of times the bell rung, holy scriptures read – through such as these do not the Divine’s measure substantiate man’s works. Thequality of your thoughts arising from your mind, depending upon what kind of words youuse with your kith and kin, depending upon how you engage in each and every work withall of whoever God has given you to spend your life with – through these do the Divinemeasure man and so will I say with conviction.

Do you need peace of mind?

Good health and economical security are essential for inner peace is a known factto all. Yet, even with these available many still struggle for peace. Do you think you belong to this category? If you say yes to this, continue reading.Since your struggles are predominantly self-created, they could also be avoided.We will see the how of it – do you often interfere in others’ matter? They may be wrong.But, why would you be distracted about it? Do not talk low of others or anything. Godhas not given you the authority to judge others. Each one behaves according to one’s ownwish. It is because the God who works in them alone initiated them to do as such. Tosafeguard your peace, focusing upon your own work alone is enough and such is an idealrule.

Work – it is a meditation in itself

Focus upon your work. One who gives importance for peaceful heart shouldfollow up as such above all. Nothing in this world requires your attention. There is a Godto pay attention for everything. In truth, He is who takes care of you too. Such is thistruth to not be forgotten.

Lowly talking?

I repeat saying that you do your own work. Do not speak low of anybody or anything. Speaking lowly is equivalent to chiding. Whatever happens it happens by thewill of God. Nothing happens without the blessing of God. If anything did happen, itcould be good or bad in your perception. It is meant that it is given permission by God assuch. If you criticize that, it means you are critical of God’s wish, God’s great wisdomand God’s judges. Avoid doing it. Peace will reach you.

Is it our personal wish that moves the world?

God sees things in totality. Man sees things in part. Man separates himself from past and future and views events only through present time. However God knows whathas happened in the past and what has to happen. That is why God sees oneness. Man perceives discrimination. When God sees wholeness of justice, man does not at the samemoment. Put yourself in the stature of God and look. Realize you yourself are God.Realize that the whole universe is your creation and everything happens according toyour wish. You will realize that immediately an immense peace and ability pours withinyou.

When others scold us…

You say that others scold you unreasonably and impose suffering upon you. Evenif it is true, do not sweat over it. Handle the situation with patience. You will recognizethat peace is a powerful weapon when handling difficult situations. If someone scoldsyou, close your eyes and forbear it with patience. Then let them think the way they wantto. Let them speak what they wish to.This world is full of fools. You be a wise one.Be meek amidst everyone. Be humble in any situation. Give up thinking such as Iam superior or I am inferior, and practicing to see only God in everyone and everything is