Sunday, April 29, 2012

Your life style matters


It is not that difficult to talk great philosophies and enter in to arguments to prove one’s own stand point. It is extremely difficult to follow certain life style and discipline which alone can ultimately help man get liberated from all sorrows.It is inspiring to know how Mahatmas set example for humankind by their own lifestyle besides their great teaching. It would be of great help if we can follow such examples. Their teaching can be really understood when we start following such examples.

It is amazing to know about the life style of Ramana Maharshi in the words of Professor N.R.Krishnamurthy an ardent follower of Maharshi.

“One noticed in Bhagvan’s daily life, personal cleanliness, tidiness, habitual wearing of vibhuti on the forehead; equal sharing of everything with those around; strict adherence to a time schedule; doing useful work however ‘low’ it be; never leaving a work unfinished; the pursuit of perfection in every action; incessant activity except while sleeping; never considering oneself superior to others; speaking the truth always or strict silence if the expression of truth would hurt others; perfect self help, never asking another to do a piece of work which can be done by oneself; taking full responsibility for failure if any, without shifting the blame on others; accepting success and failure with equanimity; leaving the plate clean after eating…..”.The list continues. Professor N.R.Krishnamurthy says, “These are the lessons Sri Ramana taught by example to his followers.”

The professor further says,”Of what Maharshi taught in the realm of spirit, words fail and I dare not write.”  True.  What a great statement from a great follower of great Soul! When describing God, all expressions fail. Learning is good, but just learning takes us nowhere. It is good to start with the disciplines of daily life if we really want some results from our learning.  

-Arasu Ramanujam


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