Value: Let Go the Ego - March 2025
Second Week: Read & reflect on the life of the egoless saints.
Read a few pages daily about the life of a saint
Nature is never in a hurry because the Creator continually creates everything perfectly. Similarly, the life of a saint unfolds at a steady pace. Gurudev explains that a person with "steady wisdom" embodies perfection. In essence, a steadfast intellect coupled with perfect knowledge defines true wisdom.
Inner perfection is achieved by gradually reducing mistakes and misconceptions, which represents slow yet steady progress in our lives. What we do, say, or think incorrectly goes unnoticed until we become aware of these errors, often with the guidance of those we respect. Among them, the saints of every age deserve our utmost respect and reverence.
Almost all saints have attained their saintliness after facing numerous challenges, both internal and external. Their personal reflections on life, God, liberation, and most importantly, the conquest of ego, can guide us on our path to complete freedom from all afflictions.
Take time to reflect on how they transformed their lives
In his commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda wrote: 'Vedanta is not a philosophy that heartlessly keeps the sinners out of its halls of wisdom. It does not believe that there is any lost soul who will ever wander among the heathens, and who can only be redeemed if he enters the portals of the Church of Vedanta.'
'To rediscover that in reality, the ego is nothing other than the Self in us, and to live thereafter as the Self of all is called true 'wisdom.'
This weblink will give you a glimpse of the saints whose lives are truly inspiring. Read daily and reflect on them in solitude. You are also encouraged to share your thoughts with fellow seekers to remain inspired.
Rewrite their wise sayings in your own words, and keep them on your desk to remind yourself to repeat them regularly.
When we think back on an experience, we refer to it as "smriti," which means 'memory.' However, knowledge acquired through listening, self-study, and similar means can also be retained and remembered; this ability is known as "medha," or the power of retention.
The wisdom of saints is not solely based on our personal experiences. Rather, it involves regularly reflecting on their teachings and considering their relevance to our daily lives. To truly internalize this wisdom, try rewriting their sayings in your own words, based on your understanding. This practice will enhance your ability to apply their insights when needed.
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