An extract from the book “Glimpses of the Divine Vision” by
Swami Ramdas – Section “Glory of Life”
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An active life is
perfectly in keeping with Selfrealization and divine service. What is needed is
a total dedication of your entire life to Him. In all situations maintain a
steady consciousness of Divinity within and about you. Do not harass your mind
with thoughts of weakness. Infinite strength is within you. Drawing inspiration
and power from this source, be cheerful and contented at all times. Let the
name of the Lord dwell ever in your mind!
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From whatsoever angle
Ramdas looks at the world, he finds nothing wrong anywhere. Everything is as it
should be. Because one Truth pervades everywhere, one life has revealed itself
in infinite forms. So you are all children of that Truth-that Life-nay you are
yourself the Truth the Life.
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Some people prefer to
call themselves sinners. They must be wishing to enjoy the fun of it. Else,
what to make of the way they speak of themselves? They are offering a direct
insult to God when they dub themselves sinners. This is as good as denying His
very existence. If you believe that He is, you would not care to know whether
you are a monument of virtue or mountain of iniquity. You would only feel that
you are simply as God made you. You have a harp which is ever tuned to one
strain. It sings only of sin, misery and death. Do change the song to one of
peace, joy and immortality.
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Your life has to be
lived not for yourself, but for the sake of all those with whom God has
ordained you should come in contact from time to time. The purpose of life is
to take delight in giving peace and joy to others. This you can do in every
circumstance and condition of life. Life means service. The true joy of service
is felt only when you make it a spontaneous flow from the fountain of your
immortal existence. Hence, self- surrender has been held forth as the means for
the realization of your immortal nature and the consequent blissful activity.
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Whatever circumstances
you may find yourself in, do not forget the great and merciful Lord of the
universe. Life bereft of the thought of God is verily not worth living. God is
our mother, guide and protector. To be in constant awareness of Him means
purity, strength, courage and peace; because God is all power, knowledge and
bliss.
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The world is a world at
all times. The playful nature of it in which every kind of creature and event
exists is as it should be. What is needed is a change within you, by which you
open your true sight, and look upon the world as a lila of the Lord. This state
is attained by merging your relative existence into God’s absolute being. Ceaseless
remembrance of the Lord is the way.
Swami Ramdas Web Site - anandashram.org
