While going thru my old notes, I found this beautiful Doha by Sant Tulasi Das.
"लोहा पारस परस कै कंचन भई तलवार
तुलसी तीनो ना मिटे - धार मार आकार "
" तुलसी दास "
"Loha paaras paras ke, Kanchan bhayi Talwaar
Tulasi Teeno Na Mitey, Dhaar, Maar, Aakaar. "
In this beautiful Doha (verse ), Sant Tulasi Das, Author of the Raam Charit Maanas, the popular Ramayan - beautifully explains a bitter fact of our spiritual life by giving an example of a sword.
He says when a sword made of steel comes in contact with the 'Paaras Patthar' (alchemy) - it turns into gold.
Its value multiplies many times.
It shines, glitters, and becomes quite spectacular and expensive - but its shape, sharpness, and functioning remain the same.
Even though it has turned into gold, it still injures and may even kill whoever rubs and hones against it.
When we receive the Gyaana, it is like coming in contact with the 'Paaras. We may shine and become very important in the eyes of others. We may start getting a lot of respect and reverence from others - but our 'Svabhaava' - our nature may not change.
Those who are humble by nature - remain humble.
Those who are arrogant by nature - may remain the same and try to become leaders to control others.
Does it mean we can never change?
Well. There is a solution.
"ज्ञान हथौड़ा जे मिले, सतगुरु मिले सुनार
तुलसी तीनो मिट गए धार मार आकार "
" Gyaan Hathauda Je Milay, Satguru Milay Sunaar
'Tulasi' Teeno Mit Gaye - Dhaar, Maar, Aakaar. "
The shape and sharpness of the sword can be changed and molded by hitting with a strong Hammer - repeatedly.
Its killing properties can also be changed by converting it into a gold ornament or a golden sculpture.
Remembering the Gyana over and over is like being hit by a hammer. It can slowly remove the ego and arrogance from the mind and change the 'Svabhava' - the nature of a person.
But this hammering of listening and remembering the Gyana must hit the heart and sub-conscience mind..... not just the ears.
Only then the ' Svabhaav ' can be changed.
" Rajan Sachdeva "
Note : * Paaras Patthar is a mythical - magical stone also known as Philosophers' Stone
Very appropriate and beautiful thoughts backed up by Sant Tulsi Dass Dohas... Observation on this Human Behaviour explained is really excellent. Thanks as usual Mahatma jee
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ReplyDeleteI think both can be changed with constant practice -- if we are willing to change - if we really want to
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ReplyDeleteRev.Rajan Jì. Thanks very much Jì for sharing the wonderful thought and it’s very true.
ReplyDeleteThanks Professor Sahib for enlightening about significance of "continuity-in-learning" for all of us with a view to keeping our mindset; behaviour; inter-personal interactions positively grounded, thereby keeping our frayed tempers, inflated ego etc. under control, if not totally eliminated.
ReplyDeleteI read both dohas before but your explanation is remarkable 🙏🌹
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ReplyDeleteUncle ji, I have wondered this about myself. I have this Brahm Gyana, I am aware that this Ultimate Reality (Paramarthika) is also present in my transactional reality (Vyavaharika). They co-exist and I must see the unity in both. Once I do this, then I really have to implore into how much have I changed. Have I become arrogant? Do I get a boost after praise? Do I really serve selflessly (nature/social structure may provide naturally reward)? Am I greedy and look to steal the rights of others? It's one thing praising I have some great knowledge but applying is totally another. I am really happy I read this today because it gives me hope that with continuous remembrance of Gyana, perceiving Nirankar as the all-pervading, I will be mindful of my behavior, actions and even more so my thoughts and intentions. Knowledge alone will not help, actions must coincide with it. Thank you ji!
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DeleteThank you, Rahul ji for your great input on this topic. I also often wonder about myself - How much have I improved myself during my journey.
Undoubtedly, this introspection is the first thing we need in oreder to grow - to improve ourselves and succeed in attaining our goal.