The Hindu on-line
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• November 3, 1995
I think many in this group will be familiar with the column on religion that appears on the last page of The Hindu. Here is one column in the on-line version of Hindu at http://www.webpage.com/hindu. Bound to Him, inseparable like Sri AndaaL says in Thiruppaavai, "undhannOdu uRavEl namakku ingu ozhikka ozhiyaadhu" service to Him is the only way to rid ourself of grief and achieve eternal and undiminishing happiness not only in the other world, but here and now as well. -- Dileepan ==========The Hindu Article==================================== Repose faith in God's grace Date: 28-10-1995 :: Pg: 24 :: Col: c Cl: Religion MADRAS, Oct. 28. The tendency of modern man is to reach out for the fleeting shadows of worldly attractions. Some have even lost faith in religious truth and moral values. Some hunger for transient honour and seek self-defeating enjoyment. They forget that human reason, unaided and unsupported by scriptures cannot take them very far. They cannot pull themselves out by their own efforts. They need God's grace, which is there always but do not yearn to receive. The sacred works remind them that worldly knowledge which they acquire will be purposeless as at the end of their journey in life it does not help them to see God. Basically, the soul within each man is sinless, free from grief. But when the influence of delusion distracts it, the soul errs and makes the person behave in a selfish manner. Until such a fallen soul unconditionally accepts God's supremacy, this illusion will continue to extend its stranglehold. Riches, honour, power and position, blinds man and make him drift away from God. One who aspires to resist the impact of the worldly temptations should firmly hold to the feet of God and constantly remember Him. Then he is sure to find an end to his restlessness in his voyage. Due to ignorance men remain engrossed in worldly activities. They may desire to reach God but may fail. They need the guidance of an enlightened person who will show them the way by pointing out various simple steps. Beginning with the process of remembrance of God, aspirants will have to go through the stages of retention, meditation, continuous recollection and then communion with God. They will not then allow themselves to get drowned in worldliness. The scriptures serve to instruct men who are inclined to reach God's kingdom, to hear about God's superhuman deeds when He was amidst humanity, chant His names and sing His glory. ``When the Lord is near us and loves us, why not worship Him and obtain His grace'' saints ask us. God being co-eval with His names, when they are cited with devotion, He will reveal Himself in the devotees' hearts, explained Sri B. V. Paramahamsa Maharaj (Gaudiya Math) in a lecture. While repeating God's names, there should be total concentration, purity of the mind and recollection of His qualities particularly of His compassion towards human beings. Lord Chaitanya has referred to the four merits of a devotee humanity, forbearance, desirelessness and offering of due respects to all Godly souls. Those who thus hold on to God should display total confidence in the Lord's powers, undertake only those duties which will gladden Him and feel quite secure that God will take care of their interests. ================================================================
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