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Archive for the ‘M K Gandhi’ Category
Live n Let Live
2008
04.06
04.06
In few words, MG defines and describes the purpose n way of life.
“Live simply, so that others may simply live.”
~ Mahatma Gandhi
Satya
2008
01.07
01.07
The word Satya (Truth) is derived from Sat, which means ‘being’. Nothing is or exists in reality except Truth. That is why Sat or Truth is perhaps the most important name of God. In fact it is more correct to say that Truth is God, than to say that God is Truth. But as we cannot do without a ruler or a general, such names of God as ‘King of Kings’ or ‘The Almighty’ are and will remain generally current. On deeper thinking, however, it will be realized, that Sat or Satya is the only correct and fully significant name for God.
And where there is Truth, there also is knowledge which is true. Where there is no Truth, there can be no true knowledge. That is why the word Chit or knowledge is associated with the name of God. And where there is true knowledge, there is always bliss (Ananda). There sorrow has no place. And even as Truth is eternal, so is the bliss derived from it. Hence we know God as Sat-chit-ananda, One who combines in Himself Truth, Knowledge and Bliss.
Devotion to this Truth is the sole justification for our existence. All our activities should be centered in Truth. Truth should be the very breath of our life.
Source: From Yeravda Mandir (Ashram Observances), by M. K. Gandhi
Gandhi’s Talisman
2008
01.06
01.06
After school days, this is my second glance on Gandhi’s Talisman ::
“I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test.
Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man [woman] whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him [her]. Will he [she] gain anything by it? Will it restore him [her] to a control over his [her] own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj [freedom] for the hungry and spiritually starving millions?Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away.”
- One of the last notes left behind by Gandhiji in 1948, expressing his deepest social thought.
Source: Mahatma Gandhi [Last Phase, Vol. II (1958), P. 65].
When i read, even now while writing, i am in tears and questioning, am i doing something for those who are struggling to survive ? am i helping my motherland in any ways ? No. I am like one of those, who just sit, watch, laugh on my motherland… from far off ….in US. 