A lamp in india lit near gods to enlighten the Temple.
Author: Aditya thaokar
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THE MEANING OF LIFE: SOME THOUGHTS, MANY BORROWED
Many ask the question: “Does life have any meaning at all?”
My answer is this: life, in itself, may have no inherent meaning. It is up to each of us to give our life meaning. In other words, you are the one who provides meaning to your life.
Life is a mixture of ups and downs. For some, the downs may seem more frequent than the ups. This is where self-effort and self-discipline become vital. For a few, life may seem like a bed of roses. But for most, it is a struggle—and so we must struggle. We must fight, and fight until the very end.
Yield not to feebleness; yield not to weaknesses; yield not to temptations; yield not to evil.
You are a warrior, a fighter. Overcome all that is bad and evil.
The Creator is impartial. Each one of us has been gifted with some UNIQUE quality. Becoming aware of this gift and accepting it as a fact of life is crucial.
The next step is to identify your unique talent.
Then nurture it.
Develop it to its fullest potential.
Express it through a suitable endeavor—not just to benefit yourself and your family but also to serve society, perhaps even all mankind.
When you do this, your life becomes meaningful.
When your achievements benefit all humankind, you become a blessing to the world.
Along this path, you will have lit many lamp posts, guiding your stumbling brethren who gratefully find comfort and hope in their lives.
In the end, we come to fully realize that, despite our differences, at the core of our being we are all one. This is the essence of Advaita—non-duality. You are not merely your body, mind, intellect, senses, or ego. You are a limitless being, the Atman. A spark of the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Eternal.
It is Maya that makes you believe you are an ordinary being—powerless, helpless, tossed about by life’s vicissitudes. Maya deludes us in many ways, confusing reality with illusion.
But once you realize your true Self, Maya vanishes. You shine in the glory of the Omniscient and Omnipotent.
It is never too late to realize your potential and make life truly meaningful. No matter where you stand now, this goal is still within your reach.
May God help you on this path toward perfection and self-realization!
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