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Steps Towards Peace -- Swami Nikhilananda Saraswati |
Let us analyze why we are unhappy? Unhappiness is due to the presence of the negativities of jealousy, anger, greed, delusion that we harbor. The three gateways to hell are anger, greed and desire. Determine to close these three gates. Develop a sense of satisfaction (santosh). Objects of the world undoubtedly give us joy but they cannot fulfill our greed. As we take the first step, we drop the cravings and anger. We also take responsibility and do our duties. Do that which is right and follow the righteous path. This in a nutshell is the teaching of karma yoga. It is the correct way to act for act we must. We cannot improve our life by being lazy and not doing anything or by blaming others. We alone can improve our lives.
The first step teaches us to take charge and live for our own self, the second step teaches us to live for others. Those who have understood the importance of being responsible for their own lives should then live for others. |
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