For every person the definition of joy is different. One is taught things by the family and society and it is on that basis that we define joy. From one generation to the other the thoughts are carried forward.
Some think joy is in living in a beautiful home, for others eating good food is most joyous. Some think true joy is in having a beautiful life partner and children. Some think that being good in the eyes of others is the real joy of life. But these definitions are not your own. You have adopted a view which you have been taught. And those who taught you this, knew what they were doing. They wanted to limit your thoughts to a restricted area so that you would not become independent, rather do as you were told. A family man keeps travelling on the same old path. He cannot think of a change in his life because right from his childhood he has been told that this is the only way of life.
Once a meeting took place and very eloquent high sounding speeches were made. Finally it was decided to take out a procession. All pledged that they would not back out even if the police fired at them. But the next day hardly a fourth of the original crowd gathered. I asked them- “Just yesterday everyone had pledged so solemnly. Why have all not turned Up?” One of them who was just about to sneak away said- “I am a family man. If something happens to me what shall happen to my children?”
It means being a family man is a handicap. It restricts one’s thoughts and actions. A family man becomes self centered. He avoids troubles and fights even at the cost of bearing with injustice. He says- I am courageous, but my family responsibilities force me to keep away from troubles!
What is true joy or-Anand?
Joy is a relative experience. If one feels an inner satisfaction and happiness on doing something then one is experiencing true joy. True joy comes from within and not because of praise of some person. How many times have you felt like taking off your clothes and getting soaked in rain? But the very next moment you curb your thoughts, worried what the people might think about you. And all you do is silently watch through your window the rain pouring on to the earth. You are forced to kill your feelings and daily you crush so many thoughts to death. And because you stop the joy from within to pour forth, you start to seek it outside.
I receive many letters daily saying- Gurudev, please do not go back to Siddhashram. We still need you. I tell them- “Fine I shall stay back now. But when I finally leave will you go with me?” If you wish to go with me then you shall have to make efforts right from this moment. You shall have to put all you have at stake to go with me. One of the disciples said- “Gurudev, let me build a house for my children first then I will do as you say.” Some other disciple said- Let me marry off my daughter then I shall be free of all tension. Then you can take me anywhere. Right now I have lots of things to do in life.
You are all like mere puppets and you dream of going with me! If you wish to go with me you shall have to change your outlook. You shall have to banish the thoughts which are there in your mind. You shall have to achieve the state of thoughtless mind. Only then shall you be able to experience joy in life. Only then shall you be able to go where I lead you.
Only then shall I be convinced that this disciple is finally ready and is no longer a coward. I shall know then that this disciple has realized his power, his goal, the source of true joy and now he can be given some important work to do. Now great thoughts can be put in his mind which shall touch his heart rather than create a turmoil in his mind.
To sow the seed of joy! I have kept sowing seeds of true joy in the hearts of my disciples in my whole life . Many tried to assess the worth of these seeds. Some thought that through these seeds they would be able to fulfill all their hoes sky high, they went on wishing for more and more. Very few realized that the seeds that Gurudev has given us are meant to be sown in the heart. They realized that the divine experiences which they have had through the Guru are to be treasured and enjoyed.
They realized that the real aim of life is not to wander about meaninglessly. They realized that true joy is in the words of Gurudev and in his thoughts. These disciples have assumed big duties in life and ever remain immersed in an ocean of joy. They work selflessly. They are fully devoted and they never think they are giving or taking anything.
It is still not too late. A feeling of purity and sacredness has started to emerge from within. The society had filled you with the garbage of useless wishes, hopes, thoughts and feelings. In such a corrupted medium the seeds of love cannot germinate. First you shall have to get rid of all garbage. You shall have to create a state of pure and thoughtless mind. When this happens, all paths to the highest state shall by themselves open up before you. I gift you dreams!
Dear disciples! I won’t burden you with my experiences in this world. I do not want you to experience the pain that I have. I wish to give you joy that you can experience. I wish you to have spiritual experiences that I have had. I wish these experiences to be permanently etched in your heart. I wish that you could gift these experiences to others. I am not asking you to leave your family life.
I wish to change your outlook towards life so that your thoughts could be concentrated on the goal of attaining true joy in life. I wish you to feel and laugh heartily. I wish a joyous smile could play on your lips. I wish you could enjoy each moment in life. I wish you could know what is the essence of life. I wish you could lead a life according to your own wishes. Only then shall my efforts bear fruit.
I am not asking you to break the rules of society or become completely overwhelmed by them. All I wish is that you should make each moment of this life, gifted by the Lord, worthwhile. I wish that you should not spend your life only in tasks which might well bring material comforts but no joy. We do not have to prepare a caravan or set out on a long journey. We have to travel inwards. In this journey there shall be moments which shall make you thoughtless and these moments shall be most fruitfull. When you shall be sharing this joy with others you shall have to face arguments and criticism.
People will try to hurt you but do not get perturbed. When you have decided at heart and not with your mind then just go on travelling on this path singing, laughing, smiling, dancing like Meera. Lots to do Still! The work that we have started has yet to expand a lot. Many people shall come and join this movement. Millions shall stop wandering about and find the right path. Meditation and Yoga centers shall be set up. People shall sit together and have divine experiences.
This process has already begun. All are devoted to this task. Everyone understands his duty well. But there sure are very few disciples who are fully devoted and who understand their responsibilities.
I am asking you to look within and try to analyze your thoughts. Look into your heart and soul and not in your mind and then you shall see that I eagerly wait to take you in my arms.
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