God is upholding you in every step; to find yourself you must forget your ambitions.

शमथ। Samatha

Human beings have the unique quality of knowing that we are alive and so are everything around us. Other animals and plants around us are functional but lack this quality. This higher cognition has brought us where we are. We cannot take this for granted. To acknowledge this is not enough, but must be complemented with definitive action.

The uniqueness that human beings possess has placed us in a particular position on this planet which other species are not in. While all species are naturally disposed to protect themselves and their own, they have no larger awareness of nature. Our intelligence has created various means to keep us comfortable during our stay here. As a result, we have added a lot of pressure on the nature around us which includes various other living beings. Our distinguishing characteristic is that we are aware of this, and we have the power to direct our intelligence to influence it so that the well-being of all can be ensured.

Our intelligence could create because God has given it to us. When the government gives the policeman a gun, it is not to threaten and exploit, but to protect and serve. If he uses it only to his advantage, it does not take any time to bring chaos into his life. Whereas when he uses it to the benefit of the larger society, peace and harmony is ensured.

If you are consumed by your ambitions alone, you will miss yourself. Use your intelligence not for yourself and your pleasure, but for the benefit of the larger existence.

Feel Blessed
Swastham Shantam Sampurnam