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They are the chains of our attachments to worldly possessions; they are the chains of our craving to be more and more Western, thereby leading us to forsake the richness of our culture; they are the chains of corruption – both external and internal; they are the chains of desires for sensual fulfillment. binds us. It is the obsession with “success at all costs” which becomes our captor. In order to be truly free, we must loosen the chains of this attachment. We must perform our duties for God, and take whatever comes as prasad. However, we should never become slaves to our desires for possessions, because these desires can never be satiated, and they simply lead to our misery and bondage. The chains of our attachments to worldly possessions and sensual pleasures keep us prisoners even more than the Another chain which, sadly, is enslaving many Indians British imperial rule did. When our focus in life is on today is the desire to be Western. The Western media – attaining more and more wealth, more and more material television, movies, commercials, magazines – have objects, more and more prestige and fame, and more and convinced the Indian people, especially our youth, that the more comforts then we must live within a set of rules even keys to happiness lie in being as Western as possible. Thus, more limited than those imposed by the colonizers. We they chase after Western fashions, Western entertainment must forsake our family for our job. We must spend less and Western lifestyles. However, although the West has a and less time engaged in spiritual pursuits in order to “get great deal to offer in terms of academic and professional ahead” at work. We must travel extensively, thereby excellence, it does NOT hold the keys to true peace, weakening the bonds of family. But, most importantly, meaning and joy in life. These keys lie in the ancient, yet when we are focused on material success, or sensual timeless, culture of India. They lie in the wisdom of our pleasures, we are not even free in our own minds. Check scriptures. They lie in our rich tradition. Thus, our youth yourself. Sit quietly. What comes to you first? Is it God? Is it (and now, unfortunately, their parents as well) are trapped a passage from the scriptures? Is it a desire to go to temple? in a vicious cycle in which with each effort to become more When we are committed primarily to material prosperity, and more Western they must forsake another piece of their our predominant thoughts tend to be those pertaining to Indian culture. Thus, although they are searching for deep our careers, our investments, our colleagues, our projects and lasting happiness, they will find only superficial, and our desires. These concerns trap us and prevent us from finding true freedom in life. temporary pleasure. The key to breaking this chain lies in love and acceptance Yes, it is wonderful to be successful. It is wonderful to be of Bharat Mata and Her culture. It lies in learning as much prosperous. It is wonderful to be comfortable and to enjoy as we can – academically, professionally, technically, life. Even in our scriptures, Bhagwan Shri Krishna was a scientifically – from the West without abandoning our king who lived in a city of gold. However, it is the pre- loyalty to our own value system and our own sanskaras. occupation with the accumulation of more and more that When our children can look at themselves and their friends DROPS DROPS OF OF OF NECTAR NECTAR NECTAR . 150 DROPS DROPS OF OF NECTAR NECTAR . 151
and say, “I am proud to be Indian,” then, and only then, will they truly be free. We are also bound by the chains of corruption – corruption within our government and social systems, as well as corruption within our families and ourselves. Corruption in the government and our social systems is a problem which must be eradicated if India is ever to be a truly free nation. Freedom implies trust. Inherent in the meaning of true freedom is the ability to have faith in that system to which one adheres. If we require the people to pay heed to the government (and if we require them to abide by the rules set out by the government), then we must, in turn, give them a government in which they can have faith. Otherwise, if we demand their loyalty and obedience to a system riddled by corruption and dishonesty, then are we any better than a colonizer? However, it is not only corruption in the government which enslaves the people; the corruption within our own hearts can be even more insidious. Are we honest people? Are we righteous? Do we uphold the principles of dharma? We fought a long, arduous battle to win our right to freedom. Let us truly bask in this freedom, realizing the real richness of our values, ethics and sanskaras. The principles set forth in our scriptures are just as applicable to people living in modern Mumbai or Delhi as they were to people living thousands of years ago in the Himalayas. Let us not be bound by the chains of jealousy, anger and greed. These chains bind not only our hands but also our hearts. Instead, let us live lives of generosity, seva, love, purity and divinity. Then, our hearts, minds and souls will all be free. Our country won independence more than 50 years ago. When will we win independence over ourselves? When will we be the ones to determine the path of our lives, rather than let that path be dictated by our desires, our attachments, our lust and our greed? God has given each one of us the veto power. We must simply exercise it. I always say, “We are not light bulbs that can be switched on and off at the will of others.” Yet, too frequently, we act like that. Too frequently, we let the rest of the world determine our state of mind, our choices and our values. Let us take our lives back into our own hands, and turn the reins over only to God. When our lives become surrendered to His service, to service for Bharat Mata and to service for dharma, then we will truly be free. . . DROPS DROPS OF OF OF NECTAR NECTAR NECTAR 152 DROPS DROPS OF OF NECTAR NECTAR 153
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Drops of Nectar Fourth Edition A Co
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Swami Chidanand Saraswati,2004, Dro
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Pieces Sent by Others Give, by Kahl
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Thus, in these pages you will find
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INTRODUCTION I have been blessed be
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face, I knew that what He was going
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - ITS MEANING, I
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in the middle of the room, closing
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say, “I will not buy another jack
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way? For how long can you move othe
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