At times, we think about the meaningfulness or significance of this life because sometimes, we feel that this life is significant, remarkable or divine. But sometimes, it seems to be worthless or meaningless. These are the feelings which come and go and affect some of us emotionally, mentally or psychologically at a deeper level. Actually this feeling of worthlessness is not related to life. This feeling will come even when we have the best, superior life.
Hunger is the basis of all human requirements: The main reason behind the bothersome feeling of worthlessness is the 'hunger'. The foremost requirement of human life is to fulfill the hunger; the hunger of body; the hunger of mind; the hunger of 'Aatman'. Once the physical hunger or the hunger of stomach is fulfilled, man seeks to fulfill the mental hunger; when mental hunger is fulfilled, he seeks to fulfill his 'Aatmic' hunger or the innermost hunger of his spirit. Thus, all the grief, discontentment or dissatisfaction is to satisfy this never-ending 'hunger'
Fulfillment from worldly actions is always temporary: The fulfillment, the satisfaction that we receive from the worldly actions, is always momentary and transient. When we receive that momentary fulfillment and happiness; we think to do something more to be happy again. But when we do not receive any fulfillment or happiness in this fast moving life, we hardly have enough time and chance to sit and relax to think over what is bothering us. We are constantly running without thinking what we are doing? or what should we do?
Hunger is the basis of all human requirements: The main reason behind the bothersome feeling of worthlessness is the 'hunger'. The foremost requirement of human life is to fulfill the hunger; the hunger of body; the hunger of mind; the hunger of 'Aatman'. Once the physical hunger or the hunger of stomach is fulfilled, man seeks to fulfill the mental hunger; when mental hunger is fulfilled, he seeks to fulfill his 'Aatmic' hunger or the innermost hunger of his spirit. Thus, all the grief, discontentment or dissatisfaction is to satisfy this never-ending 'hunger'
Fulfillment from worldly actions is always temporary: The fulfillment, the satisfaction that we receive from the worldly actions, is always momentary and transient. When we receive that momentary fulfillment and happiness; we think to do something more to be happy again. But when we do not receive any fulfillment or happiness in this fast moving life, we hardly have enough time and chance to sit and relax to think over what is bothering us. We are constantly running without thinking what we are doing? or what should we do?
The three 'gunas' or modes control all jivas and their emotions: Lord Krishna confirms the fact to Arjuna that the three gunas or modes of sattva (goodness), rajas (passion) and tamas (ignorance) are the three qualities that exist within all jivas. HE says," There is no one in the three lokas, Kaunteya, who does not have sometimes the feeling of 'Sattva' or goodness; Rajas or passion; Tamas or ignorance" .
Different feelings under three gunas of Tamas (ignorance), Rajas (passion) and Sattva (goodness):
In the mode of Tamas means ignorance or darkness, this world appears not only beautiful to us but also we start expecting happiness and fulfillment from it, in whatever means, good or bad.
In the mode of Rajas means passion, human mind gets the burning desire of something different or more; and now this fire of desire has to be extinguished or doused. However, there is no darkness or ignorance in this mode. Human doesn't want to harm or hurt anyone...just want to derive the happiness.
In the mode of Tamas means ignorance or darkness, this world appears not only beautiful to us but also we start expecting happiness and fulfillment from it, in whatever means, good or bad.
In the mode of Rajas means passion, human mind gets the burning desire of something different or more; and now this fire of desire has to be extinguished or doused. However, there is no darkness or ignorance in this mode. Human doesn't want to harm or hurt anyone...just want to derive the happiness.
Then comes the stage of Sattva, in which man realizes nothing lies in the world; everything has already been done. Every happiness of this world--Kaam, Krodh, Lobh, Moh, Ahankar--is tied in the same way; these gets momentarily satisfied and would be active again. So, in sattva, man attains the feeling of "Vairagya" or "non-attachment". The person who stays in the stage of "Sattvaguna", the life seems to him blissful as he attains the feeling of "Vairagya". One who does not have attained the feeling of "Vairagya" and thinks that he will live in this "Sansar" forever, and obtain all happiness from it is an 'ignorant' and 'unwise' person because happiness of this material world is just like a breeze coming for a short while.
The one who has emotional strength and some selfless goal leads a meaningful life:
The texture of this human life is interwoven with a basic thread in which every feeling or emotion is temporary. It will come and go. Whatever life you lead, the feeling of meaninglessness or worthlessness will come at some time but those who have some aim; some goal or living this life selflessly with the internal and emotional strength, that makes a meaningful, worthful life. It gives a peaceful sleep at night. Our heart contains peace only when we have given peace to some body's life; when we have brought smile on somebody's face and does something for somebody. This is the basic teaching of our Vedas.
Having some passion and challenging oneself constantly brings worthfulness spontaneously in life:
When life seems to be meaningless, just stop and take out a notepad; write what m I doing with my life. If you start doing something constructive in your life, even in a small way like reading books, writing dairies, it will turn you inward. The child who has the habit of reading, can never be bored in life. He becomes matured very soon and never roam here and there for anybody's acceptance or company or love. That's why it is important to challenge yourself to overcome any boredom. When you're not bored, worthfulness and dignity comes spontaneously.
From the excerpts of OM SWAMI's discourse.
Translated by Pranati Saikia
The one who has emotional strength and some selfless goal leads a meaningful life:
The texture of this human life is interwoven with a basic thread in which every feeling or emotion is temporary. It will come and go. Whatever life you lead, the feeling of meaninglessness or worthlessness will come at some time but those who have some aim; some goal or living this life selflessly with the internal and emotional strength, that makes a meaningful, worthful life. It gives a peaceful sleep at night. Our heart contains peace only when we have given peace to some body's life; when we have brought smile on somebody's face and does something for somebody. This is the basic teaching of our Vedas.
Having some passion and challenging oneself constantly brings worthfulness spontaneously in life:
When life seems to be meaningless, just stop and take out a notepad; write what m I doing with my life. If you start doing something constructive in your life, even in a small way like reading books, writing dairies, it will turn you inward. The child who has the habit of reading, can never be bored in life. He becomes matured very soon and never roam here and there for anybody's acceptance or company or love. That's why it is important to challenge yourself to overcome any boredom. When you're not bored, worthfulness and dignity comes spontaneously.
From the excerpts of OM SWAMI's discourse.
Translated by Pranati Saikia
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