Dreams Are Dreams
Moment a desire arises
we become joyous
Mind starts ruminating
We are hooked on to it
What began as a mere thought
Now controls our mind, actions
Mind thinks about non fulfillment of desire
our happiness is ruined
Many youngsters aim for high marks in exams
These dreams are encouraged by parents
They make mind restless, take away concentration
Tension to perform leads to nervousness,
memory loss, trembling hands, lack of confidence
BP, depression and much more...
Our life is destined since birth
I know of astrologers who can predict the future
An astrologer predicted my future
Whatever he stated came true
This proves thinking and dreaming are futile acts
When we work, our mind should be mindlessly engaged in the task at hand
Complete, absolute concentration is the key to perfection
If we think of future while working, our productivity reduces
When a job is badly done, results cannot be guaranteed
Thinking beyond present moment is not intelligent living
Dream is a non-existent entity
It's fulfillment depends on many factors beyond our control
Life is ever-changing, everything is transient
Present is reality, hundred percent surety
Just enjoy it fully, you will be happy surely
Do your job with dedication and sincerity
But without any thoughts about results
Mind at the task in hand gives peace and bliss
That's what meditation is all about
Desires merely exist in mind,
Desireless mind is tranquil mind
Enjoy life, Don't allow desires to ruin it
It is not worth it
30.06.2021
For A broken person, Faraz Ajmal
References from Bhagvad Gita:
BG 2.62: While contemplating on the objects of the senses, one develops attachment to them. Attachment leads to desire, and from desire arises anger.
BG 2.63: Anger leads to clouding of judgment, which results in bewilderment of the memory. When the memory is bewildered, the intellect gets destroyed; and when the intellect is destroyed, one is ruined.
BG 2.50: One who prudently practices the science of work without attachment can get rid of both good and bad reactions in this life itself. Therefore, strive for Yog, which is the art of working skillfully (in proper consciousness)
BG 2.47: You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself to be the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction
BG 2.48: Be steadfast in the performance of your duty, O Arjun, abandoning attachment to success and failure. Such equanimity is called Yog
Copyright © Rama Balasubramanian | Year Posted 2021
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