Teachings of Lord Buddha –

One of the five precepts of Buddhism is ‘Morality’, all the religion insists to follow the principle of virtue and practice of non-violence, evade from misconduct, robbery, and addiction to intoxicating drinks.   They encourage attributes like generosity, simplicity, forbearance, honesty, serenity, love, care, compassion, kindness, and discipline; which can lead to the path of enlightenment.  Practice of mindful Meditation helps for mental development, it strengthens our mind and removes the mental confusion, it brings the serenity of mind, it improves concentration, creativity, vigor and it also helps to achieve good conduct.  Wisdom or enlightenment is the Supreme state of consciousness; we have to make every effort to achieve that the highest state of mind, the realization of supreme consciousness is possible only if the mind is calm and pure.  The human life is full of sufferings; it is an inevitable part of life, sufferings from physical and mental ailments, deaths, the pain of separation, loss, and failures, major reason for sufferings are attachments, endless desires, possessiveness, yearn for sensual pleasure, desire to accumulate wealth, money, fame, etc..  Suffering causes lack of control over anger, lust, desire, ego, pride, and jealous, surprisingly sufferings are an individual choices.   Hence, sufferings are not mandatory though it is an inevitable part of life, there are ways to put an end to sufferings once for all,  Nirvana is the supreme state where there is no suffering, in this state person will be freed from attachment and desires, there is no fear or anxiety.  Therefore, virtues and disciplined life can only lead to the path of enlightenment, leaving behind all the wickedness, cruelties, conceitedness, and following strict celibacy, simple way of living will help to create all new perception, right thinking, aspiration and desire to free from attachments, ignorance, and hatred.   The practice of meditation helps to achieve control over sense, words, actions, and thoughts; it promotes good thought, it helps to refrain from evil deeds, usage of abusive language, getting involved in improper means of intoxication.  Mindful meditation helps to attain complete awareness of body, mind, and feelings.  The overall well-being can be achieved through meditation, reading scriptures and taking part in religious rites.

Sage of Kanchi –

Pranams at the lotus feet of Sri Paramacharya !

Sri Paramacharya conducted various Vidhwath Sabha, religious and spiritual programs in the revered Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam, it was always crowded with wise, scholars and intellectuals from various places, it gave an excellent opportunities to the scholars for sharing their knowledge in Veda, Vedanta and sacred scriptures, those activities are still taking place under the benefaction of 7oth pontiff of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam Sri Shankara Vijayendhra Saraswathi Swamigal.  Acharya put in simple words about the existence of ocean sized supreme bliss which is the real nature of soul, unfortunately we often forget to realize the true nature of soul while chasing for fame, wealth, and material happiness which are flimsy in nature.  Intellectuals who are well aware of the nature of material happiness will not chase for those things.  Paramacharya explained the need for mediation on regular basis, bathing cleanse the physical impurities, we concentrate on washing away the dirt accumulated on the physical body on regular basis, in the same manner our inner self also get polluted with various sensations which needs to be cleansed on daily basis with meditation upon supreme Lord, it helps to wash away the wicked thoughts before it get out of control.   Happiness is like streak of sun light passing through the woods while the movement of branches takes place and it is momentary; therefore contemplate upon permanent happiness which is the nature of supreme soul.  Acharya beautifully described quintessence of ‘Oneness in All’ with a simple illustration, human are born with sense of intelligence, while seeing one’s own image on the mirror, no one will react to it outrageously, whole Universe is the creation of supreme spirit, it reveals the nature of all-pervading Bhramam which resides as soul in living beings, the knowledge about Oneness in All sow the seed for compassion towards each other, it removes grief and unknown fears, ultimately worshiper would be freed from rebirth.