There is one very straight-forward point. Understand it properly, then your spiritual practices will go very well. Just as it is accepted and known that (the current of) Gangaji is flowing, then thereafter there will be no doubt about whether the current of Gangaji is flowing or not. Now, just as the current of Gangaji is flowing (moving rapidly), similarly the current of life is flowing (moving rapidly).
This entire world is constantly moving towards disappearing. That which is seen (visible) is every moment going towards un-seen (invisible). That which was visible yesterday is invisible today. Think a little bit and see, that the body that was there yesterday, is not there today. It is changing every moment. In this manner, the visible is becoming invisible moment by moment. It is a simple straight-forward point. There is nothing to learn. Whether you accept it, or you know it, all this is going away. If there is any doubt regarding this, then speak up ! The day someone dies, people say, that today he died. But in reality, the day he was born, that very same day, the dying began, and the day he dies, the dying is completed.
The present, situation – circumstance is going away moment by moment. Wealth and poverty, respect – disrespect, honor-dishonor, strong-weak, diseased-healthy etc. whatever be the current situation or condition, it is all going away. Now what is there to be pleased and displeased about all this? After understanding this point, remain firm and determinate on it. Now if someone comes and says that so-and-so died, then let the feelings within be that what is new about this? That which has been happening all the time (every moment), that only happened. If something new is seen, it is that the visible is going towards being invisible. Our sight is not on this, therefore, when we hear about dying, we begin to worry, we feel hurt.
This world is the abode of death. This is the place for the dying. All those who live here are the kind to die and die only. Besides death, what else is there? As a matter of fact, everything is going into non-existence. So far the number of days that have been lived, that many days one has died; it is a lie that we have lived that long. And we have died, this point is absolutely correct. One has to understand this point, one does not have to remember it.
Now tell me, with regards to the days that you have lived, do you not see in it the act of dying? Think! if the black hair did not die, then where did the white hair come from? Regarding the white hair, you say that a transformation has taken place. If that is the case, then what happens at death? It is a transformation only. Previously the way the body looked so alive, it does not appear like that now. It does not look like it is breathing and living like before. Half your life has gone away, then you have died partially (half) already!
Half the life has already gone by – you accept this point, but you are half dead – this point you cannot understand or comprehend. As a matter of fact, it is one and the same thing. The difference is only of words, but in sentiments, there is no difference whatsoever. Since it appears harsh to the ear, therefore it seems that there is desire to live. But the point is still very true. Half the life has gone away, this is clear, therefore that which you already have understood, I am making more firm and clear. That is all my work is. I am not saying anything new.
There are three points – one is learnt, one is accepted (believed), and one is known. Simply accept it firmly, or know it thoroughly – that is all I am saying. Then that point will remain ever kindled. There is no doubt about it. Is there ever a doubt about the number of years that have gone by? If there is no doubtt, then how is it that you are not sure about the number of years you have died? The body is leaving constantly (at all times), this is the absolute truth.
I am sharing with you something that took place in my life. The day I understood that this scene that is visible is moving towards being invisible; I was so very pleased that Oh ho ! What an exceptional point this is ! What a great point ! I do not cheat, I do not tell lies. You please pay a little attention, that is this body moving towards death or is it moving towards life? The real truth is that it is moving towards death. If visible is moving towards the invisible, then this body too is moving towards invisible (death).
The thought that came to my mind is that just as when a child learns A, B, C, D etc., then he remembers it once and for all. When asked, he will immediately repeat it. He does not have to remember it. In the same way, while walking-strolling and at all times you be aware that, everything is going away. The visible is becoming invisible. The existent is becoming non-existent. Life is going towards death. What is seen is moving towards becoming unseen. In this manner, be aware of this at all times, then automatically it will have a tremendous impact on you. You will benefit immensely. Like a child, learn and memorize this lesson once and for all.
The extent to which one is greedier for sense pleasures, to that extent, these points will not be honored. Greed and honor are two things. There is less honor for this point and more honor for greed. The main mistake is that you do not have much honor and respect for this point. Therefore, today onwards, give due honor and respect to this point.
Narayana ! Narayana !! Narayana !!!
From Book in Hindi “Taattvik Pravachan” by Swami Ramsukhdasji
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