There are two ways of living – Pravratti marga and Nivratti marga (Bhagavadgita 18.30). Vratti means thoughts. Life style which increases thoughts is called Pravratti Maarga. When the mind chases sense pleasures from the outer world, thoughts multiply. Mind full of thoughts leads to stressful life style.
On the other hand mind engaged into SELF enquiry, SELF realization calms down. Thoughts decrease. More and more bliss is experienced. Decrease of thoughts is called Nivratti. Life style with Shravan-Manana-Nidhidhyasa and SELF enquiry is the path of Bliss (Nivratti Maarga).
A person chasing sense pleasures in the path of stress (pravratti Maarga) eventually ends up in mess. The actions leading to sense pleasures is called kamya karma (desire oriented actions). To come out the stress and mess such a person should perform all actions as Karma Yoga (Selfless service).
A life style of Atmano Mokshartham (Self Realization) and Jagad Hitaya Cha (Selfless service) is the best approach to life.
Sri Prabhuji
17th May 2024