The mind burdened with too many thoughts causes stress. Constantly thinking about objects, relationships and success/failure in the world causes stress. Objects of the world being non-SELF (anatma) mind gets burdened. A stressful situation is called “Pravratti marga” in scriptures. Vratti means thoughts. Pra vratti means more and more thoughts.
On the other hand SELF enquiry leads to reduction in thoughts. Mind becomes peaceful and leads to blissful state. This is called “Nivratti Marga”. Ni – means freedom, Vratti means thoughts.
Pravratti or Nivratti , stress or bliss is our choice. Chose the path of Self enquiry and be Blissful (Ananda).
Sri Prabhuji
29th September 2024