Page 397 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

No doubt the world will be paradise, but for that we have to work very hard
nature leading to confusion, dejection, despair and chaos. This state of mind influences the thought environment in and around and has a cumulative and collective dimension spoiling the atmosphere on a larger scale. Therefore it is most essential that the individual consciousness has to evolve and grow into Cosmic (Brahmand) consciousness so that one is not only happy with himself but also gets the capacity to radiate that happiness in and around
progressively to the whole world.
The Great Master says, “ World peace is closely related with the peace of the individual of which one has to take into account the inner state of one’s mind. If man’s mind is brought to the state of peace and order, every thing in the outside world will get into order in the same colour. But it is sad that the world has lost its real basis, and for its reestablishment, it is necessary to adopt means, which promote the feeling of peace and calmness of mind of the individual man. What we have to do for the purpose is to introduce proper adjustment in the mental tendencies of the individual, which is in effect is the proper moulding and regulation of mind (SDG- pg.18).
So, happiness (Paradise) is the basic premise to work upon - for in that disposition of mind only the optimal growth and development is possible to be had and expressed as the Master puts “ God has created the world so that every flower may grow in its right standard” (SDG- pg.36).
It is a matter of our experience ‘that’ the humane nature has become ‘alien’ to the species ‘Homo Sapiens’ and man is overburdened with ‘animal consciousness’, which in any case already exists in everyone. The onslaught of T.V. and other media is adding fuel to the fire and is causing havoc. The qualities of aggression, impulsiveness, jealousy, greed and so on in the minds of
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