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Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
desires is not bad but we need to be watchful that we are not becoming slaves of them.
Keeping up with the central theme of the message as understood by me, i.e. need of contentment in life to be truly happy, I would like to conclude the paper with thoughts of Pujya Sir, once again, from article “Determination and Contentment” (BP Vol 3, Page 15)– “There is no use in wailing over the past and getting distracted. We should remember that "contentment is the greatest form of wealth." Contentment and acceptance of the situation should never be confused with complacence and indifference. Cultivating contentment means learning to appreciate what is given rather than focusing on what may be missing. "I am satisfied" is not the same as "I do not mind even if I do not have?" The commandments 5 and 7 of the Master requires us to develop the attitude of 'radical acceptance' which implies unconditional Maitri (friendliness) where openness and love are such as that we are prepared always to receive with gratitude all that happens to us. Such a life of contentment has no barriers to the being and any and every one finds a place in our heart even if we do not like what they may think or do. Contentment really means that we have the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, having the courage to change the things that can be changed and the wisdom to know the difference between these two.”
Pranam.
4. Smt. Bh. Devasena
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