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Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
His prayer for us to get over our difficulties is not for our external circumstances to get mended to our liking, but we being able to mend our inner self to be happy in all circumstances.
In summary, to be happy in all circumstances, we have to practice happiness in the present than thinking it is a distant state we will arrive at. Remembering Master and following the commandments makes it possible that in that in the midst of all circumstances, we can surely attempt being happy and in our humble capacity make others happy to make our lives meaningful.
My humble pranaams to all of you for allowing me to share my thoughts.
9. Dr. S.V. Raghavan
The Message of Love Universal of which the above statement forms a part also contains the statement of the Master, “It is a hidden dictum of Nature that every soul must live a happy and restful life. If we do otherwise we are spoiling His world”. This is confirmed by the inherent desire felt within every one of us not only to be happy but also for ever.
The word happiness is said to have derived from the old English ‘hap’ which means chance, occurrence, circumstance, luck and ‘mishap’ is an unfortunate occurrence. ‘Perhaps’ is also a related word meaning ‘possibly’, indicating a possible happening or scenario. The above would suggest that happiness just happens, it arises spontaneously and naturally. The dictionary meaning of happiness is joy, being pleased and contented. We should note that there is no happiness without contentment. Though some regard happiness to be a state of mind, it is commonly expressed as a feeling state. It is
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