Perfume Of Wholeness

To go beyond fragmentation and diviseveness is essential not only for the survival but also for the fulfillment of our potential. Sadly we see the world fragmented by religions, races, classes and colors of our skin.. God has created all beings equal regardless of man -created differences. This looks like a revolutionary idea. We all need not internalize it and to manifest it and put it into our daily actions. I agree with Vimala Thaker's assertion when she writes" In this era to become a spiritual inquirer without social consciousness is a luxury that we can ill afford, and to be a social activist without a scientific understanding of the inner workings of the mind is the worst folly." This is a big challenge as we have to revolt against our longheld beliefs of discrimination, prejudices, and prefences to expand our narrow mindedness outlook. The inner change leads to outer change. This way we become whole and embrace unitive consiousness. Such inner work takes time as the inner chains of divisiveness are strongly built. I was blessed to be in a relatively poor family but my parents have cultivated inner wealth of love, compassion and kindness. They were role models for all of us in our family. My childhood experiences and learning to live with open mindedness and open heartfulnes have enriched my life and I am very grateful to them for planting the seeds of uncondional love. Learning and practicing mindfulness and meditation in my everyday life and living mindfully has kept the candle of awakening shining in my mind and heart. Namaste! Jagdish P Dave

To go beyond fragmentation and diviseveness is essential not only for the survival but also for the fulfillment of our potential. Sadly we see the world fragmented by religions, races, classes and colors of our skin.. God has created all beings equal regardless of man -created differences. This looks like a revolutionary idea. We all need to internalize it and to manifest it and put it into our daily actions. I agree with Vimala Thaker's assertion when she writes" In this era to become a spiritual inquirer without social consciousness is a luxury that we can ill afford, and to be a social activist without a scientific understanding of the inner workings of the mind is the worst folly." This is a big challenge as we have to revolt against our longheld beliefs of discrimination, prejudices, and prefences to expand our narrow mindedness outlook. The inner change leads to outer change. This way we become whole and embrace unitive consiousness. Such inner work takes time as the inner chains of divisiveness are strongly built. I was blessed to be in a relatively poor family but my parents have cultivated inner wealth of love, compassion and kindness. They were role models for all of us in our family. My childhood experiences and learning to live with open mindedness and open heartfulnes have enriched my life and I am very grateful to them for planting the seeds of uncondional love. Learning and practicing mindfulness and meditation in my everyday life and living mindfully has kept the candle of awakening shining in my mind and heart. Namaste! Jagdish P Dave