When Light Shines, Darkness Becomes The Light
जब प्रकाश चमकता है, अंधेरा प्रकाश बन जाता है- टिक नाट हान (२५ सितम्बर, २०१९)
समय-समय पर आप बेचैन हो सकते हैं, और बेचैनी दूर नहीं होती। ऐसे समय में, बस चुपचाप बैठें, अपनी सांस पर ध्यान दें, आधा मुस्कुरान रखें और बेचैनी पर अपनी जागरूकता को चमकाएं। उसका आँकलन न करें या इसे नष्ट करने का प्रयास न करें, क्योंकि यह बेचैनी स्वयं आप हैं। यह पैदा होती है, इसके अस्तित्व की कुछ अवधि होती है, और यह दूर होती है, काफी स्वाभाविक रूप से। उसके स्रोत को खोजने की बहुत जल्दी न करें । इसे गायब करने के लिए बहुत कठिन प्रयास न करें। बस इसे रोशन करें। आप देखेंगे कि यह थोड़ा- थोड़ा कर के बदल जाएगा, विलय हो जाएगा, पर्यवेक्षक, आपके साथ जुड़ता हुआ। कोई भी मनोवैज्ञानिक अवस्था जिसे आप इस रोशनी के अधीन करते हैं, अंततः नरम हो जाएगी और अवलोकन करने वाले मन की प्रकृति को प्राप्त करेगी।
अपने पूरे ध्यान के दौरान, अपनी जागरूकता के सूरज को चमकते रहने दें। भौतिक सूर्य की तरह, जो हर पत्ते और घास के हर पत्ते को रोशन करता है, हमारी जागरूकता हमारे हर विचार और एहसास को रोशनी देती है, जिससे हम उन्हें पहचान सकते हैं, उनके जन्म, अवधि और विघटन के बारे में जान सकते हैं, बिना अवलोकन या मूल्यांकन किए, उनका स्वागत या निर्वासन करते हुए। यह महत्वपूर्ण है कि आप जागरूकता को अपना "सहयोगी" न मानते लें, जिसे "दुश्मनों" को दबाने के लिए पुकारा गया है जो कि आपके अयोग्य विचार हैं। अपने मन को युद्ध के मैदान में मत बदलो। वहां युद्ध मत करो; क्योंकि आपकी सभी भावनाएँ - आनन्द, दुःख, क्रोध, घृणा-- स्वयं का हिस्सा हैं। जागरूकता एक बड़े भाई या बहन की तरह है, कोमल और चौकस, जो हमारे मार्गदर्शन और ज्ञानवर्धन के लिए है। यह एक सहिष्णु और स्पष्ट उपस्थिति है, कभी हिंसक या भेदभावपूर्ण नहीं है। यह विचारों और भावनाओं को पहचानने के लिए है, न कि उन्हें अच्छे या बुरे के रूप में आंकने के लिए, या उन्हें एक-दूसरे से लड़ने के लिए अलग- अलग शिविरों में डाल कर विरोध करने के लिए। अच्छे और बुरे के बीच विरोध की अक्सर प्रकाश और अंधेरे से तुलना की जाती है, लेकिन अगर हम इसे एक अलग तरीके से देखते हैं, तो हम देखेंगे कि जब प्रकाश चमकता है, तो अंधेरा गायब नहीं होता है। यह चला नहीं जाता; यह प्रकाश में विलीन हो जाता है। वह प्रकाश बन जाता है।
कुछ समय पहले मैंने अपने मेहमान को मुस्कुराने के लिए आमंत्रित किया। ध्यान करने का मतलब किसी समस्या से लड़ना नहीं है। ध्यान करने का अर्थ है निरीक्षण करना। आपकी मुस्कान इसे साबित करती है। यह साबित करता है कि आप खुद के साथ उदार हैं, कि जागरूकता का सूरज आप में चमक रहा है, कि आपका अपनी स्थिति पर नियंत्रण है। आप स्वयं हैं, और आपने कुछ शांति प्राप्त कर ली है। यह वह शांति है जो एक बच्चे को आपके निकट होने के लिए प्रेरित करती है।
प्रतिबिंब के लिए मूल प्रश्न: आप इस धारणा से क्या समझते हैं कि जब प्रकाश चमकता है, तो अंधकार प्रकाश बन जाता है? क्या आप किसी ऐसे समय की व्यक्तिगत कहानी बाँट सकते हैं जब आप अवलोकन या मूल्यांकन किए बिना अपने विचारों का देख पाने में सक्षम हुए हों ? आपको अपने साथ उदार बनने में क्या मदद करता है?
टिक नाट हान द्वारा।
By Thich Nhat Hanh.
SEED QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: How do you relate to the notion that when light shines, darkness becomes the light? Can you share a personal story of a time you were able to observe your thoughts without judging or evaluating? What helps you be gentle with yourself?
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13 Past Reflections
On Jan 26, 2020 Ishwar wrote :
Darkness merges in to light. Does it mean my wrongs eg my ego becomes light? Then I might be rationalizing my bad in to good? Seems to be wrong interpretation!!
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On Sep 25, 2019 Subhash Garg wrote :
Darkness of Ignorance colors with Negative Thoughts. Self doubt.
light of Knowledge removes Darkness and turns into Positive Thoughts for Peace and Happiness !!
light of Knowledge removes Darkness and turns into Positive Thoughts for Peace and Happiness !!
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On Sep 25, 2019 RUBY wrote :
Thought provoking! True, darkness does become light only if when light arrives. However, light never become darkness. Darkness is always waiting for light to go away to manifest itself. So, it seems light is the stronger force that always conquers darkness. Without light, there would be no lives, no plants, no energy, no vision.That is about the physical light and darkness outside around me.
I used to meditate in the bushes and mountains a lot few years back. The darkness inside of me becomes light when I am happy for no reason. In the midst of a storm, i am calm, observing myself from far distance in the space, not sure from within this galaxy or another. I observe all my thoughts, aspirations, my existence, my body, my place in this universe. In eternity, somewhere in this vast universe, there I am alone, not wanting to know what i am doing there, why i am there; just enjoying that brief moment which will expire on its own.
I used to meditate in the bushes and mountains a lot few years back. The darkness inside of me becomes light when I am happy for no reason. In the midst of a storm, i am calm, observing myself from far distance in the space, not sure from within this galaxy or another. I observe all my thoughts, aspirations, my existence, my body, my place in this universe. In eternity, somewhere in this vast universe, there I am alone, not wanting to know what i am doing there, why i am there; just enjoying that brief moment which will expire on its own.
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On Sep 25, 2019 Rajul wrote :
When the light shines, darkness becomes the light. Darkness is absence of light, so when light shines, darkness is not there or we can say it has become the light. I am able to observe my thoughts without judging or evaluating , initially i learnt this when i learnt to meditate, now, when I am mindful and bring awareness in every action i do or thought or feeling i get, i am able to observe it for a while without judging or evaluating. The monkey mind becomes often one with it instead of observing it with a distance. Awareness helps me be gentle with myself.
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On Sep 24, 2019 Larissa wrote :
I love the simplicity of this statement, “To meditate means to observe.” This article reminds me to accept myself and all that I am exactly as I am. It’s easy to forget this simple act, in my desire to grow.
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On Sep 24, 2019 Debra J. Cox wrote :
Thank you for this insightful response. As I get older I too am finding myself striving to observe rather than judge. Creating quiet spaces for myself to breath, using mudras to enhance my practice and accepting what the day brings helps me to at least to strive to be kinder, to be calmer, to be my authentic self. Have a wonderful day. debbie cox
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On Sep 24, 2019 Claudia wrote :
Thank you for this beautiful reminder to not let my mind become a battlefield... to allow for all aspects of myself to be observed and possibly to merge. I need this gentle approach very much so that I can learn to live mindfully in stressful times.
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On Sep 24, 2019 Marc wrote :
Just what I needed this morning as a gentle reminder. The battlefield of the mind has been going for too long. During prayer the other day the idea that I don’t have to perform to earn or be loved came up; this reminds me of that. During meditation, I don’t have to try and succeed at finding the root of my recent and ongoing anxiety and stomach issues. Just by being present and trusting in that will eventually help.
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On Sep 20, 2019 david doane wrote :
When light shines, darkness lessens and goes away. I guess it's true that darkness becomes the light -- I hadn't thought of it that way -- since Thich Nhat Hanh says it, I will reflect on it further. I do believe everything becomes everything so it does make sense. I find it difficult to observe without judging or evaluating. I observe and drift in and out of judging and evaluating. I do more observing without judging and evaluating than I used to. For me to simply be present, be aware and observe without judging and evaluating, without a goal or agenda, is a joy and is enlightening. I have difficulty being gentle with myself. I become impatient and critical with myself. What helps me be gentle with myself is reminding myself that I am good, reminding myself that I have the right and responsibility and privilege to be me, knowing that I am learning and growing, paying attention, being gentle with others, seeing others being gentle, and reflection and meditation.
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On Sep 20, 2019 Jagdish P Dave wrote :
ThichNahtHanhhas bee a great spiritual teacher for me. I am very grateful to him to plant the seeds of learning how to live spiritually.This essay raises important questions in my mind. What is darkness? Where does it come from? What is light? Where does it come from? As I am reflecting on these questions quietly, following my breath, light of awareness shines from within. This nonjudgmental awareness enlightens me. Darkness is created by myself in my mind and heart. Restlessness is created by myself in my mind and heart.This illuminated knowing liberates me from my self-created darkness. Darkness merges with light. Darkness becomes light. Light of awareness guides me to live mindfully.
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