STRESS AND SATISFACTION: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Physical intercourse is a biological necessity and ensures propagation of species as well as happiness. But since we are much more than; mere individual bodies; much remains to be achieved even at the end of hundreds of successful physical intercourses. Hence there is a nagging feeling of incompletion.

This causes stress!

What is true about physical intercourse is also true about acquiring other sensuous pleasures, through material pursuits. Hence in spite of every achievement, glamour, glitter and power; our mind is unsatisfied, restless and in stress.

Hence most of us need support systems; and are in search of solace!

Due to this experience of incompletion; and stress; some spiritualists; tread the path of celibacy and asceticism. We don�t know how many of them succeed in this; and get fulfillment. But some of them advocate celibacy and asceticism.

But celibacy and asceticism; are neither convincing nor easy to practice; for many of us.

The saints have suggested that we try to remain focused on God, through NAMASMARAN, while we are engaged in our day to day personal, professional and social life; and pains and pleasures. The ways of satisfaction are said to open through this simple measure.