STRESS AND ENTERTAINMENT :DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
Posted by on Tuesday, 3rd April 2012
STRESS AND ENTERTAINMENT :DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
Entertainment has become a necessary and inseparable part of many of us. In fact for many of us it has become essential aspect of our life. Many of us have become dependent on and addicted to entertainment in one form or another.
Many of us measure the index of our happiness on the basis of how often and how many varieties of entertainments (and items of luxuries) we “enjoy”!
There are many STRESS management guides, which advocate; hobbies, shopping, socialization, meditation and such measures; apart from some fitness tips; for STRESS management.
It is natural therefore; that whenever we suffer from STRESS; we turn to entertainment. Not only whenever we are sad, depressed, bored or going through some unpleasant situation, but also for feeling relaxed, elated, euphoric, high, better, excited, buoyant and “on top of the world”; we turn to some kind of entertainment.
This is why; we like even what is said and written about entertainment. We love the entertainers; in fact; we adore them! This has made entertainment (and STRESS management) a roaring business and lucrative career for millions amongst us.
Even the print and electronic media are addicted to entertainment; and keep on following or actually chasing; the entertainment personalities (celebrities), activities, “love affairs”, “sex scandals” and “gossips” for the “stories”!
But in spite of this; why do most of us (even those from media and entertainment business) continue to suffer from STRESS?
Why is this so?
Why are we not at peace with ourselves or why are we not satisfied or fulfilled?
Why do we need counselors and support systems in different forms?
Why do we suffer from various diseases caused or complicated by STRESS? Why do we suffer from STRESS and spread it to others?
To find out the answer; we have to know the limitations of entertainment (with very few possible exceptions) and find out; “What is beyond entertainment”!
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STRESS AND SERMONS: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
Posted by on Tuesday, 3rd April 2012
STRESS AND SERMONS: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
We are taught to stand, walk, jump, run, talk, read, write and such many skills! But we are not inspired and guided to know and be ourselves! This statement may appear strange; but if we ponder over it; a bit seriously; then we would be convinced about it. In fact we don’t seem to realize that such inspiration and guidance; is even needed!
Actually some religions and cultures; have made provisions; to educate and empower us to know and be the immortal self that we actually are; through acculturation. These provisions have been wise and appropriate for different ages, occupations, times of the day, regions, seasons and so on; to ensure step wise self realization and growth and blossoming of the society.
But since the wisdom in these religious and cultural practices has become obscure; we are left with a big intellectual vacuum or void and confusion.
We add to this confusion and chaos; by sermonizing ultimate state of self realization and highest standards of devotion, dedication and sacrifice! These unrealistic and impossible ideals and standards are almost always; unachievable and hence cause severe conflict and sense of guilt and enormous stress!
But apart from this perceived stress, our personal and social behavior remains unguided, uncontrolled and hence devoid of even average personal and social norms. This leads to deterioration of personal and social life; in every possible way.
We have to realize that even as we sermonize to ‘devote, dedicate, and sacrifice everything’ so as to see God and to get liberated from the cycle of birth and death; and give examples of great devotees and self realized saints to justify our preachings; how many of us have seen God and are free from the cycle of life and death? Are we not creating hell for ourselves and others?
Actually; as a result of all this; we live reflexively, superficially and casually; in accordance with; the stimuli impinging on us from environment; inside and outside our body and perpetuate stress; in individual and global life; in the form of inappropriate perspective, policies, plans, programs and actions; at individual and global levels.
In absence of Total Stress Management, not just our sermons; but all the efforts towards; globalization, development, progress, advancement, modernization, health care, charity and stress management; fail, in blossoming and fulfilling us and the universe!
Total Stress Management, the core of which is NAMASMARAN; embodies; knowing and being our true selves; and expressing ourselves; in holistic perspective, policy making, planning, programming, execution and administration; step by step; thereby fulfilling our self; while blossoming the others.
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TIMELY FREEDOM: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
Posted by on Tuesday, 3rd April 2012
TIMELY FREEDOM: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
The embryo or fetus does not seek ‘untimely freedom’ to break open womb “the prison” in which they live.
A bud does not seek ‘untimely freedom’ to blossom instantly into flower.
A seed does not seek ‘untimely freedom’ to become a tree instantly.
A musician does not seek ‘untimely freedom’ to express rhythm and melody instantly.
Freedom has to be understood as a ‘timely capability and motivation’ to transform a given stage or state, which has become restrictive now!
The embryo, the bud and the musician ought to be delivered, be blossomed and be melodious; respectively; at right time! This may be called timely freedom!
If we judge the time for ‘timely freedom’ correctly and strive for it; then we succeed and if we don’t, then we miss the golden opportunity; of ‘timely freedom’! It is said that the innate urge, restlessness or ‘stress of unknown origin’ (actually the instinct to be free) can be transformed into the movement of ‘timely freedom’; through the practice of NAMASMARAN. We may not believe; but can verify this!
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ARGUMENTS AGAINST NAMASMARAN: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
Posted by on Monday, 2nd April 2012
ARGUMENTS AGAINST NAMASMARAN: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
1. What is the basis to prove that NAMASMARAN can lead to global blossoming? NAMASMARAN does not seem to do anything, if compared to for instance; scientific research or socio-political manipulations! It does not seem to work and produce results; even comparable to those produced by relatively simple agricultural activities or other handicrafts!
2. If I say that NAMASMARAN evolves us into objective or cosmic consciousness or imparts global perspective, then the argument is, “Can you prove the cause and effect relationship?”
The answer obviously is “No”! I can not prove that NAMASMARAN evolves us into objective or cosmic consciousness or imparts global perspective!
The “field”, cosmic consciousness or God that encompasses and influences not merely “me” but everything; including the people in the universe! Whether the people in the world would also change and begin to get associated with NAMASMARAN; would also therefore be determined by the same “field”!
3. What is the proof for existence of such a field?
Obviously; I have no proof!
4. Another argument is; NAMASMARAN has no influence on individual or social life; practicing NAMASMARAN is wastage of time! One may feel that NAMASMARAN has benevolent role, because of erroneously attributing the good changes in him or her to NAMASMARAN! Actually it could be the other way round; that is; good changes in him or her have lead to interest in NAMASMARAN!
This argument also, can not be refuted. What can be said is that cosmic consciousness or objective bliss is somehow associated with NAMASMARAN.
5. But even this can not be proved. Neither can I show that some one is linked (through NAMASMARAN) to cosmic consciousness, nor can I can I prove that those; who are not practicing NAMASMARAN; are dissociated from cosmic consciousness or objective bliss!
All in all, practice of NAMASMARAN and the experience associated with it are essentially personal and beyond linguistic communication.
One may or may not believe in them; and provisionally accept, study, experiment out and decide their validity or otherwise!
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DOUBT: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
Posted by on Monday, 2nd April 2012
DOUBT: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
How to know if a person is truly a truth seeker or a spiritual person; if not from asceticism and indulgence? How to know whether they have contributed to global welfare?
It is true that we cannot identify a person, if he or she is a seeker of truth or spiritual person; or has realized self or truth; from external characteristics. We cannot precisely pin point the contribution of a self realized person to global welfare, because; it cannot be shown; in a tangible manner.
But it can be said that the self realized or truth realized individual is connected with immortal eternity (SACCHIDANANDA); through his or her consciousness. This connection opens a way; for millions of people; through generations and centuries; to self realization; the ultimate purpose; or point of fulfillment; in life.
The best way however; to know the contribution of an individual to global welfare; is by we ourselves; being the ‘seeker of truth’! It is said that; the best way to be a truth seeker; is by practicing NAMASMARAN.
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