STRESS AND SUPERTRANSACTIONS: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

The transactions go on in unconscious realm; in response to metabolic interactions, instinctual urges; and in conscious realm in response to emotional impulse or ideas.

Usually these are called fair, when they are mutually agreed upon; and unfair when they involve profit of some at the cost of others; in other words; indulgence of some and deprivation of others respectively. There is stress to both parties in terms of obstacle in blossoming; in unfair transactions.

The stress in transactions therefore can be overcome if they are selfless, objective and conducive to blossoming of all. Since every one of us is not born with such enlightenment; and we need efforts to be selfless and objective. The traditional way for such our growth into selfless and objective beings is called NAMASMARAN. It is also called JAAP, JAP, and JIKRA.

Since some people become selfless and objective earlier than others; they become the leaders of mankind. They are called saints. The saints in different fields have holistic perspective. They shape the policies, plans and programs in their respective fields so as to benefit the mankind. This activity of theirs is called supertransactions.

For the saints; the supertransactions are natural, spontaneous, urgent and inevitable! They are not arbitrary. There is no ulterior motive and there is no condescending attitude also. They are somewhat like; processes of labor pains, delivery, and breast feeding, blossoming of flowers, emanation of fragrance, and bearing of fruits.
When we follow the saints; in our respective fields; then our activity also becomes a supertransaction! This is called SWADHARMA, PUNYA or SATKARMA and gives complete fulfillment in life.

There are some people who understand and experience the ultimate phenomenon of immortality. Their teaching is applicable to everybody; from every field and every corner of the world irrespective of religion and race. Their life emanates benevolence. They are adorable to everyone, including the saints; in different fields!

One such super conscious individual was Shri Brahmachaitanya Gondavlekar Maharaj (1844 – 1913); from Maan area in Satara district in Maharashtra State. He advised throughout his life; NAMASMARAN; also called JAAP, JAP, and JIKRA. His life itself was a great example of super supertransaction!

PRAYER FOR HOLISTIC RENAISSANCE: DR SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Many of us may have a strong objection to prayers. They may feel that such praying is an indication of weakness, diffidence and dependence.

According to some; this can be even paranoid behavior.

Even as I have no intention to change this point of view (as that can happen only through their experience and not by mere explanations), it is still thought appropriate to give explanation, which may prove helpful to the concerned ones.

The prayers are meant for getting strength from the infinite cosmic powers, which are present inside and outside; we being their extensions.

These powers (cosmic ‘energies’, gods and goddesses) can be compared to the powerhouses; and us with the electric bulbs, which are the extensions of the powerhouses. In case there are blocks in the wiring, then the bulbs will not illumine.

In case of human beings ‘blocks’ develop due to; ego, pettiness and superficial values. These ‘blocks’ can be effectively removed by the prayers; and remembering the name of God (NAMASMARAN); thereby connecting ourselves with the source of empowerment of the consciousness and the universe.

We can take another example. We are leaves of a life tree. Because of ego we tend to identify ourselves as isolated, alienated, disconnected, discrete, disjointed ‘leaves’! This makes us weak, petty, arrogant, diffident, cynical, depressed and frustrated. Prayers are like reestablishing the link with the roots of the tree of which we are the leaves!

It is always healthier; to read, think over, scrutinize and verify the contents; rather than accepting them blindly; and also; it is healthier; not to discard anything blindly; without due consideration, efforts for verification and personal experience!

This holds true for prayers also; hence let us consider the following prayer!

SARVETRAH SUKHINAH SANTU SARVE SANTU NIRAMAYAH
SARVE BHADRANI PASHYANTU MA KASCHIT DUKKHAMAPNUYAT

Let everyone be happy, healthy and well meaning and let there be no grief in anyone’s life. SUKHINAH means happy. Happiness here; is pure, which revitalizes the environment. NIRAMAYAH means clean, unprejudiced and selfless. BHADRANI means individual and universal blossoming. DUKKHA is tribulation or suffering; of separation from the true self and trapped in petty self.

HEALTH, SUPERHEALTH AND SUPERLIVING: DR. SHRINIWAS
KASHALIKAR

When there is prevalence of individualism; the other concepts and behavior also become sectarian, fragmented and mediocre. This appeals to the mediocrity; but directly or indirectly becomes an obstacle in the process of holistic renaissance.

One of such concepts is “health is wealth”!

We understand and appreciate that the concept is not ill intentioned and not dishonest. But the question that comes to our mind is; is health only wealth? Is that all?

We link the health with financial profit; and disease with economic loss. This is because money has acquired supreme position in our mind. We cannot see anything better than money. Naturally we equate health with monetary profit!

This is due to our tubular vision about human life! We are not wrong; but utterly superficial, fragmented and inadequate. We cannot see the ocean of ambrosia; that life is!

Wealth can get us stooges and servants; but not genuine friends and warm, affectionate and loving relationship. Wealth can get us comforts but not happiness. Wealth can provide us with means; but not the conscience, courage, motivation and endurance to use them appropriately; to our heart’s content.

But if we properly understand what health means; then it would clear that it can get us much more than what wealth can get us; and then we would not equate it with wealth!

Basically we intend to high light the importance of health; by saying “health is wealth”!

But why is health neglected?

It is not neglected because we want to fall sick and suffer!
It is not because we want to be unhealthy and waste money!

We must remember that; we tend to neglect health mainly because we consider health as only physical health! Hence we it does not appeal us; especially when our need is instinctual, emotional and intellectual. We do not see the health in its entirety and its pivotal role in life.

Health restricted to body and economy; may appeal and charm mediocre elements amongst; fitness professionals, showbiz individuals, gymnasts, athletes, body builders, fitness freaks and others directly or indirectly benefiting from it.

But such health equated with mere physical health; does not appeal to many intelligent, creative, and conscientious, well meaning, sincere and basically selfless individuals. This is because their main concern is not selfish “physical health”! They are not interested in such selfish and mediocre physical health; cut off from its implication on mind, intelligence and society!

This is why; when we are young and charged with ambitions, utopia, aspirations, vague restlessness, unexplainable excitement, craving for friendship, urge for love, agony of romance, eagerness for challenges and attraction for adventures; physical health is rendered secondary.

This is why; reckless about health and wealth; we try to experience that love, romance, adventure and thrill in alternative sources such as tobacco, alcohol, or something else; even if that is bad for physical health.

Health is actually; evolving and applying holistic perspective, policies, plans, programs and their implementation; in personal and social life. To separate it from the mediocre and selfish physical health; we call it holistic health or superhealth, which implies; individual and global blossoming; i.e. holistic renaissance or superliving.

The common and simplest way for holistic or superhealth; is NAMASMARAN; according to the immortal leaders of mankind. It implies; remembrance of true self or cosmic self. It can be practiced according to one’s own tradition and does not involve any “conversion” or imposition!