In one of Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Saheb’s enlightening Satsangs, he expressed that upon careful observation, we can discern that the root cause of many problems in our lives often stems from encountering anything that is bad, substandard, poor, or inferior.
The same thing happens with our mind. Due to useless thoughts, senseless thinking, objectionable and inappropriate contemplation, our mind becomes contaminated and filthy, leading to frustration, anger, confusion, hyperactivity, impaired clear thinking, and erroneous decision-making in our lives.
To maintain the clarity of our mind and prevent it from being cluttered with unhealthy and contaminated thoughts, it is necessary for us to keep our minds pure and calm. Achieving a stable, pure, and calm mind requires practising the skill of filtering our thoughts and cultivating mindfulness.
By being mindful in the present moment, we can respond to difficulties in a focused and balanced manner. It is possible to cultivate mindfulness through regular practice of solitude and meditation.
Saijan stressed the significance of our daily conversations, noting that, often unknowingly, the words we speak carry a profound impact on our lives. It is widely acknowledged that our speech shapes our karmas. Therefore, practising restraint in speech, strengthening our inner selves, and cultivating mindfulness are crucial.
Speaking judiciously, only when necessary and in appropriate measure, is advised. Engaging in senseless, impulsive, and energy-draining conversation can lead to weakness and wastefulness of precious time. Maintaining a calm, stable mind and focusing on the constant inner strength of NAAM contribute to a mindful, pure, virtuous, and dignified presence wherever we go. This, in turn, naturally enhances the quality of our life, making it more pure, righteous, and meaningful.
We will always remain happy if we are respectful to those who come to us and do not entertain bad people. When we do not allow negative influences or anything of a detrimental nature into our lives, we will always remain happy and content.
Generally, fights in our house occur when we let something inappropriate happen. Therefore, if we avoid anything unsuitable, improper, or lacking propriety from entering our minds, we will be at peace.
It is inappropriate, unsuitable, and improper thoughts that cause instability in our minds, and we must be mindful not to allow those thoughts to contaminate our minds.
If our mind is stable, clear focused and deeply immersed in the pious energy of NAAM we will always speak sensibly, carefully and thoughtfully, while working, talking or doing anything .
Constant awareness and remembrance of Parmatma makes us glorify ourselves continuously through his blessings in whatever we do and whenever we are alone or among people.
in Sindhi there is this saying ” hath haaj mein, dil yaad mein” which means that, We must maintain a continuous and constant inward connection to Parmatma even while working.
It is, therefore, important to speak only what is necessary and avoid unnecessary blabbering, as it can lead to a loss of respect and the demeaning of our dignity. To make our lives content and joyful, we should always speak carefully and behave properly.
We make unacceptable mistakes by talking too much without thinking, and the habit of being overly talkative can ruin our dignity and respect. We must always think carefully and speak less because people who talk too much often end up wasting precious time and energy on unnecessary topics.
If we pay attention, we will realise that most of the time, our fights erupt because of the words we use with each other. We speak ill of one another, use disrespectful language, or attempt to belittle and criticise others by using inappropriate and indecent words. Physical altercations or raising hands against each other also occur as a result of the words we choose to use.
All conflicts within society, whether among friends, relatives, or others, stem from the language or derogatory words we employ towards one another. If we cultivate mindfulness, speak thoughtfully, and exercise careful consideration, many of our disputes can be resolved.
The purpose of occasional complete solitude is for personal inner introspection, honing the skill of clear thinking, expressing our thoughts with precision in speech, refraining from unnecessary chatter, and fostering self-improvement.
Sai Sadhram Saheb says that we must respect those who come to us with good intentions and close our doors to those who bring negativity into our lives. We live happily in our house when we do not entertain bad people and remain content when we do not let our minds entertain senseless thoughts.
However, if by chance, something or someone inappropriate comes into our lives, we should not resist but accept it as it is. Forgiving the other person for their actions brings contentment within ourselves and enables us to live happily. Through forgiveness, we free ourselves from negativity, jealousy, and hatred. This, in turn, brings true benefits to ourselves, reflecting in a glowing face, a healthy and positive demeanour, and an enduring sense of energy and happiness.
