Your Glory – In Gita Verse 15.6 That supreme abode of Mine is not illumined by the sun or moon, nor by fire or electricity. Those who reach it never return to this material world.
Krishna teaches that there is an inner light that neither sun nor moon can illuminate, a light beyond the fires of this world. Once you discover this light, you transcend the cycle of returning to the material realm. The path to such illumination? It is to “Be A Light Unto Yourself.” There lies no alternative route.
Gautama Buddha, in his parting wisdom, exhorts us to kindle our inner light and not to follow the flickering flames of others. For in imitation, we forsake our innate intelligence. Each of us is born with a distinctive spark, a beacon from within that, when heeded, offers unerring guidance. You possess a sui generis brilliance – a light that has never shone before and will never shine quite the same way again. This is the splendor of your being, the sheer magnificence that you are irreplaceable.
When we shadow others, we cast aside our authenticity. Though one may appear virtuous from the outside, authenticity cannot be donned like a garment. A shining character may be sculpted, but without the luminous core of consciousness, it is but a hollow statue. Change your labels as you might – from Hindu to Christian, Jain to Muslim – without a shift in consciousness, you simply exchange one illusion for another.
A true sage does not seek followers; he seeks to awaken the master within each individual. The quest is not to become a carbon copy of the master but to use their reflection to reveal your own true face. Authenticity is born of responsibility and it is this that nurtures intelligence and wisdom.
The fool hankers for shortcuts, yearning to sidestep the arduous pilgrimage of life, content to follow in the footprints of the enlightened. But in so doing, they cheat themselves of the growth that comes from wrestling with life’s enigmas. It is in the foray into the unknown that intelligence flourishes, and it is only your own blazing awareness that can be your salvation.
Embrace your unique expedition, a journey that only you can undertake, fueled by the fire of your own spirit and shaped by the contours of your deepest aspirations. Let it be known that one cannot simply decide their spiritual destiny by virtue of birth or circumstance. The wise journey through existence with intention, seeking and questioning at every crossroads.
Life’s journey is indeed a sublime pilgrimage, tailored for the valiant hearted who dare to venture beyond the known. It’s a path adorned with both trials and revelations, open to those courageous enough to shoulder their own quest for truth. Jesus did not prescribe blind adherence but called for an active, personal quest: to seek, to ask, to knock – and in doing so, find your own doors to open.
Recognise the enlightened ones as mirrors reflecting the boundless potential residing within you. They stand as beacons demonstrating what each soul is capable of achieving – serving as proof of possibility, not as blueprints for your existence. Their wisdom is a treasure to behold, their truth a frequency to align with. However, one should always recall that the mirror serves a simple yet profound purpose: to reveal a glimpse of your own being. It is an instrument for self-discovery, a means to an end, not an end in itself. As you gaze upon this reflection, let it inspire you to uncover the depths of your individual journey, to unearth the singular, luminescent self that seeks expression in the world.
Krishna’s message is clear: Embrace your innate originality and let your unique light shine forth. In doing so, you will no longer be tethered to the transient material world.
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