Meaning:
According to the line of Athervaved 11/5/19 - Just as the sun dispels darkness
with light and produces excellent materials (by nurturing plants and trees),
similarly man should dispel disease, laziness, wretchedness etc and obtain the
bliss of salvation.
Message:
"Tamaso maa jyotira gamaya" means a prayer to God to kindly lead from
darkness to light. The meaningfulness of man's life lies in removing the
darkness of ignorance on all sides and to spread the divine light of knowledge.
Its main basis is Brahmacharya. With it the 'sattoguni rutumbhara' (i.e.
saatvik pure intelligence) develops which gives us the capacity to
differentiate between the philosophy or the essence and the chaff, truth and
untruth, beneficent and harmful and also the ability to take the proper
decision. In its divine light it becomes easy to decide about what should be
done and what should not be done. With the daily routine attuned to Nature
through discipline, simplicity and labor, strength and semen increases, the
body remains active and attains longevity. The sentiments of self-denial,
helping others, service, renunciation, pity, sympathy, friendship, compassion,
humility, religiousness, faith, devotion to God etc are awakened in those
observing "Brahmacharya", which increases physical energy, mental
brightness and spiritual strength and they can even trounce death.
A man
trapped in the mire luxury and gratification of senses cannot even imagine the
divine happiness of a disciplined "Brahmachari" . Such a person can
never know the joy which lies in 'phakiri (monkhood) instead of 'amiri'
(wealthiness). The best endeavor for the control of the sexual desire is in
married life. Ram Krishna, Shankar, Parvati, Sita all were married and are the
best symbols of the best ideals of celibacy as a part of Brahmacharya. From
their lives we get the inspiration for the incomparable daily routine with
discipline and simplicity while simultaneously carrying out family
responsibilities. It was the miracle of the power of 'Brahmacharya' that Ram
accepted with equanimity his coronation as well as banishment into the jungle.
There was neither the joy of reigning over a kingdom, nor any sorrow for
banishment. The entire life of Lord Shri Krishna was nothing but observance of
Brahmacharya whether it was the company of the cowherds or the divine dance
with his supreme devotees the gopis (women-cowherds), whether the political
tactics or the battlefield, we always find his supreme self-restraint or
discipline. Is such a control of the mind, speech and deeds possible without
Brahmacharya, which is the greatest power in the world?
Observance
of Brahmacharya in conduct is necessary to learn about the mystery or secrets
of the world. Indulgence of the senses gives birth to diseases and the mind
cannot concentrate on God. The observance of Brahmacharya arouses the desire
for knowledge and leads to spiritual development.
Not only
does man's will-power increase with Brahmacharya, but also his daring,
forbearance, fearlessness, and freedom from disease. He becomes peaceful,
engrossed and responsible. Laziness, negligence and wretchedness do not dare to
come near him. He is always diligent and achieves self as well as society's
benefit. With this only the human life becomes meaningful.
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