जीवन विद्या एक परिचय

We have not studied existence, yet we proclaim ourselves its rulers. Thus, has human tradition been weighed down beneath its own delusions. Now, we face two options: either free ourselves from this burden or perish beneath its weight. We are taught that destiny corrects its course by itself, and after humans have done all the excesses they can, conditions may arise where humans cannot even survive on Earth. There's already a lot of noise about the environment, with estimates on who will survive and who will perish. Some countries hope to safeguard their nation, while some religions seek salvation for their followers. They find solace in the belief of a saviour, referred to as God, Paramatma, deity, avatar, or messiah. Such narratives often imply that only followers of a certain faith will be saved, while others are doomed. But where does this lead us? What does such thinking achieve?

In my view, both State and Religion are at a loss when it comes to education. Religious institutions lack a universal foundation for dharma, devoid of education and evidence. So, where does dharma stand?

Similarly, in all the seats of State, there is no concept of State which we could call universal. They proclaim the need to work towards saving the State. But how will they achieve that? Through struggle, they say. Struggle is all about treachery, revolt, exploitation, and war. Who prepares these four – nature or humans? Upon examination, it becomes clear that humans, driven by delusion, are the ones who perpetrate all this.

The two most dominant seats of power—Religion and State—wield all the resources and authority. Yet, they fail to provide solutions for the human condition. It’s futile to seek answers from the profit-driven seat of commerce, which is inherently exploitative. Similarly, when questioned, the seat of education falls short in offering clear guidance or purpose. So, what is the common person to do? None of these institutions offer direction. The courageous path forward lies in discovering or forging a new way. This path embodies understanding, honesty, responsibility, and participation. The path of conflict leads nowhere; humans cannot fulfil their needs through conflict, yet it remains ingrained in our tradition. Isn't this also a significant delusion? Now, the only sensible course of action is that we become wise. Understanding is verified within oneself through acceptance and the study of developed consciousness. You cannot attain understanding by examining me; you will become wise only when you examine yourself. For thirty years of my life, I kept examining others fruitlessly, finding no trace of understanding. I found understanding only when I examined myself after my sadhana of twenty-five years.