India’s enduring spiritual traditions offer profound insights and solutions in a world grappling with unprecedented challenges. Rooted in principles like non-violence, unity, and the transformative practice of yoga, these teachings not only shape the nation’s ethos but also provide essential guidance for achieving holistic wellness and harmony in the modern era.
Presenting two more comments in our series on India’s civilizational contributions.
We are walking, talking consciousness in human bodies
~ Brahmarishi Mohanj
A tradition that is deeply rooted in the Eternal Truth. A lifestyle of acceptance. A heredity of awareness. This is what Bharat or India offers to the world. When humans started exploring themselves, they stumbled upon unimaginable dimensions of truth within themselves. When they identified the microcosm carrying the full potential of the supreme manifested macrocosm, their inheritance of that knowledge became pronounced beyond their physical limitations. When they started looking at the world beyond the intellect, using awareness rooted in the stillness of mind, they landed great revelations to mankind. This is what Bharat offers to the world.
Bharat declared to the world that there is a possibility of witnessing the causeless universe through the eyes of awareness if mankind can settle their minds within, detached from the senses that constantly gather from external materials and situations and focus on the eternal energy within; and through that, connect with the imperishable universal energy outside. In that sense, anything and everything about creation, recreation, and non-creation can be easily dissected.
Thus, without moving a finger, without harming a pebble, these highly elevated timeless Masters discovered unending truths and gave them to the world without expectations. When mankind transcended from Sruta Buddhi (habitual processing of acquired knowledge) and Yukta Buddhi (processing information through logic and analysis) to Ritambara Buddhi (cosmic awareness beyond any intellectual processing of information), unfathomable realities were revealed.
Thus flowed the eternal texts such as Vedas, Upanishads, Shruti, Smriti, and Puranas plus various sciences such as Yoga (manual of human existence), Vaastu, sacred geometry, Astrology, Ayurveda, Music, Dance, and Kama Sutra. Most of these works, which are essentially divine, do not have any specific author. Hence the great Hindu texts like Vedas are compilations of overflowing wisdom from illustrious incarnations, born to enlighten the earth to the only truth, that we are indeed walking, talking consciousness in human bodies. This awareness is the mantra of Liberation.
Bharat, the unification of Bhav, Raag, and Taal, constitutes harmony, peace, non-violence, and prosperity through stability. The greatest contribution of Bharat to the world is perpetual harmony, which is accentuated with the eternal attitude of acceptance. Bharat is beyond explanations and explorations. It is a grand tradition that will remain a beacon of light to the world beyond time into eternity. This is what Bharat offers to the world.
Brahmrishi Mohanji, born Mohan Pathirisseri Kesavan, is an internationally acclaimed Indian spiritual leader, humanitarian, author, and philanthropist, known for founding several non-profit organizations like Ammucare Charitable Trust and Mohanji Foundation.
India’s enduring legacy of peace, unity, and yoga
~ Rashmee Sharma
India’s civilizational contributions to the world are profound, particularly in the realms of non-violence, the concept of a unified humanity, and the spiritual discipline of yoga. These tenets form the bedrock of India’s long-standing ethos and offer invaluable insights into contemporary global challenges.
At the forefront of India’s philosophical heritage is the principle of non-violence, or ‘Ahimsa,’ eloquently championed by luminaries such as Mahatma Gandhi. This doctrine transcends mere abstention from physical aggression; it embodies a profound respect for all life forms and advocates for conflict resolution through dialogue and compassion.
Dr Rashmee Sharma, PhD, is the Co-Founder and co-CEO of Roshni Media Group, RAYWA, and FireTalk777, exploring life’s brilliance through media, spirituality, and conversations. She is based in Florida.
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