Aparigraham (Non-possessiveness) - Part 3 of 3

The Essence of Chapter 20, Volume 1

Om Sri Gurubhyo namaha!!!

The governments are expected to provide facilities for people to live peacefully but it looks like deprivation is progressing day by day. People are jubilant that there is great economic development but where is that growth? One who was having coffee twice earlier has it four times now, one who was living in hut is now living in concrete building, one who had two pairs of clothes has 20 pairs today. It is not proper to think that these are the symbols of economic growth. If we keep increasing our wants in this manner, we will always be laboring harder. Whatever is required for the basic living should always be in the reach of all. There should be proper laws for that. Everybody should try and lead lives in the same way as much as possible. That is the true meaning of aparigraham.
One who wants to attain spiritual heights in life should never accumulate more than required. If some people who are rich live in pomposity, others who are not so rich will try to emulate them and as a result get into debts and ruin their lives. There are some who trade in diamonds and some who buy them which is of no use.
In the yesteryear, there was not much difference between the rich and the poor but the gap is widening. Nobody knew about coffee and people were happy having porridge. We must make a pledge that we shall not consume coffee or use silk clothes and instead use that money to help some families. There is no peace or blessedness as we keep accumulating more and more. Lavishness will only lead to sorrow again.
No living creature should be harmed by us. Ahimsa and Aparigraham are the most important in Ashtangayoga. We should not waste money just because we have it in abundance. We should use it for the benefit of others. Only if we do that will we realize brahman. Without following aparigraha it is impossible to go to the next level.
                                                                                            (concluded)
Om tat sat !!!
Om Santhi! Santhi! Santhihi !!!

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