Last week, I introduced you to love as a divine emotion, much like the sacred pre-dawn prayer ; It carries the purity of intention, the clarity of purpose, and the promise of renewal. In the quiet mystery of early morning darkness, love flourishes—untouched by the demands of day—mirroring the sanctity of dawn’s first prayer.
Today I want to share a thought on how love is not just a divine emotion, but a guiding principle that influences our actions and gives purpose to our life. Love encompasses compassion, duty, and selflessness, steering us towards transcending personal desires (material and sexual desires), guiding us to live with deeper intention and purpose.
"Kayena Vacha Manasendriyairva" (from Srimad Bhagavatam 11.2.36) explains how Love is not only a divine emotion but also a guiding principle of life.
Buddhy[i]-Aatmanaa Vaa Prakrteh Svabhaavaat |
Karomi Yad-Yat-Sakalam Parasmai
Naaraayannayeti Samarpayaami ||
Kayena (Body):
Vacha (Speech):
Manasa (Mind)
Indriyair (Senses):
Buddhyā (Intellect):
Prakrteh Svabhaavaa (Nature of Self);
This verse beautifully emphasizes the importance of Self-Love and Self-Belief. True love encompasses offering every thought, word, and action, whether they seem mundane or divine, to God.
This verse also gently reminds us that on this Earth, we are meant to exist as human beings, not as Gods. When we encounter others whose nature and perspective differs from ours, we must resist the urge to force or compel them to align with our way of thinking. Instead, we can let go of our ego, which helps us avoid conflicts. By freeing ourselves from ego, we welcome the joy that comes from within and learn to appreciate others without trying to control them.
My grandfather, with deep devotion, chanted this mantra not just for our ancestors, but for those who sought his guidance in the Pitru Paksha rituals. His prayers were filled with love.
His core message was simple: Love is the ultimate guiding principle. It should inspire empathy, not make us control or harm others.
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