Being Spiritual

As a human being we have two facets of life. One pursuing the physical manifested itself... the physical body that lives for approximately 70 to 80 years and the other our real self... our soul the atman within that exists within our heart.

The ultimate crux of life is... our soul atman within our heart is the owner of the body and it is this soul atman that has manifested the body and not vice versa. The ego within every human being always tries to contradict this statement but the absolute truth can never be belied.

If we need to live our physical manifested life... the sojourn of 70 to 80 years peacefully and without much hindrance... we need follow the path of religion. And religion is best taught by Ramayana (the famous Indian epic)! Following the dictates of Rama (maryada Purushotham Rama as he is popularly called) one can live the present life to its best.

However if one desires venturing into the domain of our inner self... the world of 8.4 million manifestations... one needs traveling the path of spirituality. It is spirituality that teaches one the path to enlightenment (kaivalya jnana) and finally salvation (moksha).

Following the path of spirituality means trying to reach the end goal of life... the 8.4 millionth manifestation at the earliest! It is Bhagavad Gita and Bhagavad Gita alone that gives the gist of spirituality from A-Z. And what is Bhagavad Gita? The most sacred document in Hinduism... Bhagavad Gita is the doctrine given to mankind by Lord Krishna in the battle of Mahabharata.

Being Spiritual?

Bhagavad Gita enumerates the benefits that accrue to every spiritual seeker and also defines the path (the uncharted territory) that has to be traveled by every individual. The knower of Bhagavad Gita becomes the knower of all... one finally gains enlightenment in the end.

Essay by: Vijay Kumar "Atma Jnani"

Vijay Kumar... The Man who Realized God in 1993 on Being Spiritual. For more details on Being Spiritual visit - being spiritual. Send your query - click here Ref.

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Define Spirituality
Spirituality is not what you talk about. Spirituality has a deep ingrained meaning! Spirituality is knowing real self of us... the wisdom of our soul atman within! Spirituality is gaining enlightenment (kaivalya jnana) at the earliest. Spirituality is becoming a Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, Jesus Christ or prophet Mohammed early in life.

Spiritual Guidance
Guidance in matters spiritual... where to find it! At 11 years of age I finalized my goal of life... I had to search God in this life come whatever may. At 13 years of age my desire had converted into absolute conviction.
I wanted a spiritual guide... I got none. I ventured all over my country but found none to guide me. Hordes of religious teachers but spiritual master none. I tried my best but failed. In exasperation I requested God Almighty to send an angel to guide me... I kept waiting but it was nowhere in sight!

Spirituality not Religion
To be spiritual... is following the path of God. Religion is a ritual... a following!
Spirituality provides Inner peace... religion outer happiness!
Spirituality is understanding the truth of our soul atman within our heart. Religion is living peacefully amongst the community.
Spirituality is reading the Bhagavad Gita and assimilating the pearls of wisdom therein. Religion is going to the temples, churches or mosque and praying to God. Whether you get anything in return is not the question. It is simply abiding by the dictates of the elders.

Spiritual Experience
I had one of the best spiritual experiences... the personal experience of coming face to face with God Almighty on one-to-one basis. It was an experience that can never be explained in words.
When I was 11 years of age I had a very strong conviction of experiencing God in this life. Another two years to go... my conviction had turned into a burning goal of life. Come whatever may... I shall face God Almighty in this very life.

Spiritual Life
Spiritual life is best lived having absolute faith in the system of God. I have observed many people world over doing their part... the daily prayers, religiously going to the places of worship like churches, temples and mosques but to what avail! Having hundred percent faith in God Almighty... The basic ingredient on the path to spirituality was missing in most!

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