Viceka chudamani

Adi sankaran in Viveka Cudamani says:
For all beings a human birth is difficult to obtain, more so is a male body; rarer than
that is Brahmanahood; rarer still is the attachment to the path of Vedic religion; higher
than this is erudition in the scriptures; discrimination between the Self and not-Self,
Realisation, and continuing in a state of identity with Brahman – these come next in
order. (This kind of) Mukti (Liberation) is not to be attained except through the wellearned merits of a hundred crore of births.

Having born as Brahmins are we reflecting on such ideals? Or are we satisfied with routine life of mundane pleasures and pass away from this world one day as we came in? See how Sankara goes on:

3. These are three things which are rare indeed and are due to the grace of God –
namely, a human birth, the longing for Liberation, and the protecting care of a perfected
sage.
4. The man who, having by some means obtained a human birth, with a male body and
mastery of the Vedas to boot, is foolish enough not to exert himself for self-liberation,
verily commits suicide, for he kills himself by clinging to things unreal.
5. What greater fool is there than the man who having obtained a rare human body, and
a masculine body too, neglects to achieve the real end of this life ? (read original for more)

Our life is short. A long life may be upto 85 years of age. A few people may live longer. Should we not see how many years are left with us and do something towards our ideals? Some people work for earning money even at the age of 70 eventhough they have no need for more of it. Why dont we reduce our wants and expectations and spend more time in thoughts of God. This may bring more relaxation and happiness than all the wealth of the world.
Regards and Namaskarams,
knr.



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