A Securely Founded Shelter

November 19th, 2007

At the Feet of an Ancient Master

People run after money for the only reason that they believe they can maintain their lives under the shelter of money; that is to say, money alone can save them. But they do not know that money can provide them neither permanent stability nor a securely-founded shelter. Even during the span of their lives, money will come and go several times. At times its glamour will dazzle their eyes, and sometimes it will make them cry, hunger-stricken.

Not to speak of money alone, all finite objects have this characteristic. What is not infinite cannot permanently remain the object of your enjoyment. It cannot be your permanent resort, since the existence of all these finite objects is dependent on others, bounded by the limits of time, place and person.

If the terrific speed with which the extroverted person runs after finite objects is introverted towards the Supreme Being of his or her life, he or she can attain the Supreme Consciousness, can achieve the Supreme State.

Reprinted with permission of Ananda Marga Central Publications. PR Sarkar / Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti, "Bhaktitattva" in 'Subha's'ita Sam'graha part 1', 3rd ed. (DMC, Bhagalpur: Ananda Marga Publications). © Ánanda Márga Pracáraka Sam'gha.

One Comment

  1. 1 Roshnii
    November 25th, 2007 at 4:29 pm

    I find this quote very powerful, like a knock round the head.
    Not often do I remember the fleeting transient nature of the majority of things and thoughts that occupy my mind.

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