The Quest Of The Sparrows

by Kartik Sharma

‘Don’t try to suppress your thoughts; they’re like springs. Push them down and they recoil. Simply watch them. Negate them by saying “ Neti, neti ”, which means

“I’m not this thought nor that”.

This Supreme Spirit is our higher self, one that seeks evolution and is much more capable than the physical self that is selfish and limiting. It is so powerful that the things it can do appear to be miracles. But our physical self tells us it’s a myth, it’s non-existent. And the result? We conclude we are ordinary. Incapable of being Supreme.

‘Just like we have a physical side that coexists with our higher self, this universe too exists at a gross level and at a higher level.

When we achieve the connection between our divine selves and this force that

runs the universe, we achieve the ultimate resonance – the highest awareness about ourselves and the universe.

was no one else but our higher, more capable and wiser self.

God

What we do to others is what we do to ourselves.

‘The spirit of surrender is all I have. And the belief that the Divine will provide what we need. Let’s walk a little further.’

‘Our life is like water flowing in the canal with its two banks. One is the bank of acceptance while the other is the bank of thanksgiving. These banks have to be strong for the self to reach its true potential, and achieve resonance with the force behind the universe.’

From being just a complainer, I had done my bit to improve the circumstances I had cursed last night.

When our attention’s on the higher self, we don’t yield to temptation. But when we aren’t connected, the lure of materialism begins to blind us.

you can’t do charity for others by compromising on your spiritual health.’

‘Just because you are spiritual, it doesn’t mean you should be compassionate to anyone who crosses your way. To maintain your state, you must know whom to give the divine message and whom to avoid.’

how do we know if we’re evolving? By comparing ourselves with what we were and what we’ve become. Though we may be far from perfection, we improve.’

Rama taught us about dharma, Jesus about forgiveness and sacrifice. Krishna preached detachment, without giving undue importance to results. Kali freed humanity from oppression. Hanuman represents unquestioning devotion to the Supreme Being.’

Faith in the Divine brings bliss and peace.

We make all the choices and we alone are responsible for the results. No person or circumstance is responsible for what we choose to become.

‘Faith falters only when the connection with your divine self breaks, when we stop our morning and evening meditation.

living like a sparrow, yet evolving to the next level of human evolution,

Faith