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Every text book of Vedanta says
that the right student to realise the truth of life & oneself is a person
with a Pure-Mind. This mind is further described as one with the
four-fold qualities of viveka, vairagya, six qualities beginning with
shama, and the mumukshutvam (called as Sadhana-Chatushtaya Sampatti). The
method of bringing about this mind is also elaborately described, and the
basic thrust is revealed as devotion towards God and a selfless attitude in
ones actions. What does all this mean to a layman? What is the implication
of this so called Pure-Mind?
A pure-mind is one which is basically
a very simple, intelligent, sensitive, & an enthusiastic mind. It is a
mind which is observant, and responds out of freedom rather than
conditionings. It is a mind which has value for truthfulness &
straightforwardness, rather than deceit and falsehood. By being observant
it indicates that it is a mind with relatively greater peace within itself.
It is a mind of a strong & a big hearted fellow, which has time &
disposition to observe & also feel the joys & pains of others
around. Such a mind alone enjoys the beauty & harmony of nature, and
such a mind alone goes deep into the problems of life.
Once a mind is awake then alone it
works to understand the real problem of man or his mind, and then alone it
works to discover the way out. Such a mind discovers that the basic problem
is baseless presumptions about oneself. It clearly sees that the ignorance
of self alone brings about these presumptions about oneself & the world
at large, and this in turn becomes the single most potent cause to bring about
various expectations and all its associated problems arising out of their
fulfillment or failures. Real & Right knowledge of oneself should
reveal something which is steady, rather than some transitory
understanding, which is subject to change at different time & place.
A pure-mind enjoys making others
happy, whether it is man or animals. He thus takes every opportunity to
serve others around. He never transgresses the freedom of others, nor imposes
things on others just because I like it. Such a mind alone is called as a
pure mind. It is indeed a great asset to have such a mind. Knowledge
therefore comes easily to them, with least possible efforts.
It is indeed a
joy to teach something to these people. Not only they will pay their entire
attention to the subject being taught to them, but they love to go deep
& unfold the mysteries of nature & self. It is indeed a blessed
mind.
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