The Indian Traditional Way to ‘Param Anand’:
- Embrace Stillness: Dedicate even a few minutes each day to sit in silence, observing your breath and the flow of your thoughts without judgment. This practice, rooted in ancient meditation techniques, helps you connect with the stillness within.
- Cultivate Gratitude for the Ordinary: Instead of chasing grand pleasures, find joy in the simple things – the warmth of the sun, the taste of water, the laughter of a loved one. This practice of ‘Santosha’ (contentment) as described in the Yoga Sutras, shifts your focus to the abundance that already exists.
- Offer Your Actions as Service (‘Seva’): Engage in selfless service without expecting anything in return. This practice purifies the heart and connects you to a deeper sense of purpose beyond personal gain. Whether it’s helping a neighbor or volunteering in your community, ‘Seva’ is a direct path to inner joy.
- Listen to the Wisdom of Nature: Spend time in nature, observing its rhythms and cycles. The natural world is a constant reminder of inter-connectedness and the inherent beauty of existence. This connection grounds us and fosters a sense of belonging.
- Practice Mindful Eating: Approach food with reverence, recognizing it as nourishment for the body and a gift from the earth. Eat slowly, savoring each bite and being present to the experience. This mindful approach extends beyond just physical nourishment to a deeper appreciation of life’s sustenance.
- Engage in Devotional Practices (‘Bhakti’): Connect with the divine through prayer, chanting, or singing devotional songs. ‘Bhakti Yoga’, the path of devotion, opens the heart and fosters a deep sense of love and connection to something larger than oneself.
- Study Sacred Texts with an Open Heart: Explore the wisdom of the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and other sacred texts, not just intellectually, but with a willingness to let their teachings resonate within your being.
- Find Your ‘Svadharma’ and Live It: Reflect on your natural talents and inclinations and find ways to express them in the world. Living in alignment with your unique purpose brings a deep sense of fulfillment.
- Seek the Company of the Wise (‘Satsanga’): Spend time with individuals who are further along the path of spiritual understanding. Their wisdom and presence can be a powerful source of inspiration and guidance.
- Embrace the Impermanence of Life: Understand that change is the only constant. By accepting the transient nature of experiences, we can release our attachment to outcomes and find peace in the present moment.
The Journey to Permanent Happiness – The ‘Param Anand‘ is not a destination but a continuous unfolding. By embracing these timeless principles and integrating them into our daily lives, we can move beyond the fleeting pleasures of the external world and discover the unwavering bliss that resides within the core of our pure being – the ‘Being Real You’.
The lotus is always there, waiting for the right conditions to blossom.
~ Gopi Krishan Bali, Founder & Chief Happiness Catalyst, Happier India
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