Free Yourself From All Bondage

Aum Sairam

If an individual is bound by a golden chain, will he be happy in that
situation? No! Bondage remains bondage, be it from a chain made of gold
or one made of copper or iron. So, even a pure, calm nature causes
bondage, and in the end you have to get rid of this also. You must free
yourself from all bondage. But until you reach divinity you need the
pure, calm, harmonious quality. Once you merge in the Lord, there are
no more distinguishing qualities of any kind. In that state the
question of the three qualities does not arise at all. When you have
offered up everything and become one with the Lord you rise above these
attributes and become totally free of all chains.

The Gita has taught that in order to control the mind, constant
practice and renunciation, are essential. Practice does not refer to
just the observance of daily religious rituals. Practice means using
the body, using the tongue and using the mind in such a way that you do
not develop attachment. Practice means orienting your whole life
towards the one goal of reaching the divinity. Every word you utter,
every thought you think and every deed you perform should be pure and
associated with truth. This is the essence of all austerities. Truth
and purity are the real instruments for success on the spiritual path.

Allah Malik