Guiding Light: Embracing Harmlessness, Silence And Faith In God To Attain Inner Peace
Such is the Law. He who harms none will be harmed by no one. On the day I achieve complete harmlessness in thought, word and deed, I shall have been freed from all problems. That I still have problems is clear proof that I have not yet attained to the state of harmlessness. Let me start right now upon the task of renouncing harmful thinking and harmful speech. What may I do? Most of the words I…
The guiding principle of inner peace is the law of harmlessness. If one causes no harm, they will not be harmed in return. The day one reaches complete harmlessness in thoughts, words, and actions marks the attainment of complete freedom from all problems. The realization that problems persist indicates that harmlessness has not yet been achieved.
The first step towards harmlessness is to renounce harmful thoughts and speech. It is wise to pause before speaking and contemplate whether the words will be beneficial or destructive. By embracing silence, one can grow in the spirit of silence and eventually learn to sing the Name of the Beloved. This practice purifies the breath and uplifts the thoughts.
Living a spiritual life involves mystical silence, dedication, and self-surrender. It is a life of utter submission to God's guidance, much like a child trusts in the protection and guidance of a loving mother. Regardless of the challenges faced, such as suffering and pain, one's inner peace remains undisturbed, guided by divine love from one shore to the other.
Dada J P Vaswani was a humanitarian, philosopher, educator, and spiritual leader devoted to the principles of ahimsa and non-sectarian spirituality.
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