The Importance of Self-Control: Today’s man is constantly running after material pleasures in his fast-paced life. But according to Premanand Ji Maharaj, the real meaning of life lies in restraint and surrender. “Just be patient, then see the miracle!” This message is not just words, but life-changing truth. As long as man remains entangled in pleasures and objects, he will not be able to get out of mental disturbance and sorrow.
Youth, wealth and glory are all temporary. Their attraction is momentary like the flash of lightning. This body is also like a raw pitcher, which can break at any time. The property that seems to be yours today may belong to someone else tomorrow. Great men say that no person goes forward satisfied with the pleasures of the world, but moves ahead with unfulfilled desires.
Money is not only for one’s own happiness but also for serving others. If you have resources, they should be used to serve the needy, the sick, the hungry and animals and birds. People who misuse money like alcohol, cheating or wrongdoings put their lives in more danger. Religious people use their money to build hospitals, schools and cow shelters for the society, whereas unrighteous people spend it in vain.
Nowadays many people consider pilgrimage as just a means of travelling, whereas its real purpose is self-purification. We should practice restraint and meditation by going to places like Vrindavan, Kashi or Haridwar. Special care should be taken of fasting, chanting the name and cleanliness. Wrong conduct at pilgrimage places not only destroys your virtue but also impacts future generations.
There are many weaknesses in human life, disease, anger, attachment and fear. In such a situation, the biggest support is the refuge of God. There is amazing power in true prayer from the heart. When a person calls upon the Lord with complete sincerity and dedication, he definitely finds the path. We have to understand that real happiness is not in enjoyment, but in devotion.
The true benefit of life is only when we concentrate our mind in devotion and make the name of God our support. “Just be patient, then see the miracle!” This is the mantra that can give right direction to life.
