Whenever something is done, the doer should follow specific rules and regulations, and the authority that creates those rules and regulations is known as the 'controller'. So many actions are done in our universe, there are so many manifestations and expressions, and so many waves have emanated from many sources, so there must be a strong controller. But that strong controller must not be a machine, nor should he be of mechanical order. He must be a loving entity. Now, there are so many controllers in different fields and spheres of our lives. There are so many other expressions, so there are various controllers. But above all controllers, there is the Supreme Controller. The Supreme Controller is Maheshvara.
Rules and regulations of the Supreme Controller must be of perfect order. Otherwise, the equilibrium or equipoise of this universe will be lost. Our first duty is to live according to Maheshvara's desire. Just doing according to the desire of that Controller is a must for all spiritual aspirants. But while obeying Him, one should never forget that the Supreme Entity is not the boss; He is the loving father. The relationship is not official; it is purely personal.
You know, if there is an impersonal entity controlling everything, having no link with you, then the psychology of discipline will not be created because in that case, an order is followed or obeyed or adhered to due to a fear complex - but in spirituality, there must not be any complex, neither fear nor shyness.
Rules and regulations of the Supreme Controller must be of perfect order. Otherwise, the equilibrium or equipoise of this universe will be lost. Our first duty is to live according to Maheshvara's desire. Just doing according to the desire of that Controller is a must for all spiritual aspirants. But while obeying Him, one should never forget that the Supreme Entity is not the boss; He is the loving father. The relationship is not official; it is purely personal.
You know, if there is an impersonal entity controlling everything, having no link with you, then the psychology of discipline will not be created because in that case, an order is followed or obeyed or adhered to due to a fear complex - but in spirituality, there must not be any complex, neither fear nor shyness.
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