“Will not rediscovering a holistic and ecological worldview demand a holistic and eco-friendly life-style from us, guruji?” Atma Prakash asked his Guruji.
“Yes of course, my son. Any change you want to see in the world must begin with your own self, with your own life. As Gandhiji had said: ‘You must become the change that you want to see in the world’. This is where Capitalism, Communism, Socialism….. all such ‘isms’ have failed. They are all aimed at changing others and the world for the benefit of one’s own self. Whereas, the real change has to begin from within one’s own self and with one’s own life for the happiness of others….
“It is by working to make others happy, that we can also enjoy true happiness….
“Inner transformation of the individual, which is the basis of true social transformation and abiding peace, cannot come from outside sources but from inner sources which are the attributes of the spirit.” The Baba stopped and waited for the response from his disciple.
Atma Prakash looked at his Guruji thoughtfully.
He bowed low and waited for his Guruji to proceed.
“That is enough for today, my son. Read the books on the theme of our discussion today. Study them well.”
The universal vision and the holistic philosophy contained in his Guruji’s words had already started having their effect on Atma Prakash’s understanding of reality and on his worldview.
They were opening up his consciousness to the higher and broader aspects of existence, to a unitive divine consciousness.
Atma Prakash read two important books during the week; one on an integral vision of life and reality by Bede Griffiths, and the other on a holistic and ecological worldview by Thomas Berry.
In between, he had also discussed the subjects in detail with the Baba. He had further discussed some of these subjects with Mataji. He was deeply impressed by her knowledge of these subjects.
He was eagerly waiting for the next Thursday interaction with his revered Guruji.
Excerpts from ‘Integral Revolution’: Swami Sachidananda Bharati
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