<p class="bodytext">Electrical systems require that we turn the switch on for the unseen electricity in the wires to flow in order for them to function. In a manner very similar to this, we need to find that internal switch and turn it on so it can allow the inner light – unseen yet, which is omnipresent to shine through to make us glow in radiance. </p>.<p class="bodytext">This is a result of us understanding that our very nature is ever-<br />lasting peace.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A job lost, which truncated a steady income, a death in the immediate family that resulted in huge void, a deadly disease that inflicted physical, mental and emotional wounds difficult to grapple with, are just some of the goings-on in the world called samsara that has unsettled us of an otherwise peaceful existence.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A series of joyful rides like a job promotion and significant increase in the financial package, the birth of a new bundle of joy that resulted in a new-found purpose in life, a fantastic vacation with exotic experiences and sweet memories, are just some of the elated happenings in the same samsara that brought us joy and resulted in enhanced peace.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Both these experiences – the good and the bad, often the learned people have stated as “this too shall pass!” They both have a beginning and an end which when woven together becomes a cycle of joy-and-sorrow in our lives. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The tendency to get caught in this vortex is the reason that human beings suffer in the long run. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The one who has recognised this turmoil and hence the predicament, can then decide to embrace a path of spirituality if not already. Advaitha Vedanta offers one such time-tested path to turn the mind inwards, which otherwise is always dragged outwards to experience the world outside.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The key in one’s search is to find and turn-on the internal switch so one can witness this topsy-turvy life rather than drown. This person is keen to stay in a steady state emboldened by an equanimous mind. This facilitates a Guru who has traversed this path before to enter his life. The Guru understands his disciple’s deep faith to guide him to realise the end goal which is self-realisation.</p>.<p class="bodytext">This internal switch when turned on and the path made conducive for learning through Upanishadic teachings results in “Who am I.”</p>
<p class="bodytext">Electrical systems require that we turn the switch on for the unseen electricity in the wires to flow in order for them to function. In a manner very similar to this, we need to find that internal switch and turn it on so it can allow the inner light – unseen yet, which is omnipresent to shine through to make us glow in radiance. </p>.<p class="bodytext">This is a result of us understanding that our very nature is ever-<br />lasting peace.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A job lost, which truncated a steady income, a death in the immediate family that resulted in huge void, a deadly disease that inflicted physical, mental and emotional wounds difficult to grapple with, are just some of the goings-on in the world called samsara that has unsettled us of an otherwise peaceful existence.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A series of joyful rides like a job promotion and significant increase in the financial package, the birth of a new bundle of joy that resulted in a new-found purpose in life, a fantastic vacation with exotic experiences and sweet memories, are just some of the elated happenings in the same samsara that brought us joy and resulted in enhanced peace.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Both these experiences – the good and the bad, often the learned people have stated as “this too shall pass!” They both have a beginning and an end which when woven together becomes a cycle of joy-and-sorrow in our lives. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The tendency to get caught in this vortex is the reason that human beings suffer in the long run. </p>.<p class="bodytext">The one who has recognised this turmoil and hence the predicament, can then decide to embrace a path of spirituality if not already. Advaitha Vedanta offers one such time-tested path to turn the mind inwards, which otherwise is always dragged outwards to experience the world outside.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The key in one’s search is to find and turn-on the internal switch so one can witness this topsy-turvy life rather than drown. This person is keen to stay in a steady state emboldened by an equanimous mind. This facilitates a Guru who has traversed this path before to enter his life. The Guru understands his disciple’s deep faith to guide him to realise the end goal which is self-realisation.</p>.<p class="bodytext">This internal switch when turned on and the path made conducive for learning through Upanishadic teachings results in “Who am I.”</p>