What we search is within us
Dwij Bhakti
How we operate predominantly depends on our mind rather than our physical capabilities. In fact, we work with our mind, not with our body. If the mind is engaged with the ‘Daata’, the action performed by our body remains the same, at least superficially, but the consciousness is changed as our awareness undergoes a transformation.
Being spiritually imperfect, we cannot even see the things which are very much possible to be known and seen such as our abilities to comprehend the vastness of the universe are limited, leaving a staggering 75% of the universe yet to be explored. However, the biggest question is how one should go about approaching the abode of the ‘Daata’. The answer is simple, but the solution isn’t. The answer is quitting the body, in His remembrance, without any other thought. Alternatively, the solution requires opening your heart to Him without a trace of any bodily consciousness.
The heart needs the right emotions to be guided. Dwij philosophy places great importance on maintaining a steadfast focus on the ultimate goal and sole purpose of self-realisation and merging with the ‘Supreme Consciousness, the ‘Daata’, without any deviations. A ‘Dwij’ focuses on selfless action to realise the ‘Absolute Truth’, the ‘Supreme Being’. However, selfless action, in the absence of knowledge, may be difficult. And, therefore, the importance of devotion cannot be underestimated.
“Vedas consist of 3 parts – Rites, Meditation and Enlightenment. In conformity with Vedas, Gita also has these 3 sections in 18 chapters with each section covered in 6 chapters – Steadfastness in Action and Steadfastness in Knowledge are discussed in the first and the last section as two cannot be combined due to extreme opposition, and Steadfastness in Devotion is discussed in the middle. As devotion is inherent in Action and Knowledge, it removes all obstacles and doubts.”
Param Dwij has incorporated Dwij Bhakti to address the needs of emotions emerging out of our heart without deviating from the path of knowledge. Dwij Bhakti, in fact, is an appreciation of the understanding of true knowledge and wisdom on the path of spirituality.
“We work with our minds, not with our bodies. If the mind is engaged with the ‘Daata’, the action performed by our body remains the same, at least superficially, but the consciousness is changed.”