Food For Thought!!!

"DESIRE KILLS JOY
All DESIRES AIM FOR JOY"!!!!
I read Guruji's knowledge sheet wherein he quotes this couplet.I find this so truly awesome and amazing.It is just that I probably never ever paused to give a thought all these years as to what causes the unhappiness or agitation.
Little things can irritate us and cause anger,just someone not agreeing to our view point can create so much of agitation and unhappiness.All because of our desires.All of us usually tend to believe and accept "Either My Way Or No Way".This is the major cause of all disagreements and discomfort that we create for ourselves and for people around us.
All the great ones have said that every human being desires happiness and what ever is done is in search of happiness alone.
We are of the strong opinion and belief that if things happen the way we want then we will be happy.In the process we tend to ignore the others point of view many times.It is probably because every individual can look at issues only from his point of view and to suit himself and his convenience.May be that all the time we focus only on our happiness.That seems selfish for sure ,but I do firmly believe that that is the way it is.As human beings we are made up to think only about our happiness and ourselves.
To give up desires is indeed a very very tough job for ordinary human mortals I am sure and as Guruji has so beautifully said "One who conquers all desires is Mahavira"!!
Isn't that so wonderful!!!
How do we get over our desires and still be happy??
The only route probably would be doing our sadhana,seva and satsangh regularly.I feel it is indeed very important to be in the company of like minded people so there can be progress and positive growth in ourselves.
Needless to mention here that whatever one gets is what one deserves.
Accept what is given in your platter with grace and happiness and be grateful for whatever you have.
Keep working towards becoming a MAHAVIRA,maybe we don't achieve it in this life but sure can be done with our continued efforts and of course the GRACE OF THE LORD &GURU!!!!
Thank God &Guru for each and every beautiful day that has come our way!!!!
Jai Guru Dev!!