Future of Sanatan Dharma

The future of religion in the world will be Sanatan Dharma. But first let me say what I mean by Sanatan Dharma. The Sanatan Dharma will be an state of consciousness in which an individual's main goal will be to find the answer of existential question of life i.e. what is the purpose of life? Who am I other than this body and mind? And where will I go? And the individual will not be satisfied with any belief as propagated in any religion rather they will experience it by themselves. Development of science and becoming of it as currently the only Dharma which everyone accept and revere has paved the path of Sanatan Dharma to be revealed to the world. It is more so because the search of our existence has brought science to the cliff where there is no other option but to jump into the way of realization through spiritual processes/experiments where one need to go inside oneself to know the truth. It is so because through material experiments we cannot realize consciousness which is more fundamental than materials. Consciousness can only be realized through consciousness which each one of us are. So, increment in the number of other belief people should not be the primary concern of Hindus but it should be to kindle that quest in people to search for the truth and offer them the methods to experience the truth irrespective of their other states, be it financial, social etc. Till then conversion is an intermediate process and if it is satisfying the need of kindling that quest to know the answer then let it be so. The main purpose should be the elevation of consciousness of human race to get drive by seeking the truth.
My speculation is in past when Sanatan Dharma was on its peak the people who were key for the society to drive and sustain were on same state of consciousness all over the globe though they may be physically, geographically, culturally very much separated so much so that they would be not aware about one another's existence on this planet.
How the driving force of life i.e. seeking the answer for fundamental questions of life and keeping it as first priority of life vanished and thus various beliefs originated and spread which we today know as religion, I am not able to get. It may be that people who were on the forefront to keep this light in the heart awakened lost their prominence and thus people by default started seeking for material goals in life.

When consciousness grows

Today in the year 2011, one of the largest earthquakes of Richter scale 9 in human history hit offshore of northeast Japan, causing a massive tsunami that devastated surrounding coastal areas. Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster one the major implications. One of the many victims of this disaster was Nippon Paper Industries' Ishinomaki Paper mill. In the below images you can see the plant befor and after the tsunami which I have taken from the book 'Saving the Mill' currently I am reading. In those days NPI was the source of 40% of paper used by Japan's publishing Industry and Ihinomaki was the core production facility.
While going through the story I was amazed with the resilience and dedication of the Japanese society in common. Just imagine you are the incharge of the plant. then obvoiusly you will take responsibility of safety of all the people of the plant during a disaster. But think of factory guards, company's vehicle drivers etc. Will you be thinking of that you will take the responsibility of each one of the factory people to evacuate witnessing death inching towards you in the form of giant sea waves? Each one of the employee had so much respect for every human life and a dedication to help that no one of the factory got killed in this disaster.
After the tsunami was over the factory's leader announced that the mill will be producing paper again in just 6 months! Hardly any one believed. The city had no power, no water or any other basic amenities and it was a total mess. But the the leader had assumed the onus of saving their company, its people, their city and even the Japanese publishing industry and made it a shared vision of the employee's and fulfilled their commitment to their country. This is an unbelievable story of indomitable spirit.

Similar was the spirit of people of Vietnam and Laos after America imposed war on them and they defeated the mightiest country of the world at that time without any army, navy or air force of its own but just used bicycles and burrow tunnels! America dropped 270 million bombs, highest per square kilometer area bombed anywhere in the world history ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UM2eYLbzXg ) . But, against all odds, in the last 40 years both the countries have become economically significant in ASEAN.

So, when I see people making hue and cry about legacy of India and take it as obstacle in its growth and make Muslim invaders, Britishers and other innumerable factors responsible for them make me sad that we are just hiding our impotency to fight for life, fight for good and loosing an opportunity to giving our best in making this country a golden country again irrespective of our past.

Ishinomaki Paper Plant before tsunami

Ishinomaki Paper plant after tsunami

Bombs have now become an integral part of households in Laos

Today, I came across an amazing confession of a 27-year-old girl Holly Butcher from Australia who was facing cancer and just after posting this note in night she passed away next day. Her note is very much revealing of what life is and what we are doing with it. Sometimes DEATH teaches you the value of life.

Here it goes.

A bit of life advice from Hol:

It’s a strange thing to realise and accept your mortality at 26 years young. It’s just one of those things you ignore. The days tick by and you just expect they will keep on coming; Until the unexpected happens. I always imagined myself growing old, wrinkled and grey- most likely caused by the beautiful family (lots of kiddies) I planned on building with the love of my life. I want that so bad it hurts. 

That’s the thing about life; It is fragile, precious and unpredictable and each day is a gift, not a given right. 

I’m 27 now. I don’t want to go. I love my life. I am happy.. I owe that to my loved ones. But the control is out of my hands. 

I haven’t started this ‘note before I die’ so that death is feared – I like the fact that we are mostly ignorant to it’s inevitability.. Except when I want to talk about it and it is treated like a ‘taboo’ topic that will never happen to any of us.. That’s been a bit tough. I just want people to stop worrying so much about the small, meaningless stresses in life and try to remember that we all have the same fate after it all so do what you can to make your time feel worthy and great, minus the bullshit. 

I have dropped lots of my thoughts below as I have had a lot of time to ponder life these last few months. Of course it’s the middle of the night when these random things pop in my head most! 

Those times you are whinging about ridiculous things (something I have noticed so much these past few months), just think about someone who is really facing a problem. Be grateful for your minor issue and get over it. It’s okay to acknowledge that something is annoying but try not to carry on about it and negatively effect other people’s days. 

Once you do that, get out there and take a freaking big breath of that fresh Aussie air deep in your lungs, look at how blue the sky is and how green the trees are; It is so beautiful. Think how lucky you are to be able to do just that – breathe. 

You might have got caught in bad traffic today, or had a bad sleep because your beautiful babies kept you awake, or your hairdresser cut your hair too short. Your new fake nails might have got a chip, your boobs are too small, or you have cellulite on your arse and your belly is wobbling. 

Let all that shit go.. I swear you will not be thinking of those things when it is your turn to go. It is all SO insignificant when you look at life as a whole. I’m watching my body waste away right before my eyes with nothing I can do about it and all I wish for now is that I could have just one more Birthday or Christmas with my family, or just one more day with my partner and dog. Just one more. 

I hear people complaining about how terrible work is or about how hard it is to exercise – Be grateful you are physically able to. Work and exercise may seem like such trivial things … until your body doesn’t allow you to do either of them. 

I tried to live a healthy life, in fact, that was probably my major passion. Appreciate your good health and functioning body- even if it isn’t your ideal size. Look after it and embrace how amazing it is. Move it and nourish it with fresh food. Don’t obsess over it. 

Remember there are more aspects to good health than the physical body.. work just as hard on finding your mental, emotional and spiritual happiness too. That way you might realise just how insignificant and unimportant having this stupidly portrayed perfect social media body really is.. While on this topic, delete any account that pops up on your news feeds that gives you any sense of feeling shit about yourself. Friend or not.. Be ruthless for your own well-being. 

Be grateful for each day you don’t have pain and even the days where you are unwell with man flu, a sore back or a sprained ankle, accept it is shit but be thankful it isn’t life threatening and will go away. 

Whinge less, people! .. 

And help each other more. 

Give, give, give. It is true that you gain more happiness doing things for others than doing them for yourself. I wish I did this more. Since I have been sick, I have met the most incredibly giving and kind people and been the receiver of the most thoughtful and loving words and support from my family, friends and strangers; More than I could I ever give in return. I will never forget this and will be forever grateful to all of these people. 

It is a weird thing having money to spend at the end.. when you’re dying. It’s not a time you go out and buy material things that you usually would, like a new dress. It makes you think how silly it is that we think it is worth spending so much money on new clothes and ‘things’ in our lives. 

Buy your friend something kind instead of another dress, beauty product or jewellery for that next wedding. 1. No-one cares if you wear the same thing twice 2. It feels good. Take them out for a meal, or better yet, cook them a meal. Shout their coffee. Give/ buy them a plant, a massage or a candle and tell them you love them when you give it to them. 

Value other people’s time. Don’t keep them waiting because you are shit at being on time. Get ready earlier if you are one of those people and appreciate that your friends want to share their time with you, not sit by themselves, waiting on a mate. You will gain respect too! Amen sister. 

This year, our family agreed to do no presents and despite the tree looking rather sad and empty (I nearly cracked Christmas Eve!), it was so nice because people didn’t have the pressure of shopping and the effort went into writing a nice card for each other. Plus imagine my family trying to buy me a present knowing they would probably end up with it themselves.. strange! It might seem lame but those cards mean more to me than any impulse purchase could. Mind you, it was also easier to do in our house because we had no little kiddies there. Anyway, moral of the story- presents are not needed for a meaningful Christmas. Moving on. 

Use your money on experiences.. Or at least don’t miss out on experiences because you spent all your money on material shit. 

Put in the effort to do that day trip to the beach you keep putting off. Dip your feet in the water and dig your toes in the sand. Wet your face with salt water. 

Get amongst nature. 

Try just enjoying and being in moments rather than capturing them through the screen of your phone. Life isn’t meant to be lived through a screen nor is it about getting the perfect photo.. enjoy the bloody moment, people! Stop trying to capture it for everyone else. 

Random rhetorical question. Are those several hours you spend doing your hair and make up each day or to go out for one night really worth it? I’ve never understood this about females. 

Get up early sometimes and listen to the birds while you watch the beautiful colours the sun makes as it rises.Listen to music.. really listen. Music is therapy. Old is best. 

Cuddle your dog. Far out, I will miss that. 

Talk to your friends. Put down your phone. Are they doing okay? 

Travel if it’s your desire, don’t if it’s not. 

Work to live, don’t live to work. 

Seriously, do what makes your heart feel happy. 

Eat the cake. Zero guilt. 

Say no to things you really don’t want to do. 

Don’t feel pressured to do what other people might think is a fulfilling life.. you might want a mediocre life and that is so okay. 

Tell your loved ones you love them every time you get the chance and love them with everything you have. 

Also, remember if something is making you miserable, you do have the power to change it – in work or love or whatever it may be. Have the guts to change. You don’t know how much time you’ve got on this earth so don’t waste it being miserable. I know that is said all the time but it couldn’t be more true. 

Anyway, that’s just this one young gals life advice. Take it or leave it, I don’t mind! 

Oh and one last thing, if you can, do a good deed for humanity (and myself) and start regularly donating blood. It will make you feel good with the added bonus of saving lives. I feel like it is something that is so overlooked considering every donation can save 3 lives! That is a massive impact each person can have and the process really is so simple.Blood donation (more bags than I could keep up with counting) helped keep me alive for an extra year – a year I will be forever grateful that I got to spend it here on Earth with my family, friends and dog. A year I had some of the greatest times of my life... 

’Til we meet again. 

Hol 

Xoxo