When I start to think why I am a Sanatani? I need to
make clear about the word “I” which is used in the question. That “I” does not
point to the Deha, the body which is identified by others as Sreeram Manoj
Kumar, since it is ephemeral. That “I” does not refer to the Atma, the
substratum of the all-pervading Absolute Consciousness, since it is
eternal.
Then who is that “I”???
That “I” is my Mind and Intellect index which the
scripture refer to as “Jeevatma” (Individual Consciousness), it is neither
ephemeral nor eternal.
Now what makes me a Sanatani???
I believe that we are all “Amritasya Putra” (Progeny
of Immortality). Hence to me the whole world is a family. I am related to
everyone in this universe as I share the same source. The source from which I
come make me perfect. I am perfect with all the knowledge and instinct that I
need. When I want answers I look within! From there I can comprehend the truth,
the wisdom. External medium like books, encyclopaedias or for the matter Google
can only show the path to that truth.
Being a Sanatani I rely on myself. I find perfection
within myself. There is nothing for me to strive for. There is no effort to
become something or be anything other than what I already am. Effortlessness
lies at the crux of Sanatana Dharma.
If I am not perfect it is only due to the veil of
ignorance. Ignorance due to the Vasanas (Tendencies) and Samskaras
(Impressions) accumulated from past numerous births. To know the true identity
all that is needed to be done is undo the effects of the years, civilization,
society, education, degrees, ambitions and everything else. The true identity
is the source that is pure and perfect.
As a Sanatani I experience the energy of God in
every bit of nature. Be it a cow, tree, stone, sun, moon anything and
everything in nature is energy. Just as nature accepts everything, so does a
Sanatani.
Sanatana Dharma does not endorse violence of any
kind. This includes the subtle forms of violence such as discipline,
disapproval, conformance to rigid rules, coercions. Being a Sanatani I have a
complete freedom. Freedom to choose my own path there is no rules and
restrictions. Nobody compels me to read any scriptures or force me to go on
pilgrimage. Whatever I do it is voluntary.
As a Sanatani I emphasize more on Being and less on
Doing. The path I follow has made me understand that excessive doing is the
result of a restless mind. The action which results when the mind is still and
the heart is open and receptive is what is called Being.
Sanatani is just Being.......!!!
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