Life is a long journey. In this journey, travellers have different destinations; some want wealth, some wisdom, some power and some, a matchless success. Irrespective of the destination, everyone’s life goes through various phases- crossing various ups & downs. Now, while moving ahead, most people take up the shield of faith in order to remove disturbances- some of which are visible and some subtle in the form of insecurity, fear and other negative feelings.

Apart from faith, people should also keep a double protection shield with them in order to make the journey smoother and more fulfilling.

Dharma and Meditation are these shields.

Choosing the Path of Dharma

So far as Dharma is concerned, you should wear it like a uniform and protect it in all circumstances. Dharma is the foundation for the well-being of mankind. So, be prepared at all times to respect the wise messages of your conscience and watch your steps to see whether you are on the right path or not.

Try not to harm or injure others from your words and deeds. Understand that God’s blessing is upon each element of existence and if you are causing harm to others, you are disturbing God’s plan for that person or thing which is certainly not a good idea.

So, live and let live!

This should be your life mantra and foremost Dharma.

Further, work is the ultimate form of worship. So, give respect to your duty, stay clear of ego and acquire a sense of oneness with all aspects of existence to experience divinity in everything you do.

Also, follow certain rules in life like you follow the traffic rules on a highway to avoid any mishappening. Even a small deviation from dharma may lead to big adversity.

Adherence to Dharma should be Non-Negotiable

You have dharma for each phase in your life. Your elders and Guru have laid down rules for you. It is always beneficial to follow them in all circumstances. Always avoid facing the results of non-adherence to dharma even if you are on ‘cloud nine’ as a highly successful person. While climbing the ladder of success, it is wise to keep in mind that if you go against your Dharma, you will fall down eventually.

Moreover, when you have to engage in worldly affairs, you must do so with utmost focus. And when you engage in worship or chanting, you must not let the mind dither. Some people have the habit of feeling regret for not being able to do worship and remember God because of their worldly activities. Do away with this habit and realise the importance of being in the company of God for some time along with worldly activities.

Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned activities, do study Vedas and other scriptures, contemplate the teachings of your Guru, provide food for those who are in need, and serve all guests, irrespective of their wealth and status. These are also your Dharma.

When you’ll lead a life while adhering to Dharma, you’ll surely attain peace with material as well as spiritual prosperity. And your Dharma will act as a protective shield for you.

Get the protective shield of Meditation

Also, try to make meditation your protective shield. Look at your life, you’ll find you are bound to face grief, pain, and disappointments and sometimes there is no escape. Such bad phases make you think about how to have a strong protective shield that can help you find a place of absolute calm.

Know that the problems you experience in life emerge when you focus on the outer world where tumult and sorrow prevail. Sometimes, the peace and joy that you seek are hard to be found in this outer world.  Calm and happiness reside in your inner spiritual world. Try to find it there through meditation under the guidance of an enlightened master.

Open the Gateway to the Spiritual Energy

As you remember God in the meditative phase, the gateway to the spiritual energy opens; your soul gets uplifted from the physical realm and embarks on the beautiful inner journey where you connect with the love and blessings of God.

A habit of remembering God through meditation becomes your strong protective shield. It helps you silence the unwanted thoughts that keep you attached to outer disturbances distracting you from your goal. Also remember meditation is a powerful shield not only for your mind but also for your body and therefore whenever you get a chance meditate.

It will protect you from unwanted thoughts and sometimes, even unwanted circumstances.

So, continue the journey of life under the double protection of Dharma and meditation. This journey will surely lead you towards your destination blissfully while removing all visible and subtle disturbances.

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