A seeker, perhaps much like yourself, approached a spiritual teacher with a deeply personal and universal question: "If a person prays to God and receives wealth, their greed often grows, eventually becoming so overwhelmed by worldly dazzle that it consumes them. How can we dedicate our hearts to God in such a way that this 'chaka chaundh' – this blinding glitter – doesn't overpower us?" The teacher, with a gentle smile, offered a surprising analogy to illustrate the illusion. He asked, "If you were given a truck full of 200-rupee notes today, would you be influenced by them?" Knowing that 200-rupee notes are no longer current currency, the seeker understood immediately that their mind wouldn't be swayed, as they would recognize the money as worthless.
"Just as you know those notes are false," the teacher explained, "when we truly understand that the dazzle and glitter of this world are equally false, our minds will naturally detach from them." He emphasized that the allure of worldly possessions is an insatiable desire, a "game of the world" that can never truly be fulfilled. No one, he stressed, has ever found complete satisfaction in its endless pursuit. To overcome this captivating illusion and find true inner peace, the spiritual guide offered a powerful, ancient practice: "Naam Jap," the continuous chanting or remembrance of God's name. The more you engage in this spiritual practice, the teacher revealed, the more your mind naturally turns away from the transient seductions of the world. It’s a profound path to internal freedom, rooted in the wisdom of understanding what truly holds value. His words echoed a timeless verse: "Give me only enough, O Lord, that my family is sustained. Neither should I remain hungry, nor should any seeker go hungry from my door." This wisdom reminds us that true fulfillment lies not in endless accumulation, but in contentment and the recognition of life's deeper purpose, free from the intoxicating grip of material desires.
