This statement ‘I am never going to die’ gives a feeling of ego. People find it as a manifestation of an egoistic mind. But actually looking from a different perspective, e – represents effective and go – indicates movement. The word ‘ego’ means going effectively.
Right from our childhood and also while studying we are taught that the soul is immortal and only the body dies, yet we seek immortality. Immortality can be achieved only by ‘going effectively’. ‘Going effectively’ means leaving footprints on the ‘sands of time’. When I recollect the people who had / have made an impact on the life of others, then many names surface on the sea of my mind and some will also come in your mind. Some of these are Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekanand, Mahatma Gandhi and even Steve Jobs. The issue is: are they alive today? The answer is yes because they have impacted the life of others. Hence, in order to remain alive as an immortal soul even after death, one requires great perseverance, a selfless dedication to rise as a phoenix from any difficulty for the service of mankind even after falling again and again.
In order to attain this immortality, one has to strive. It is not just visualisation, but efforts are required to crystallise this and to achieve this we have to develop patience and have patience to listen to and patience to learn to serve others.
When I ask someone ‘How are you?’; I need to actually listen to the reply. I need to absorb and understand what he wants to say. Only then I can be a good listener and will be able to serve the person better.
Why worry and hurry on an ongoing basis. Life is a gift of God in a box with different compartments, I need to open it in a gentle way and feel the magic of every moment and what each compartment has in store for me.
Though, while living, I feel that this life is too short to cherish each and every moment and to take part in this wonderful voyage. It is almost difficult with all kinds of flaws and weaknesses to enhance value in the society. Even then one has to utilise this greatest gift from the Almighty to add beauty to the deeds and actions carried out and to covet for immortality. I need to dance with the rhythm of God. I need to accept what the divine power has bestowed upon me and he will guide me in finding a place in the heart of those I serve.
I would further add that there is no need to drink nectar to remain alive. In the true sense, there is no death. Death is when people forget us. There will be a day when your remains will leave this world, but your aroma will still be there. The fragrance of your thoughts, the charm of your dreams will be in the breeze. The only essence one requires is a calm conscience, a profound silence with the inner self, an ethical and rational life and by rendering lasting service. Service in the welfare of others is the best way of achieving immortality.
Now, the answer to the question: Where I am going to live after disappearance of the physique? Well, I am going to find address in people’s heart. It is possible for each (one) of us to develop this within us, the desire to serve others without seeking even a ‘thank you!’
I would conclude by quoting:
I will be a shining star which will pass on little light even in darkest time.
I will be available in the colours of leaves to fulfill achievable desires of the world.
I will be the clear water to let you feel profoundness of life.
I will accompany the first ray from the sun to enlighten light in life.
I will be the innocent smile on the face to make your soul feel happy.
I will be the rainbow to fill your life with all the colours to make you feel bliss.
I will be the calm moonlight to make you free from all the worries of the world.
I will be the whole ocean to give you the feeling of deepest thoughts and the shells of happiness.
If nothing else, by this communication to wish you all a healthy and happy life, and with this wish arising from my heart – I will live in your heart.
