The ancient Indian scriptures and the teachings of revered sages have clearly declared: Human beings are a fragment of supreme bliss. Among all living beings, only the human has the rare fortune and capacity to rise to the level of divinity. A person may choose to remain human, fall into lower tendencies, or ascend to divine consciousness. The easiest path to becoming divine is to walk the way of selflessness—by serving the welfare of others, just as the divine does.
The Nature of Divinity: Beyond Offerings and Rituals
In temples, idols of deities may be adorned with rich ornaments or left simple. They may be offered luxurious feasts or nothing at all—yet the idol remains unaffected. The divine form does not touch or consume any material offering. This symbolizes a profound truth: God is untouched by material possessions. The divine remains steady, serene, and self-contained. This inspires us to go beyond material attachments and cultivate inner purity.
The Divine Spark Within – Simplicity and Selflessness
Goswami Tulsidas beautifully expressed in the verse, "Ishwar ansh jeev avinashi, chetan sahaj saral sukh-rashi," which means that the soul is a part of the eternal divine—naturally conscious, simple, and a reservoir of bliss. Every time scriptures speak of divine incarnations, their stories revolve around lok-kalyan—the welfare of all beings. Divinity, in essence, expresses itself through compassion and service.
The Choice is Yours: Human, Divine, or Animalistic
A human who lives only for self-interest is still bound to limited consciousness. They labor only for personal and family gain. Animals, too, do not share their food—even with their own offspring. But humans have the power of choice. Through their actions, they decide their own path—whether to remain ordinary, descend, or transcend.
The Example of Buddha: A Life Devoted to Universal Welfare
Around 563 BCE, Prince Siddhartha was born into the royal family of Nepal, in the undivided Bharat. Renouncing palace comforts, his wife, and even his beloved son, he set out—not because he lacked emotion—but because his compassion was vast. His vision was universal. After becoming Gautama Buddha, he returned not to reclaim what he had left but to uplift his family to the higher state of awakening he had discovered. His wife Yashodhara, once hurt, later came to realize the ocean of humanity flowing within him.
The Power of Thought: When Awareness Blossoms
Siddhartha was born on the full moon of the month of Vaishakh, when the moon is in the Vishakha constellation. Vishakha represents “the expansion of special branches of consciousness.” Only when our thoughts expand with wisdom and compassion do we become truly noble. On a full moon, the moon is at its peak—complete with sixteen divine qualities—so even the salty ocean longs to rise, inspired by its touch. Likewise, when divine awareness awakens in the human mind, even our most bitter emotions can transform.
Transformation Through Love, Not Force
Buddha believed in transformation through love and awareness, not force. Just as Sage Narada transformed the fearsome bandit Ratnakar into the sage Valmiki through the music of compassion, Buddha transformed the cruel Angulimala into a peaceful monk. Angulimala voluntarily left violence behind—not through compulsion, but through an inner awakening. This is the divine miracle of love and empathy.
The Divine Path Lies Within
To become divine, one need not perform miracles or attain mystical powers. The divine lies within every human as potential. When the spirit of welfare, simplicity, and love for all beings awakens in the heart, the human no longer remains ordinary—he becomes a living embodiment of the divine.
So awaken your heart, walk the path of service, and let your inner divinity shine.
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