Transforming Matter into Spirit

This entire material existence is the energy of God. Therefore, it is actually spiritual. It has become material, however, because we are utilizing it for our own selfish purposes. If this material existence can be engaged instead in the service of God, it will be amazingly transformed into the kingdom of God.

So how to do on this practical level? Lord Krishna answers this as follows in the Bhagavad-gita:

yat karosi yad asnasi
yaj juhosi dadasi yat
yat tapasyasi kaunteya
tat kurusva mad-arpanam

"Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away, and whatever austerities you perform -- do that, O son of Kunti, as an offering to Me."
--Bhagavad-gita 9.27

The practical application of this instructions is absolutely ecstatic. Anyone who applies these teachings at every minute will feel how they are always living in the direct association of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: How to be Centered?...

Can you tell me how I can center myself, when I travel so much? Like you, I do a lot of traveling, and you are so centered. I have tried to attain serenity but cannot connect to my center, when not in my chamber. I have so enjoyed and recognized so much of your teachings on the Walk of Enlightenment, Please continue.

As always, your student, Elizabeth.

Answer: Know Who You Are & Be Who You Are...

Centering is very simple. You have to tune into your actual self. In other words, you simply have to know who you are and be who are. Always remember that you are not your body, that are the eternal servant of God. Carefully study the Bhagavad-gita to hear directly from God Himself exactly how He wants you to live your life. Strictly abide by His instructions. If you do this, you always feel enlivened like anything because you will be perfectly centered at every minute with your every thought, word, and deed in all times, places, and circumstances.

This above technique is equally effective whether you are traveling or remaining at home because it has nothing to do with your surroundings and everything to do with your relationship with God.

Apply this technique with determination, patience, and enthusiasm. Your life will be inconceivably sublime.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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