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Anandamurti starts this discourse by discussing the first point "saḿyak samkalpa – proper ideology" in the eight-fold path of bliss propounded by Gautama Buddha. He suggests that there can not be any movement unless there is a proper ideology. For true progress and proper movement, we must have a proper ideology and firm resolve. | Anandamurti starts this discourse by discussing the first point "saḿyak samkalpa – proper ideology" in the eight-fold path of bliss propounded by Gautama Buddha. He suggests that there can not be any movement unless there is a proper ideology. For true progress and proper movement, we must have a proper ideology and firm resolve.<ref name=AV /> | ||
When Buddha first sat in contemplation, his goal was not fixed. He had doubts and confusions in his mind. He was also uncertain of what actually he wanted. Later, when he sat in contemplation once again, he took a complete saḿkalpa. This time he fixed his goal and determined that he would not break his contemplation until he attained spiritual realization, even if he dies. Then only, Buddha attained ''Nirvana''. | When Buddha first sat in contemplation, his goal was not fixed. He had doubts and confusions in his mind. He was also uncertain of what actually he wanted. Later, when he sat in contemplation once again, he took a complete saḿkalpa. This time he fixed his goal and determined that he would not break his contemplation until he attained spiritual realization, even if he dies. Then only, Buddha attained ''Nirvana''.<ref name=AV /> | ||
Everyone of our society must have an aim or a resolve in life. Even a lowly person can become great by his determination. | Everyone of our society must have an aim or a resolve in life. Even a lowly person can become great by his determination.<ref name=AV /> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||