In the grand tapestry of life, we are but a vapor—here today, gone tomorrow. This fleeting nature is a shared human experience, marking our days with a sense of impermanence. We are given a finite number of days to traverse this earthly plane, each with our unique paths and pursuits. Some seek temporal riches, others chase knowledge and learning, while some tread the dark paths of violence, hatred, and destruction. Regardless of our individual journeys, we are all searching for meaning.
Our greatest aspirations often reveal our deepest follies. We devote ourselves wholeheartedly to our pursuits, frequently neglecting broader responsibilities. We build grand houses, heedless of the forests sacrificed for them. We chase wealth while others sleep homeless on the streets. Our self-centeredness, pride, and indifference blind us to the wider world. Many might argue against this view, claiming they are exceptions. However, each person carries inherent biases. This is evident in ideological divides: the good versus the bad, each claiming righteousness over the other. Such attitudes are steeped in pride and prejudice.
The sentiment that "all is vanity" encapsulates the essence of human existence—vanity. Despite this, we witness glimmers of hope and moments of selflessness. When we give a gift, we seek the recipient’s smile. When we donate our time and energy to a good cause, we find joy. Why is that? In those moments, we live outside of ourselves. If our motives are pure, we experience a joy that defies explanation, a joy that is profound and deeply satisfying. This joy does not stem from any external source but from within our soul, created in beauty and love.
No one is born a monster. Even history's most notorious figures were once innocent babies, full of wonder and beauty. The world, through its influences and teachings, turned them into what they became. We are the ones who choose to defile the purity within us. Our soul is a precious pearl cast before swine when we indulge in negativity. The story of creation can be seen as a metaphor for the soul—created in love, beauty, innocence, and equilibrium.
We, however, consume impurities not from the world itself, which was created in beauty and balance, but from the corruptions of human creation. When we indulge in negative influences, we implant a spiritual cancer within ourselves. Pain, suffering, horror, and terror are human creations. By defiling our souls, we have shaped the world into its current state. Wisdom teaches us to be untainted by the world's negativity. Most people misunderstand these teachings.
We are the cause of suffering through our learned lusts, cravings, and desires. A child, content with their toys, suddenly desires a new toy upon seeing it marketed. This desire was not innate but learned. Similarly, hatred is taught. This condition of the world is not natural but constructed through human influence.
The heart of the matter lies in recognizing our role in shaping both our inner and outer worlds. By understanding the purity of our soul and the impact of our choices, we can strive towards a life that transcends vanity and aligns with the inherent beauty and love with which we were created.
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