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THE FOUR W'S OF SPIRITUALITY

Man has devised various mantras, which if vigilantly followed, can help him cope with the hard core competitive materialistic environment quite efficiently. Intelligent following of the famous four P's–'Product', 'Price', 'Place' and 'Promotion' of marketing are looked upon as a success mantra for having good sales and hence earning huge profits. On a similar note, for producing six-sigma quality products, a company has to carefully plan its four M's–'Material', 'Manpower', 'Machine' and 'Management'. These four evils can be termed as ABCD– 'Anxiety', 'Brashness','Cunningness' and 'Dullness'.

And the most amazing fact about this wholesome success-giving principle is that, this mantra was devised long before by our saints, which can be called the four W's– 'Who', 'Why', 'Where' and 'When', unveiling before us a 'WOW' life!

'WHO' - WHO AM I?

This is the very first 'W' that needs to be discovered, i.e. 'Who' am I?

“Ah, it seems to be a simple question! 'I', I am 'Mr/s. X'. Every day when I stand in front of a mirror, I see this physical body and this is what I am: a physical being, having eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin, hands, legs and various other body parts!” Many people will identify themselves with this statement. In fact, in this seemingly glamorous life, we are actually living with this identification.

'WHY' - WHY AM I?

This 'W' deals with the purpose of human life. Life seems to be a tale of mystery. Everything that constitutes our life is relative, temporary and bound. And amidst all the odds, one often asks himself, “What is the purpose of this human life? Do I need to run for my whole life in search for the gains, which later turn into losses?”

'WHERE' - FROM WHERE CAN I ATTAIN THE PURPOSE OF MY LIFE?

In other words, this 'W' attempts to answer as to who can make us get acquainted with our real Self?

One day, when Narendra (Swami Vivekananda) visited Ramakrishna Paramahansa, he questioned– “Sir, I have read various scriptures several times. I even give lectures from them. I know eternal happiness can be attained only after knowing God. But, for that, do I need to seek help of a guru?”

'WHEN' - WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO START?

The fourth 'W' provides insight into the factor of appropriate time or moment, i.e. at what age or by what time should I begin my journey to the inner world?

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