An elevated mind, characterised by high thinking, is the foundation of a fulfilling life. When one’s thoughts and attitude are unselfish and charitable, the actions are naturally benevolent. The decisions that arise from such a mind are right in every situation, for the self and others. The key is having a clean mind and a compassionate vision.
One sign of an elevated mind is that the person will recognise their purpose in life – that they are in this world not just to live for themselves, but to serve and contribute in some way, using their talents and abilities. They can clearly discern what is of value and what is not; where they should invest their time and energy and what to avoid. When the mind is clean and the thinking is not muddied by the influence of any kind of negativity, the right choices are easily made. Weaknesses such as greed, ego, jealousy, or anger, if left unchecked, lead our thoughts astray and distort our judgment. Decisions then taken may look right to us from our skewed perspective, but they will not be the best. In the absence of honest introspection and course correction, such decisions feed our weakness. This is a slippery slope that may eventually lead to pettiness.
But when there is a genuine desire to be and do the best that we can, we feel the unease caused by vices, recognise their deceptions, and rise above them to do what we know in our heart is the right thing.
Souls with love for purity and honesty are also able to have a strong faith, because they have experienced that communion with the Divine nurtures and strengthens all that is good in them. Remembrance of God, and the relationship that thereby develops with Him, becomes a channel for such souls to receive divine love, power, and guidance. The soul is then able to overcome its weaknesses. Unfettered by the vices, free of the pain and agitation they cause, the soul can then have lasting peace and happiness. Their generosity of spirit then guides them to share these with others unselfishly. This is how an elevated mind makes life fulfilling and great.
B.K. Surya is a Rajyoga teacher at the Brahma Kumaris headquarters in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.