Whatever may be the desires of a person during his lifetime, there are only two goals that one should really aspire for (though they are not in his hands) that is a death without throes and a life without being pitied.
In respect of the first goal i.e. death without throes, we can only try to achieve it by keeping our body and mind fit. Regular habits, exercises commensurate with one's age and health, healthy diet and positive thinking may keep our body fit so that we can leave this mortal coil without much of effort on our part and little trouble to others. Lord Shiva also told Parvati ' Sareeram Aadyam Khalu Brahma Saadhanam' i.e. body comes first before attaining the lotus feet of Lord or only if the body is kept fit we can achieve our goal of becoming one with Him.
Regarding the second goal i.e. a life without being pitied, we may not have any control over this, but here too we can make an effort by leading a life of character. It is a sheer chance whether despite exemplary life, we can really lead a life where there is no need for pity from others. A chronic disease is one example.
In life let us maintain dignity, detachment and strength of character and not think of death at all. As nothing touches us after the Atman leaves the body, let us try to practice same state of mind even when the Atman resides in this body.
Ponder...
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What an excellent prayer our ancestors have built into daily worship?
We must leave this world,when our karma is completed !
Inspiring
Yes i decided to pray from today for only these three things 1. Easy trouble free death. 2. Non pitiable life. 3. To reach for the feet if lord after death permenently without rebirth.
Great... Ultimate 🙏
Hindu people left all these golden paths of ancestors and criticising others in return. One must not run behind money but for peace .
Please grant me three boons. Easy death(without lying on bed for long time with illhealth), life without begging for anything, reaching your lotus feet after death.
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