Need for Spirituality

Spirituality for a century of Bliss

A news report in 2000 stated: "It will be hard for future historians, when they consider the 20th century, to view much of the era in a positive light. The past 100 years have taken mankind to new lows, with unprecedented levels of violence, barbarity, and cynicism. But along with this darkness, and perhaps in part because of it, has come a new international resurgence in religion, faith, and spirituality at the century's end."

It is evident from the above report that despite the phenomenal progress in science and technology in the last century, it has not surpassed the earlier centuries in levels of happiness and peace. In fact, the last century hit an all-time low in that regard. The major reason for such lows is getting away from Spirituality, probably since mankind focused solely on progress in gross fields such as science and technology. Only regular spiritual practice can give rise to lasting and supreme happiness, which is known as Bliss.

– Editor.

* If one is not currently doing any spiritual practice, or to complement one's current spiritual practice, one can begin with the simple, but powerful spiritual practice of chanting or constantly remembering God's Name according to one's religion. Chanting also acts as a useful complement to any spiritual path one may be already following. It is a practice recommended for the current times by Holy texts and Saints of all religions.

Seekers in the initial stages of spiritual practice (less than one year) can repeat The Name of the Lord as per their religion (refer to Issue 3 Clarification of Doubts section for details).
Seekers who have been doing regular spiritual practice for over a year or so can determine the appropriate chant for them from the experiment given in Issue 124, Message to Seekers section.