A balanced and fulfilling spiritual life is like a table. It stands on
four legs and if one leg is shorter than the others then both balance and
equilibrium will be difficult. The four legs or pillars of a spiritual
life are given below in the form of four subjects. If any of the subjects
is not a part of our lives or is a part of our life, but not to as great an
extent as the others, then the overall balance of our spiritual life will
be affected adversely (negatively).
*1. Daily spiritual study (knowledge or gyan)*
Daily spiritual study provides the right quality of nourishment for our
mind and intellect, the two important energies of the soul.
*2. **Daily meditation (spiritual yoga)
*Daily meditation provides the means to explore, discover and reconnect
with oneself and with God.
*3. **The inculcation and development of virtues (dharna)
*Giving some time each day to the conscious development of our character
(virtue) helps to eliminate any negative sanskars or personality
characteristics (vices) and improves our ability to build positive and
harmonious relationships. The quality of our relationships is a mirror
reflection of our dharna.
*4. **The service of others (seva)
*A life purpose based on some kind of service is the foundation of personal
growth through the practice of giving. Finding appropriate ways to use our
increasing spiritual power and understanding (through the three subjects
mentioned above) for the benefit of others is the most satisfying way to
use our energy today. It also ensures happiness for the present as well as
for the future through accumulation of positive energy in the form of
blessings of those who are served.
four legs and if one leg is shorter than the others then both balance and
equilibrium will be difficult. The four legs or pillars of a spiritual
life are given below in the form of four subjects. If any of the subjects
is not a part of our lives or is a part of our life, but not to as great an
extent as the others, then the overall balance of our spiritual life will
be affected adversely (negatively).
*1. Daily spiritual study (knowledge or gyan)*
Daily spiritual study provides the right quality of nourishment for our
mind and intellect, the two important energies of the soul.
*2. **Daily meditation (spiritual yoga)
*Daily meditation provides the means to explore, discover and reconnect
with oneself and with God.
*3. **The inculcation and development of virtues (dharna)
*Giving some time each day to the conscious development of our character
(virtue) helps to eliminate any negative sanskars or personality
characteristics (vices) and improves our ability to build positive and
harmonious relationships. The quality of our relationships is a mirror
reflection of our dharna.
*4. **The service of others (seva)
*A life purpose based on some kind of service is the foundation of personal
growth through the practice of giving. Finding appropriate ways to use our
increasing spiritual power and understanding (through the three subjects
mentioned above) for the benefit of others is the most satisfying way to
use our energy today. It also ensures happiness for the present as well as
for the future through accumulation of positive energy in the form of
blessings of those who are served.
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