Nature of a true seeker

Kabirji, , highly revered mystic of India who lived in 15^th century, to me represents the epitome of spiritual wisdom, devotion and the wisdom of life. The longer the Saint lives, the more benefit humankind can gain. Saint Kabirji lived for about 120 years and hence the fragrance of his wisdom in the form of his deeply meaningful poetic versus is alive even today and will remain alive for a long time. He is probably the most quoted poet in India. 

Once Kabirji was giving discourse to a usual gathering of seekers about the nature of a true seeker – how the seeker should be? It is very interesting to see how beautifully he recited these lines full of mysticism. He started with comparing the ego-less nature of a seeker to a pebble, then compared him to soil on earth, water and then finally he said the nature of a true seeker should be same as the nature of the one  that he is seeking - the omnipresent God.   

True meaning of success in human life

It is unfortunate that modern day society measure success of human life only in terms of money and wealth. It is ironical that even though we see all around us and experience that ample wealth doesn't bring forth inner peace and long lasting happiness, still we continue our never ending pursuit for more and more material gain.

Just like children give importance to toys and goodies, and are always hungry for more toys and chocolates. Similarly some people never grow up beyond the want and hunger for more wealth.  Only a few grow up to realize that once you have certain amount of stability and financial comfort in your life, wealth doesn’t matter any more. After certain point in life, what matters is the amount of your inner silence, love, wisdom, equanimity, satisfaction, inner peace and inner happiness.