Articles, Personal Development - Friday, September 5, 2008 8:12 - 2 Comments

Pervade your life with love

By Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, M.A.M., India

Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri is the senior disciple of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma). As Deputy-Chairman he has been involved in all aspects of Amma’s charitable and spiritual movement for the past three decades.

What do you think the purpose of life is? This is a question all young people should ask themselves. Is it to change the world? Is it to become a success in business? In film? In politics? Is it to marry, have children, then build a big house and cram it full of stuff? Is it to become a millionaire?

I am not saying that these things are unimportant. They may be important. However, though not openly stated, most of us know that there is much more to life. Our relationship with people and our duty towards society and ourselves come first. The Mercedes, BMWs, Rados or Rolexes and Gucci shoes are just embellishments. However, people often get distracted and give more importance to such things than they deserve. Continue…