Conquer the self within

Conquer the self within: We have a treasure house of divinity within us. Hidden deep within the soul of every human being is divine wisdom, immortality, love, light, peace, and bliss. Rather than engage in conquest over others, we should engage in our own internal conquest to gain mastery over our own-selves. By doing so, we can find a haven of peace andhappiness within us. Bringing about peace among people requires a subtle yet profound shift in the way we approach conflict. Those in conflict need to move from self-serving positions based on material possessions to shared interests based on honour and spiritual values. Meditation can help us realise these noble values.When we come in contact with the spiritual reality within, we realise that the measure of our worth is not our outer territories and riches, but all the good we have done in this world. If you want to take the measure of a human being, its not the size of one’s head, but the width and breadth of one’s compassionate heart.What matters is not how much food we can amass at the expense of others, but how many mouths we can feed. What matters is not how much money we can gain from others, but how much we spend toward helping those in need. What matters is not how much land we can take from others, but how many homes for the homeless we can provide.What matters is not how much power we can seize from others, but how we can empower others to achieve their true purpose in life. What matters is not how many people worship us, but how many people we can love and respect.If we spend time in meditation on the inner light and sound of God, and if we commit to performing acts of self less service, we will find that, in this millennium, zones of conflict will be transformedinto zones of peace and love. Act now and be in peace and happiness.