Worries Bengali

This document is a Bengali translation of a discourse by Dada Bhagwan titled "Worries" (চিন্তা). The central theme of the book is the detrimental nature of worries and how to overcome them, primarily through gaining Self-Knowledge (আত্মজ্ঞান) and understanding the true nature of the Self.

Here's a breakdown of the key points:

• The Folly of Worries: The book begins by stating that worrying is the "best foolishness" in the world. Dada Bhagwan emphasizes that worries are like a burning fire that consumes one from within, disrupting sleep, appetite, and leading to diseases. It also negatively impacts future lives, potentially leading to lower life forms (তিৰ্য্যগতি).

• Worries as Ego: Worries are identified as a manifestation of ego ("অহংকার"). The ego makes one believe they are the "doer" (কর্তা) of everything, leading to suffering (ভৌগাটা) when things don't go as planned. The true doer is identified as "scientific circumstantial evidence" (সায়েন্টিফিক সারকামস্ট্যানশিয়াল এভিডেন্স), meaning no individual is truly the independent doer of actions.

• The Solution: Self-Knowledge and the Akram Path: The primary solution offered is to attain Self-Knowledge (আত্মজ্ঞান). This knowledge reveals one's true identity as the Self (আত্মা), distinct from the body and mind. Dada Bhagwan's method, the "Akram Marg" (অক্রম মার্গ), is a shortcut or "lift path" to achieving this in a short time, unlike the traditional "kram" or step-by-step spiritual path.

• Distinguishing Thought from Worry: While contemplation and thinking are natural, "worry" or "overthinking" (চিন্তা) begins when this thought process becomes a relentless cycle, causing mental distress. The book encourages controlled thinking within limits, but anything beyond that is considered worry.

• The Role of the "Knower": The book highlights the importance of recognizing the "Knower" within. When one identifies with the Self, the worries generated by the ego and the external world begin to fade.

• Practical Advice and Examples:

  • Letting Go of the Doer-ship: Worry arises from the belief "I am the doer." Letting go of this belief, by understanding that things happen through a scientific, circumstantial process, alleviates worries.
  • Trusting in God/Nature: Relying on a higher power or the natural order of things is encouraged. Examples are given of how nature provides essential elements like air and water freely, yet humans worry.
  • Living in the Present: Dwelling on the past or future is unproductive. The focus should be on the present moment. Past is gone, and the future is governed by "vyavasthit" (ব্যবস্থিত - a scientific, providential order).
  • Understanding "Vyavasthit": The concept of "vyavasthit" is crucial. It means that everything that happens is a result of scientific circumstantial evidence, and understanding this brings acceptance and eliminates worries.
  • The Nature of Happiness: True happiness comes from within and is not dependent on external circumstances. Worries prevent the experience of this inner peace.
  • The Difference Between Tension and Worry: While tension involves attachment to worldly things, worry is rooted in a deeper egoistic belief of being the doer.

• Dada Bhagwan's Divine Manifestation: The book provides a brief introduction to Dada Bhagwan, explaining his divine manifestation in 1958 as a vessel for the Self (the spiritual entity within him). He emphasizes that "Dada Bhagwan" is the spiritual being, not the physical body of A.M. Patel.

• The Path to Freedom: The ultimate aim is freedom from worries, leading to a state of "Samadhi" (সমাধি - equanimity and peace). This is achieved through the grace of a living Gnani Purush (জ্ঞানীপুরুষ - a self-realized soul) who can impart Self-Knowledge.

In essence, "Worries" is a spiritual guide that debunks the common human tendency to worry, offering a profound understanding of its root causes in ego and ignorance, and presenting a clear path to liberation through the realization of the true Self and the acceptance of the natural order of the universe.