The month of October started on a positive note for us in Perth. We welcomed Gautamji who enlightened us on the secrets of joyful living. These talks were held at Murdoch University lecture theatre over three days and were very well attended each night.
Gautamji made the topic ‘Secret of Joyful Living’ realistically joyful. Examples and incidents were picked from real life situations so that the listeners could identify themselves and know that they were being addressed. He went on to expostulate; how to develop an ideal in life which could help us to be a perfect person. One who has attained the mastery of senses and equipoise in all challenging situations. The idea of working for the welfare of all beings was reinforced as it is through help and contribution that we grow into a perfect person.
The importance of our three crucial strengths, vision, inspiration and courage (VIC) was emphasised; and how armed with these we could overcome ignorance. The binary opposite’s success and failure, Gautamji reiterated go hand in hand and that our attitude towards failure needs a change. Finally, he also drew our attention to the concept of viewing ourselves as a “Spirit”.
After the discourse, Gautamji in his usual polite manner gave answers to seemingly simple yet profound questions put forward by the listeners. We are really thankful to him to have moulded this tricky topic into one which we could understand and practice.
The Bal Vihar kids too had the opportunity to have a fun filled learning session with him. Last but certainly not forgotten, the Chinmaya Youth had quite a successful session with Gautamji. It dealt with the issues currently faced by them in this different yet ever changing environment.
We eagerly look forward to Gautamji’s next visit.