In our busy lives, prayer often takes a backseat. However, for Mentor Aporesh, prayer is an integral part of his daily routine. He carries his Krishna with him wherever he goes and prays twice a day. The Chennai Miltonians eagerly accompany him on visits to the Kapaleeshwar Temple, where he reminds them that temples are reservoirs of concentrated positive thoughts.
Milt Human Relations Principle, says fill your mind with thoughts of peace, courage, health, hope, and prayer. As we cultivate a life of prayer, other virtues automatically follow. Swami Vivekananda’s experience with Mother Kali teaches us that true prayer is not about asking for things, but about expressing gratitude.
For a Miltonian, prayer is a matter of conviction, not conditioning. It stems from love, not fear. Their prayers encompass both the idol and the ideal. A day without prayer is incomplete. Prayer is a one-to-one communion with God.
As Aporesh quotes from the Bhagavad Gita, “Our daily prayer must be emotional meditation. Experiencing oneness with the Supreme through love. That will be possible through self-discipline to uproot all the negative emotions like greed, selfishness, jealousy, violence, etc. Mind is the seat of thoughts. Thought is energy. Concentration of positive thoughts results in power. Since the manifested universe is physical manifestation of thoughts, concentrated, unidirectional, pure thoughts will result in manifestation.”
By surrendering to God in prayer, we tap into the source of power.
Prayer:
- Gives mental power
- Develops the attitude of acceptance
- Purifies the mind
- Develops faith
- Strengthens values
- Fills the mind with positive energy and thoughts
- Sustains energy throughout the day
- Lifts mood
- Guides us on the path of righteousness
- Fosters compassion and growth
