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Quest for Solution

Find the Way to Defeat the Challenges

About the Author

Being a poet along with being a philosopher is a rare combination. Acharyashri Mahapragya is a great poet besides being a great philosopher. The literature written by Acharyashri Mahapragya is proving very effective like panacea in solving the horrible problems of the present age like tension, lack of sensitivity, excitement, depression, terrorism, inferiority complex, hatred, fraud, immorality, lack of authenticity and absence of peace. In the books of Acharya Mahapragya, solutions of various problems have been given by way of experiments and training. His writings bring about an all-round development in one’s life and thus are rendering a great service to the humanity. Mankind will forever be obliged to him for his contribution that he has made through his literature.

About the Book

“Who is free from all problems and worries? It’s a simple question but its answer is a difficult one. The person who gets anxious on facing problems can never be free from problems. A person who knows how to face problems can be ultimately free from the problems.”


It is an innate desire for almost every human to be free from the shackles of suffering and problems. However, the process of achieving the same is the question to be answered. In this book, I have observed that instead of giving an answer directly or right away, Acharya Mahaprgaya has rather shown us a path, following which the reader will find an answer for himself and the answer would be unique to that reader only, for it will be the output of his own mind. This is the uniqueness of this book that it makes the reader think, enquire and self-introspect as the book proceeds ahead.


Some of the major topics which have been covered in this book are:
  • The nature provides a hint to the solution seekers.
  • Once a theory is proved in the laboratory of life, only then it can provide practical solutions to life’s problems.
  • To lead a meaningful life, control over the mind is necessary.
  • Even though circumstances are not within our hands, but the power to transform is within ourselves.
  • Denying other’s existence is a denial of one’s own existence.
  • Inequality leads to intolerance and intolerance shatters the human relationships.
  • It is the fear in our mind which allows others to dominate us.
  • Awareness, Virtuous Action, Optimism and Positive Emotions are the key to change one’s destiny
  • It is essential to balance the comfort and peace of mind.

The book has actually been written on the lines of solving the problems not only on a microscopic level (personal and emotional problems) but even on a macroscopic level (team building and management problems along with the national problems). The reading of this book, actually reminded me of the great Anuvratmovement started in the 1940’s by Ganadipathi Acharya Tulsi. In a way, the Anuvratwas also based on the similar principle of bringing a change in every individual human being so that a significant change could be observed in the workings of the entire nation and this book is also written in a similar pattern wherein solution seekers either at the microscopic or macroscopic level shall be able to indulge in.

Microscopic view of Problems and their Solution

When talking about the quest of solutions at an individual’s level, the book offers the readers an insight into the complex processes of the mind which when defragmented, would automatically reap a solution. The first step is imagination. The human mind is the most advanced brain in the entire gene pool and to be honest, it has the abilities to predict, presume and prevent the future incidents. So when our brains so capable, the question comes to why not use these capabilities to imagine, that too with clarity. To imagine the various possibilities, various solutions, various outcomes of one challenge and once this is done, 25% of the work is done. Following imagination is visualization, i.e. to construct a mental picture of the imagination. Creation of a mental image of one’s goal also creates a lot of difference. Keeping this image alive with enthusiasm, passion and patience, will eventually make it a reality. Imagination, visualization and perfecting concentration on that picture, when completed, the dreams then get materialized. However, there are times when few of our dreams are not able to materialize and the reason is because the same gets lost in the labyrinth of problems. It is because of getting disturbed of these problems that our concentration breaks and we lose sight of our dreams.

 
The book further discusses that how the nature also conspires to turn our imaginations and visualizations into realities. It is rather a very interesting phenomenon of nature that it provides clues to one who is searching for a solution and the one who understands these clues takes the decision accordingly at the right time which provides a new shape to his life. The book also quotes an extract from the famous book, The Alchemist that,

“When you really desire to get something, the whole universe conspires to have you meet your desire”


The Churning of the Mind is also an essential aspect of the process. To be successful, one requires two basic components, i.e. physical strength and willpower. Without physical strength, one cannot survive in their field of work and how long will one sustain in the field of work, how to make efforts, what should be the response towards the consequence? All this is directed by the willpower. For regulating the two, churning or control over the mind is necessary and the same has to be achieved. Further, fickleness as well as stability both are regulated by the mind and it only through meditation that both can be regulated and balances. The self-regulation of the mind is necessary and to stabilize the wavering mind, it is necessary to change from within. Therefore, at the end the process of transformation is driven by the process of meditation.

Macroscopic view of the Problems and their Solution

The book also focuses on finding solutions to some macroscopic problems which might trouble either an organization or sometimes an entire nation. The concepts as discussed in this book very swiftly provide a purview of the two extreme Worlds and goes on to comment on some of the ill-wills troubling our Modern World too. The principle of Ankenat attracted my attention the most. Anekant means taking the decision based on the current mode but do not close the door to other possibilities. In way, it simply means that, do not think that this is the only way and ultimate alternative, all other doors are closed. Always to keep the possibilities alive. This way thousands of dimensions can be unveiled and dimensions that were beyond any imagination can also be unraveled. Now, using this principle in a workplace, I believe that it will be ultimate solution to every disagreement and in fact would be ideal way to take decisions even in regards to the running of the business, i.e. to keep all the possibilities at bay. In fact Anekant also provides the principle of courage and effort. It does not make a person pessimistic and hopeless. Rather, it says that do not accept the present as absolute and eternal.

 

An evil which has haunted our society for ages has also been discussed in the book and a possible solution has also been provided for. The problem of casteism is the one. It has been stated that while the Vaidic intellectuals segregated society into four groups on the basis of their action, the modern world concluded the same to be on the basis of their birth. It is the deep-rooted problem concept of birth-based division of society in the mind of the common people which is difficult to reverse. Today, it is easier to infuriate someone with hatred that no infuse them with feelings of love and friendship. The solution to this had been presented by Kevalgyani Mahavira ages ago. Instead of referring to ancient mythological books, he accredited that it is the actions of a person which determine the caste. If this ideology gets manifested in the society, it would pose a plausible solution to the riots not only in India but also arising around the World.   

 

It is rather an irony that we are united yet divided, divided yet united. Our unity is synonymous to the feelings of equality and diversity symbolizes our different needs. It is natural for we humans to focus on our needs and wants. To give utmost importance to things we are attached to. However, we have a tendency to give undue importance to materialistic means and because this we try to validate our resources as more powerful and accomplished than other. This leads to division like hatred and pride in the minds of the people. Also, beware of such people who get hunger of power and in their quest for power forego the feelings of human unity, creating an atmosphere of disintegration.

 

There are many other such concepts regarding which the reader finds a deep discussion in the book. Therefore, it will be the reader who unfurls different solutions, unique to him along the reading of the pages of this book.

Questions answered in the book

  • Can imagining a solution manifest itself in reality?
  • What if my problems make me lose sight of my dream?
  • When my mind reaches a crossroad, how to choose the right path?
  • Is honest even necessary for being successful in life?
  • How to reach upon one single solution when there are numerous option before me?
  • How make my mind stand firm on one decision?
  • Who is independent in this World?
  • What to choose- practical solutions or theoretical answers?
  • Can we actually change someone else?
  • Who controls the mind? Where is the controller of the mind coming from?
  • How to use my energy in a productive way?
  • Can I transform myself?
  • Why do I always doubt myself?
  • Can I expect positive change in myself by reading books?
  • Am I egoistic? How to self analyze?
  • Is there any happiness in being alone?
  • How to create tolerance in oneself?
  • How to practice independent thinking?
  • Why is my life so complex?
  • Does education mean the development of moral character?
  • How to control my anger?
  • What should we change- the situation or our own mental state?

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