In our ever-changing, fast-paced world, fear and anxiety have become silent companions for many. Whether it’s the fear of failure, the fear of losing a loved one, or the simple fear of the unknown, these emotions creep into our lives uninvited. But what if there was a way to live fearlessly? What if we could carry within us a source of unwavering strength, peace, and protection? Swami Mukundananda, offers profound insights on how to conquer fear and build a life anchored in divine strength—by choosing to live with God.
Why Live Your Life with God?
At the heart of Swamiji’s message is a profound truth: everything in life is constantly changing—our relationships, careers, health, and circumstances. But God remains constant.
A Grandfather’s Wallet – A Tale of Shifting Attachments
Swamiji narrates a touching story of an elderly man who lost his wallet at a metro station. As a young man helped him retrieve it, he was surprised to find it empty. But the grandfather explained that the real value of the wallet was the photograph inside—a picture of Shri Shree Krishna. He had received it from his father when he was just eight years old. Over time, he had replaced that picture with his father's, then his girlfriend’s, then his wife’s, and later his son’s. But as life unfolded—love faded, relationships ended, and people passed on—only Shri Shree Krishna’s image remained.
This story beautifully illustrates the transient nature of worldly attachments. People who once meant the world to us eventually fade away or move on. Relationships of this world are limited to the physical body. And when the body perishes, so does the relationship.
Swamiji reminds us: the only eternal relationship we have is with God. That relationship never ends, never changes, and is independent of time and space.
Understanding Sambandh – Eternal Bond
In Sanskrit, the word sambandh refers to a complete bond—sam (complete), bandh (bond). Only someone with whom we have an eternal connection can truly be our sambandhi. Is our bond with our father, mother, or spouse eternal? No. These are beautiful but temporary associations. The soul’s true sambandh is with the Supreme Lord.
As the Bhagavad Gita states:
"Gatir bhartā prabhuḥ sākṣhī nivāsaḥ śharaṇaṁ suhṛit...(BG 9.18)”
Translation: I am the Supreme Goal of all living beings, and I am also their Sustainer, Master, Witness, Abode, Shelter, and Friend. I am the Origin, End, and Resting Place of creation; I am the Repository and Eternal Seed.
In our temples, we chant “Tvameva mata cha pita tvameva…” declaring God to be our father, mother, friend, and everything. But do we truly reflect on these words?
The Ocean and the Waves – Understanding Relationships
Swamiji paints a vivid metaphor to illustrate our fleeting earthly relationships. During a spiritual retreat on a cruise, he observed the ocean waves—countless of them, rising and falling. Two waves may appear to travel side by side, like companions. But one fades after a few feet, and the other shortly after. Did they truly have a relationship? No. They both arose from the ocean and returned to it.
Similarly, we too rise from God and return to Him. Our real relationship is not with the other waves (people) but with the ocean itself—God.
Practical Benefits of Living with God
While the philosophical truth is beautiful, many ask: What is the practical benefit of living with God? The answer is: Fearlessness.
A Father’s Note – A Lesson in Courage
A six-year-old child, eager to travel alone to his grandmother’s house, was finally allowed by his father. As he boarded the train, his father gave him a ring with a secret compartment. “If you ever feel scared, open it,” he said. A few hours into the journey, surrounded by strangers, the child felt overwhelmed by fear. He opened the ring to find a note: “My child, I am traveling in the next bogey.” Instantly, his fear vanished.
This story captures the essence of living with God. When we remember that the Lord is with us, fear disappears. The only difference is that God, like the father, stays hidden. Why? Because He wants love to be a free choice, not an imposition. Faith must come from within.
The Chariot of Arjun – Divine Support
Swamiji shares another powerful episode from the Mahabharat. On the final day of the war, Shree Krishna instructs Arjun to dismount his chariot first and move away. As Shree Krishna steps off, the chariot explodes. He explains that the divine weapons of Bhishm, Dronacharya, and Karn had destroyed it long ago, but Shree Krishna had been holding it together with His power. The moment he left, it crumbled.
In the same way, God has silently been supporting us through our trials and battles, even when we didn’t realize it. We owe our survival, our progress, and our strength to His unseen grace.
Cleansing the Mind – The Path to Inner Transformation
Most people want to live positively, think positively, and be fearless. Countless books preach “positive thinking” and “how to stop worrying.” But why does none of it seem to work long-term?
The Problem: An Unclean Mind
Swamiji explains that real transformation begins when the mind is cleansed. No amount of self-help techniques will work unless the source—the mind—is purified.
In a village with only one well, a dog fell in and died. The water turned poisonous. The villagers tried removing hundreds of buckets of water, but after a short time, the water was foul again. Finally, the Guru asked, “Did you remove the dead dog?” They hadn’t. Without removing the source of pollution, purification was impossible.
Similarly, without removing the impurities of the mind—lust, greed, anger, ego—no amount of positive affirmations can truly change us.
A 0% to 2% Change – The Limits of Self-Help
Swamiji once asked a corporate trainer how much real change comes from executive workshops. The answer? 0% to 2%. Contrast that with spiritual programs like the Life Transformation Program (LTP), where people experience complete shifts—100%, 200%, even 500% changes in their lives.
Why? Because spiritual programs focus on the mind—cleansing it through connection with the divine.
Bhakti – The Most Powerful Mind Cleanser
The Vedic scriptures clearly state:
“Attach your mind to the all-pure, and it will be purified.”
Our mind constantly fluctuates through the three gunas—sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). In one moment, we may feel peaceful; the next, we are angry or confused. These fluctuations are natural because our mind is made of Maya (material nature).
But Shree Krishna says in the Gita:
"I am beyond Maya. Attach your mind to Me, and your mind will also rise above the three gunas."
This is where bhakti (devotion) becomes crucial. It is not a ritual, but a powerful method of purifying the mind and realizing our eternal relationship with God.
When the mind is purified, positive thinking becomes natural. When the mind is filled with divine thoughts, fear cannot survive. When we live with God, we walk through life with strength and clarity.
Conclusion: Embrace the Eternal, Let Go of Fear
The message Swamiji conveys is both timeless and timely. In a world full of impermanence, God is our only constant. Every worldly attachment eventually fades. But our relationship with the divine is eternal, unbreakable, and full of unconditional love.
If you are feeling fearful, uncertain, or overwhelmed by life—turn to the Lord. Invite Him into your daily life. Make Him your confidant, your protector, your guide. When you do this, you will find a strength that no fear can shake, a peace that no storm can disturb.
🙏 Live with God. Love God. Trust God. And fear will disappear.
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