Happiness & Sorrow

In a world consumed by the pursuit of materialistic gains, Dr Kislay Panday, a theologist offers a profound perspective on the concepts of Happiness and Sorrow. According to Dr Panday, these emotions are illusory outcomes of attachment to temporary possessions, which in itself is an illusion. He argues that true happiness lies in realising the impermanence of all things and embracing the eternal nature of the Para-Consciousness. By examining the transitory nature of our existence and releasing our identification with the mind, Dr Panday invites individuals to experience a state of perpetual bliss.

Dr Panday reminds us that we enter this world without possessing anything. All that we acquire and accumulate throughout our lives is gained after our physical birth. However, at the time of death, we leave behind all our material possessions. In this context, Dr Panday challenges us to question the significance of our attachments and why we fear losing what ours was never truly. By recognising the illusory nature of material possessions, he encourages us to embrace life as a game and appreciate the experiences it offers. Neither pleasure nor pain can last indefinitely; they both have an expiry date. Dr Panday emphasises that wisdom lies in acknowledging the impermanence of these transient emotions. By understanding their temporary nature, one can transcend the oscillations between happiness and sorrow and achieve a state of enduring bliss. This recognition allows individuals to detach themselves from the temporary nature of worldly experiences and seek solace in the eternal.

Dr Panday also challenges our identification with the mind by highlighting the state of deep sleep. In that state, when the mind is at rest, we experience peace and contentment even though we possess nothing and have no expectations or inhibitions. This paradoxical truth reveals that our true essence is not tied solely to the mind but extends beyond it. Our ability to experience bliss in the absence of the mind serves as evidence that we are more than just our thoughts and emotions.

Dr Panday asserts that true liberation lies in self-realization and transcending the limited identification with the mind. By recognising ourselves as consciousness, we can free ourselves from the constant cycle of pleasure and pain, happiness and unhappiness. This shift in perspective allows us to experience a state of perpetual bliss, undisturbed by the fleeting emotions that govern our daily lives.
In the face of the impermanence of our existence and the illusory nature of happiness and sorrow, Dr Kislay Panday invites us to embrace the eternal. By relinquishing attachment to material possessions and freeing ourselves from the limitations of the mind, we can experience a transcendent state of perpetual bliss. Through self-realization and a deeper understanding of our true nature, we can navigate the ups and downs of life with equanimity and find solace in the eternal essence of our being.
Dr Kislay Panday’s insights provide a fresh perspective on the illusory nature of happiness and sorrow, urging individuals to transcend attachment to transitory possessions. By embracing the eternal essence within, one can experience true liberation and find lasting bliss beyond temporal emotions.