Have you ever tried to catch your own shadow? No matter how fast you run or how cleverly you try to corner it, it always slips away—just out of reach. Gunatitanand Swami beautifully reveals a profound truth through this simple metaphor: a shadow cannot be caught.
In the same way, material desires are endless. No matter how much we acquire—wealth, recognition, success—there’s always something more to want. Just when we think we’ve found fulfillment, the next desire emerges. Like chasing a shadow, the pursuit never ends.
Modern life often convinces us that happiness lies just around the corner—once we get that promotion, buy that car, achieve that goal. But time and again, we’re left feeling empty, asking, “Is this all there is?” That’s because real happiness doesn’t come from chasing. It comes from understanding.
True fulfillment begins when we turn inward, when we stop running and start reflecting. When we gain spiritual wisdom, we realize that lasting peace isn’t found in the external world, but within ourselves. This understanding doesn’t require us to give up life’s comforts, but it does invite us to see them for what they are—temporary and fleeting.
Gunatitanand Swami’s insight reminds us: it’s only when we stop running after shadows that we can finally turn toward the light—the light of truth, peace, and inner joy.
So, take a moment and ask yourself:
Are you still running after shadows?
Or are you ready to walk in the light?
To know more about Gunatitanand Swami: https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan/TheSpiritualLineage-TheGuruParampara/GunatitanandSwami.aspx
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