after his estate. Under such circumstances, what should he do? Kindly let me have your
advice.
Why should you bother about heir for the estate? Did you bring the estate with you?
Would you take it also when you die? What is estate? Is it not a lump of earth only? Can this
estate and heir give you happiness and peace? Are they not sources of misery and worry? The
desires for property and children will bind a man to the wheel of Samsara. These are all
hindrances for a Jijnasu.
What did Lord Buddha and Bhartrihari do with their estates? Did each one crave for a
son to look after his estate? How can a man who thinks of property and son think of God? It is
impossible to think of God and Mammon. In the presence of light, darkness cannot exist. When
you enjoy sensual pleasure, you cannot have the bliss of Atma.
If you beget another child, you will multiply your miseries. You have already many ties
around your neck. He who has rightly understood the magnitude of human sufferings will never
bring forth a child into the world. If your mind is full of Vasanas and if you find it difficult to
curb the passions, you can have a second son. Then become a true Brahmachari.
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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