Unlock Your Heart

Unlock Your Heart

God dwells in a pure, unsullied heart. Where the heart is inundated in malicious, wicked possessions, God – The Indweller remains always hidden. It is for man to unlock his heart to eschew the tainted and unwanted to find his ‘sole-possession’ within… Pure Love – Innate Divinity. Former Editor of Sanathana Sarathi, Sri VK Narasimhan writes quoting Bhagawan from one of the Trayee sessions in Brindavan, Whitefield.

Shakespeare described jealousy as “that green eyed monster.” In one of His informal talks to a group of devotees and students assembled around Him at Brindavan, Bhagawan dwelt on the great harm which the evil trait of envy can do to a person. Envy, Swami said, can drag a person down to the lowest depths. Among evil qualities in a human being, it was worst. It closed one’s heart to all that is good and great in man.

It is only when one opens out one’s heart that the Divine in him can emerge. Swami pointed out that there were two doors, krodha (anger) and dwesha (hatred), which closed the entry to one’s heart. ahamkara (egoism) was the latch on the doors, asooya (envy) was the lock on the latch. When a person is filled with envy, nothing good or Divine can enter his heart. He develops egoism, anger and hatred and stoops to the lowest levels and indulges in every type of evil to achieve his ends.

Envy operates in many subtle ways. It is to be found even among scholars and persons in high and responsible positions.

Unless one learns to eschew envy and control one’s ego, anger and hatred, one cannot hope to discover the Divine that dwells in every one’s heart. “Open the lock of envy, remove the latch of ego and throw open the doors of krodha and dwesha, and Prema (Divine Love) will flow out of your heart. This is the way to realise Ananda – the Bliss that passeth understanding.”

Swami pointed out that Duryodhana’s envy towards the Pandavas led him to perpetrate innumerable wrongs and ultimately it resulted in the complete destruction of the Kauravas.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

Unlock Your Heart: A Gentle Path to Inner Peace

Life becomes lighter when we learn to listen to the quiet voice within. Many people search for peace in achievements, possessions, praise, or relationships, yet the deepest comfort often begins in a much simpler place: the heart. To Unlock Your Heart is not only to feel emotions freely, but also to allow kindness, forgiveness, courage, and faith to guide daily life.

The heart can slowly close when a person faces disappointment, betrayal, fear, or repeated failure. Without realizing it, we begin to protect ourselves by becoming distant, doubtful, or emotionally tired. We may smile outside while carrying heaviness inside. This is why inner healing is so important. When we Unlock Your Heart, we create space for trust again, not blindly, but wisely.

A closed heart does not mean a bad heart. It simply means a wounded heart. Everyone carries invisible pain. Some people hide it behind silence, some behind anger, and some behind constant busyness. But true strength is not in hiding pain forever. True strength is in facing it with honesty and allowing love to soften what life has made hard.

One of the first steps is self-acceptance. Many people are kind to others but harsh toward themselves. They remember every mistake, replay every failure, and judge their own journey too severely. But the heart opens when we speak to ourselves with patience. You are not meant to be perfect; you are meant to grow. Every sincere effort, even a small one, has value.

Forgiveness is another powerful key. Forgiving someone does not mean approving what they did. It means refusing to remain chained to the hurt. Sometimes we also need to forgive ourselves for choices made in confusion or fear. When we Unlock Your Heart through forgiveness, the mind becomes peaceful and the soul feels free to move forward.

Love is not limited to grand gestures. It lives in simple actions: listening, helping without pride, speaking gently, praying sincerely, and being present for someone in pain. A loving heart notices small chances to serve. It does not wait for the world to become perfect before choosing compassion.

Faith also helps the heart open. Faith does not remove every challenge, but it gives meaning and courage during difficult times. It reminds us that every season of life has a lesson. Even when answers are delayed, faith keeps hope alive. It teaches us to walk one step at a time, trusting that light can return after darkness.

To Unlock Your Heart, one must also learn to slow down. Modern life pushes people to rush, compare, and prove themselves. But the heart speaks softly. It is heard in silence, prayer, reflection, nature, and moments of gratitude. When the mind becomes still, we understand what truly matters and what only creates noise.

Gratitude is a beautiful practice for emotional openness. A grateful person does not deny problems; instead, they recognize blessings alongside struggles. A warm meal, a kind word, a safe place to rest, a lesson learned, or a chance to begin again can become reasons to feel thankful. Gratitude gently turns attention from lack to abundance.

Relationships also change when the heart opens. We become less interested in winning arguments and more interested in understanding. We become willing to apologize, listen, and see another person’s pain behind their behavior. This does not mean losing boundaries. A loving heart can be kind and still wise enough to protect its peace. Such balance keeps love pure, practical, and steady, especially when life tests our patience in unexpected ways each day.

Spiritual growth begins when love becomes our natural response. It is easy to love when people agree with us, praise us, or treat us well. The real test comes when we meet criticism, misunderstanding, or indifference. At such times, the heart asks whether we will react with ego or respond with dignity.

To Unlock Your Heart is to return to your original nature. Beneath fear, pride, and hurt, there is a pure space within every person that longs to love and be loved. When we live from that space, our words become softer, our actions become cleaner, and our presence becomes healing.

The journey may not happen in one day. Some wounds need time. Some habits need practice. Some emotions need patient understanding. But every sincere step matters. Choose kindness today. Choose forgiveness today. Choose silence over harsh words. Choose hope over bitterness. Slowly, the heart begins to open again.

In the end, the greatest transformation is not outside us but within us. A peaceful heart can turn an ordinary life into a meaningful one. When we Unlock Your Heart, we do not just become more loving; we become more alive, more aware, and more connected to the divine beauty present in every moment.

Aham Is The Name Of The Lord