Hidden Eminence - Uncovering The Depth Of Our Value

Our Life's Worth: An Infinite Treasure

I once met a friend who measured his success by the size of his paycheck and the car he drove. Over coffee, I asked him: “But what about the worth of you—not your things?” He went quiet. That silence reminded me of the teachings from the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita: our true worth is infinite, rooted not in possessions but in the Ātman, the Self.

From my own reflection, I’ve realized something the scriptures have been saying all along: our worth is not in what we earn or own. It’s in our Self within us. The Bhagavad Gita and Vedas make it clear—life’s worth is immeasurable. And I’ve come to believe that strongly in my own life.

The Ātman – The Car and the Driver

Imagine this: you’re driving down a long road. The car is sleek, powerful, and well-oiled. But halfway, the tire bursts. The car slows, limps, and finally stops. But I don’t mistake the car for me. I am the driver—the awareness, the one making choices, seeing the world through the windshield.

That’s us. The car is our body. It needs food, rest, and care. It grows old, it can break down, and eventually, it will stop. But the driver—the Soul—remains untouched. The driver continues the journey, even when the vehicle changes.

The Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita warn us not to get lost polishing the car while forgetting the driver. And the Kathopanishad beautifully explains: the driver within us is eternal, just as a drop of water is never separate from the ocean. This realization has helped me. When I worry too much about how I look, how I perform, or how others see me, I remind myself: “The car is just temporary. I am the driver.” That shift instantly calms me.

So when we wonder, “What’s my life really worth?” the scriptures answer through stories, through parables: your life is worth everything—because you, the driver, are of the same essence as the vast universe.

Paying Attention

Here’s something I’ve tried: giving 30 minutes a day to focus—whether meditation, reading, or mindful work. And honestly, it’s been transformative. It's an experience you have to have after some practice, you will on days feel centered and less shaken by stress. So, when you ask if it’s worth it, I’d say from personal experience: absolutely. But not because of the number of minutes—it’s because of the quality of focus. Thirty sincere minutes are more valuable than three distracted hours.

Don't let yourself keep scrolling through your phone. One ping, another notification, another distraction. Hours vanish. Contrast that with a simple half-hour of silence—just sitting, breathing, reading, or praying. One leaves you drained. The other leaves you nourished.

That’s what the Gita tells us. Krishna tells Arjuna: Do your work with full focus, but let go of obsession with the results. Even 30 minutes of wholehearted attention, whether in meditation or mindful effort, is like pouring pure fuel into your journey.

In a Nutshell

What I’ve taken away from the scriptures is this: LIFE is not to be measured in material terms. It’s about happiness, relationships, purpose, and meaningful experiences. And the best way I’ve found to honor that is by giving regular, focused attention to my Self. It's been a small, steady way to respect the infinite worth of my own existence.

Remember, Life is not a ledger. It’s not measured in rupees, properties, or achievements. It’s a story—the story of the driver within us. Every day, we’re invited to honor that story by giving our attention, not to fleeting distractions, but to our true essence.

So yes, those 30 minutes a day? They’re not just “worth it.” They’re like pausing the road trip to roll down the window, breathe deeply, and remember that the journey itself is sacred.

But, here's the obvious, we live in a materialistic world and to do both justice, we should strive to stay ahead in this world, while, at the same time focus on our inner self, the Atman and experience life.

REMEMBER

"True success is walking ahead in the world while staying centered within."

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"Win the world, but never lose our SELF in the process."

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