MOUN MANDIR (abode of silence)
The basic activity of Hari Om Ashram is pertaining to Moun Mandirs i.e. temples of silent meditation providing seclusion and facilities for an aspirant who is desirous of his spiritual development. It is still continuing undisturbed right from the inception of the Ashrams. Moun Mandirs are modern caves with all facilities. (For detailed description see next chapter in this book).
Peace is a thing desired, nay, craved for by everyone, always. Be he rich or poor, powerful or weak, a leader at the top or a mere menial at the bottom, all, each and everyone wants it the most. Not only individuals but groups want it too.
Each one seeks his way to gain it, according to his own light, so much so that paradoxically some even fight wars to gain peace. Why is it so difficult to thave peace? Mostly because the solution of problems is ought though the adjustment of external factors. Such solution can bring about only a temporary reduction of tension, which invariably is followed by greater confusion and bigger problems.
The true solution lies within one’s self, be it an individual or a nation. From ancient times our philosophers and sages have affirmed this and shown ways and methods to attain Peace which is real, total and eternal. Scriptures and tomes are loaded full with such guidance. But can one reach solution merely through such directions, however complete and illuminating they may be, unless one, takes them up seriously, practices them diligently and persists unflinchingly till the goal is reached?
Such practice may seem to the average; worldly man more troublesome than the original problem itself and he is, therefore inclined to, remain contented with a makeshift arrangement, which can temporarily reduce the intensity and lighten the immediate burden. Thus he puts off the evil day a little further. But the problem catches up soon enough and one is back into the same vicious circle all over again.