Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jan 20)

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Postby winston » Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:55 am

What is the right attitude for a student to possess?

People have faith in the results given by scientists, of the calculation of planetary distances and sizes.

But they hesitate when confronted with conclusions arrived at by investigators who have seen and shown, experienced and enjoyed the Truths by going into the inner space and inner regions of the Spirit.

It is unreasonable willfulness that makes people stick to the beliefs they have accepted as unchallengeable.

As the statement goes, “The subterranean fire can be grasped in the palm and the sky can be contacted as a concrete entity; but one can never refine the mind of an obtuse and obstinate person."

For one can awaken a person who sleeps; one can make a person who is not asleep to rise and move; but one can never awaken a fellow who pretends to be asleep.

Willfully avoiding the illumination of knowledge is a sin against spirituality. Our students must welcome light at all times and from all quarters.

- Divine Discourse, Dec 1, 1982

There is no greater quality in an individual than selfless love, which expresses itself in service to others.

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Re: Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jul 20)

Postby winston » Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:02 am

Why should we assiduously improve our character?

Man does not live long. However in this short span of life, he has the ability to experience divine bliss.

Two people might appear ostensibly made of the same mould. Their limbs might look alike. Nevertheless, one could turn out to be an angel and another a beast.

What is the reason for this? Looking at their behaviour, it is hard to believe that both of them belong to the same community. Therefore, primarily behaviour is important for man.

Each and every moment, human life may superficially appear to be simple but truly it is not so; there is a great meaning inherent in it.

The entire life is a great act of sacrifice.

If the sleep that one enjoys, after offering all the experiences of the day to the Divine in a spirit of surrender, is not Bliss then what else is it?

Because of the all pervasive feeling of “I am the Body”, man, without discrimination, explores various ways to boost his physical being.

Therefore, instead of thinking day and night about the body, preserve it only for the purpose of serving all living beings with the purity of thought, word and deed, so that you can realize the Higher Self, as you are not the body but the Inner-Self.

- Prema Vahini, Ch 4.

Transform work into worship, and worship into wisdom.

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Re: Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jul 20)

Postby winston » Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:28 pm

The Beauty of Impermanence

When we can accept that people and things are always shifting and changing, our hearts can open.

—Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, “The Hunger for Home”
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Re: Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jul 20)

Postby winston » Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:44 pm

What is the purpose of the human body we have been gifted?

You are the embodiment of the Inner-Self. This is the highest and holiest divine axiom.

You are that indestructible fruit and its inner essence. You are that tmic principle which is different from the body and is blemishless.

It is for the sake of this Atmic principle alone that you are given this body. You, the Inner-Self is always steady.

Have you come with the body as a vehicle to destroy yourself? Surely not.

You are here to exercise authority over the body to thereby promote welfare of the world. The body has to be utilised for this great purpose.

This body is meant for performing actions; it is a mere implement and instrument gifted by the Divine.

Once its intended purpose is served, it is needed no more.

Until you have realised your true self, the body has to be protected by all means.

- Prema Vahini, Ch 4.

Be a true servant of the Divine then, all strength and joy will be added unto you.

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Re: Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jul 20)

Postby winston » Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:28 am

Examining Our Actions and Intentions

In trying to cultivate lucidity regarding our own actions, we gradually become smarter about ourselves, more sensitive to other people, and more nuanced in our actions.

—Krishnan Venkatesh, “How to Practice Right Speech Anywhere, Anytime, and With Anyone”
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Re: Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jul 20)

Postby winston » Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:12 am

How to fill our lives with plenty of joy?

Do we use the clothes worn during winter, in summer too?

Likewise, as long as the gales of worldly attachment blow and till we are unable to withstand such gales, this dull and dirty human vesture is essential.

Once this gale does not affect one's mind, body or words, then one can assume a subtle body.

“This Supreme Divine is repeatedly offering me newer instruments to do service and getting loving acts of service done through me; He is conducting this beautiful play through me and engaging me in a variety of useful endeavours” - if one were to journey through life with this feeling, would it not be one filled with immense joy?

- Prema Vahini, Ch 4.

The body is given to you to perform your duty (karma) righteously and to realise the Divine

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Re: Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jul 20)

Postby winston » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:39 am

Opening to All Things Equally

Equanimity contains the complete willingness to behold the pleasant and the painful events of life equally.

It points to a deep balance in which you are not pushed and pulled between the coercive energies of desire and aversion.

—Shaila Catherine, “Equanimity in Every Bite”
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Re: Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jul 20)

Postby winston » Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:30 am

What is the most important component of spiritual practices?

Study of the Scriptures and reciting the Divine's names may be good acts in themselves. But, if there is no love, which is the basis of all spiritual discipline, they are of no use.

They are like buttermilk. But the love of the Divine is like well-boiled milk; it contains all the proteins and vitamins.

Love reinforces one's physical, mental and spiritual energies. Devotional acts without love are like diluted buttermilk in which there are no nutrients.

Meditation and "repetition of the holy name" without love are lifeless rituals.

Love which expresses itself in service to all living things is the best expression of the love of the Divine. There is no true devotion without such love.

It is love which is unchanging and which does not mind any sacrifice in serving others.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 5, 1984.

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Re: Life 34 (Sept 19 - Jul 20)

Postby winston » Wed Dec 18, 2019 7:55 am

How is spirituality and social welfare related?

The one who is unable to imbibe true wisdom which broadens the mind and explore the inner truth about life, cannot promote the welfare of the world.

The well-being of the world depends on the well-being of society and the latter depends on the welfare of individuals.

All these are mutually interdependent. They are integrally related to one another. Hence the need for individuals in society to be truthful in thought, word and deed.

This spiritual principle dearly warns those who mouth slogans of peace but indulge in acts inimical to peace.

Human life can be truly understood only in the context of harmony and co-operation.

For this to be realised, one must engage oneself in service to society. Such service is rooted in spiritual faith.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 11, 1983.

Be like a lotus, which is not affected by the water in which it is born.

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