Page 335 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
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Demolition of the past is a chapter in the Natural Path
2. We pray to the master to give us the strength to undergo the bhog. As this happens, our courage and confidence increases and we can face any adversity in life. When Babuji Maharaj says that he wants lion-hearted people, I understand that he is demanding us to be bold and strong to accept our past however good, bad or ugly it is and undergo the bhog with patience, tolerance and endurance. The more serious the sadhaka is, the faster he wants to progress which means the more he is willing to endure. He wants to get rid of bigger loads quickly and is willing to endure the extra pain. A not so serious abhyasi wants to take smaller steps and is willing to spend the extra time. It is purely our choice to take the extra pain or the extra time.
3. We follow the 10 commandments, especially the 5th, 6th and 7th in letter and spirit to understand this chapter of demolition of the past, and be convinced that we are progressing spiritually.
4. Depending upon our past: we have come into the family we are in, we have the friends’ circle we are in, and we are in the environment we live in. Meditation on points A and B helps us to change the way we think and reduces the desires and urges. This too helps us in our endeavour.
5. In our morning meditation too, sometimes we get into deep sleep states and go through some dream- like situations. We undergo bhog in this manner too.
In our system of sadhana, we have the abhyasi’s role and more importantly the master’s support. In this chapter of demolition of the past, the master has a bigger role and a vital role. The master’s support is through
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