Page 364 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
Master to divert the flow of Divine Grace into the serf, connecting a permanent channel between the two, securing the utmost nearness to God, constituting a first step in ladder for reaching the ultimate, embedding there in all stages and states of spiritual advancement, but it should be strengthened by love and affinity enabling his (serf’s) mind constantly in a state of prayer, abiding him in a state of supplication permanently.
Babuji gives an idea of the state of the absolute Reality, the source of everything which has to be arrived at finally stating that there is extreme simplicity with perfect calmness despite vibrations and emotional excitations; it can neither be described as ‘light’ nor ‘darkness’. It is possible only when the rule of true etiquette is followed in praying for only that which is ordained, accepting ‘HIM’ as the Master, surrendering every thing to HIM, withdrawing his self from all sides, losing all worldly charms and turning completely towards HIM, when he acquires a will always directed to Master’s command.
Babuji compares the few drops of water trickling down from a mountain crevice, flows down to assume the form of a spring, rivulet, river and finally the mighty ocean, to the development of a baby to full blown youth passing through various stages and phases of development, coming in touch with the world around, dealings and association with people and environment, desires creeping in his mind, polluting his thought and causing colored vision, the pollutants drawing more power from nature, making him assuming a full form of grossness similar to an ocean. The ripples present in the ocean are akin to the results of actions (karmas) acquired by him in course of his attaining the final form.
Babuji explains the state of negation- the very reality itself. A thing when observed continuously fades
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