Page 552 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
all times. So, doing our acts in the thought that It is the Divine's command helps us in developing Love and Devotion. Master says that this is our responsibility to develop these qualities.
Before going to the aspect of developing Love and Devotion, let us consider whether we follow the practices as advised. My experience with fellow practicants of the system has brought me in contact with some who follow the practices now and then and also some who follow the practices to the letter (forgetting the spirit). In addition to these, we have some more practicants who take liberties in suggesting practices on their own to others in the name of “Bodhayanti Parasparam”. It has been mentioned quite a few times that the concept of Bodhayanti Parasparam is true when the previous sentence of “Mat chitta madgata pranah” is present. Ignoring the presence or even the awareness that the system is that of the Master, we suggest practices that are not given in the system in the name of orientation. Let us ask ourselves, what right we have to tinker with the system of the Master. If one so desires, he/she can always start XYZ system of Rajayoga. So, one has to follow the system in true spirit and letter.
Coming to the point that we should remember the Principle always as a means of developing love and devotion, if we ponder over why we cannot think of this Principle at all times, we come to the conclusion that we feel a seperateness between us and all that exists. Many a times, patience is tried while dealing with people. If we remember Master's saying “A poor workman quarrels with his tools”, we will be able to understand our limitations in this respect. It is because we feel ourselves seperate from others that we quarrel with others. We can give any number of justifications for it, but the fact remains that we feel so because of the seperation that exists. If the Principle or God can be understood to be
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