Page 586 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
gain intense restlessness for reaching a goal, which he earlier identifies. Babuji says that proper method should be not merely external but that which touches the inner core of the heart. A logical inquiry into the method reveals that the thought force in the being with the unceasing activity of creation, preservation and dissolution of several ideas in quick succession is the sole reason for unrest. This thought force, descending down to human level from the source is limited to the human level alone incapable of extricating itself from the meshes of thoughts created by its own misdirected, aimless and fanciful thoughts tormenting the individual human being continuously. It is here that the help of a worthy master is needed most to plant the seed of Divinity in the innermost core of the heart enabling starting of a journey to ultimate through various plexuses, centers and sub-centers which act as brakes at each earlier stage of progress.
Due to the effect of our wrong thinking and practice, not being disciplined in implementing the methods suggested in our pursuit of Reality serious complications arise, hence without using our own discretion and ingenuity, coupled with resourcefulness, we should follow the course as guided scrupulously. Otherwise, the obvious result would be stagnation on the path. Essential quality of an abhyasi should be to place full trust in Master, fully cooperating with him in every respect, duly developing self confidence in himself that he will certainly reach the goal. Gradual awakening of lower type of consciousness starts the journey on the path opening the way for dawn of higher type of consciousness with diligent practice.
There was an occasion when Babuji expressed His sense of dissatisfaction at the poor yield of results not commensurate with the effort made by Him in training Abhyasis which He ascribed to the grosser methods of
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