Page 620 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
Our goal is to become a real man. My understanding of this statement is that a real man is one who is just and balanced. As such, the goal should be to become just and balanced under all circumstances. We do get to experience this balance during our meditations. On the other hand, we tend to give attention to what are the thoughts coming at the time. This leads to a thread by itself and we either take interest in the thoughts coming at the time or try to reject it. Master has often said, “best way to get rid of them is to be unmindful towards them and treat them as you treat uninvited guests” (SDG Page 68). He says “Our method brings out these results if we practice it with interest” (SDG Page 37)
The methods of the system of SriRamchandraji Maharaj of Shahjahanpur have a definite purpose and bring about the promised result provided they are followed with interest. Goal clarity requires that we keep away from such incidents or company that takes us away from the remembrance of our beloved Master. We should avoid going out during evenings as far as possible, because, by doing so, it will not be possible for us to follow three of the methods to be practiced, namely, purification, Universal prayer as well as bedtime prayer. The next day morning meditation also gets affected because we came home late the previous day. In the end, we feel guilty that we are not able to live up to the Master’s expectations. Practicing with interest means that we should be serious in our efforts to better ourselves and avoid paths that lead us away from the Natural path.
The most common complaint of most abhyasis is that they get thoughts related to office and family. Master offers the solution to this problem by saying, “We are all family people, but we must be moderate in all our dealings. We should live a life like the coot and ducks in water. When they are out of water, they are free from it.
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