Page 706 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
Master talks about detachment in attachment. How is this to be done? It is done in our system in a positive way by developing Love & Devotion to Divine. Unless some love for Divine develops, following of the commandments with any sincerity is not going to be possible at all. Commandment 2 exhorts us to develop Love and Devotion and Commandment 3 exhorts us to not have our sight at any penultimate state other than Oneness with God.
Commandments 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 are more explicit in what needs to be followed so that we can be happy in all circumstances. Based on my understanding, I am giving a brief mapping of reasons of unhappiness and how they relate to following of commandments just for the sake of some analysis.
Commandment
Attitudes to be developed to be happy
Addresses reason for unhappiness
Commandment 4: Be plain and simple to be identical to Nature. Reducing activities and superfluities in life. Seeking help from a fellow brother.
Simplicity, Contentment, Due- attachment
Frustrations, dejections with respect to desires, wishes, likes, dislikes etc. Brooding over past, general discontentment in life
Commandment 5: Be truthful. Take miseries as Divine blessings for your own good and be thankful.
Forbearance, patience, fortitude, truthfulness, gratitude
Miseries in life, grief, troubling and trying situations in life, family troubles, health problems
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