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Sri Ramchandra's Commandments: Commandment 10
attained all, though apparently it may not seem to be so. In that case the mistake no longer remains a mistake, since it has washed off completely.
The next phase of devotion now comes in, which cautions him against the repetition of the wrong. It appears in the form of repeated prayers to the great Master for granting him a state of contentment to serve as a safeguard against repetition. As we have entered the sphere in the capacity of a supplicant it becomes incumbent upon us to abide by the rules of duty, avoiding everything that is forbidden by the laws of Nature. This can be accomplished when one shortens to the greatest possible limit the distance between oneself and the Master. Hence the best method for that would be to maintain in our thought a constant feeling of His presence.
It is also considered to be better to do this at bed- time, because one is then free from all engagements and the only point in one’s view is that of rest and repose, In other words, one finds himself in a comparatively free state. This freedom may also be interpreted as Nature’s state of contentment. Thus in a way we acquire conformity with at least one of the aspects of Nature. This is the reason why prayer at bed-time is more effective, and actions done accordingly are all well adjusted. We must therefore derive the greatest benefit from time, and take up the work suited for the hour.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
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