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4. How do I ensure that I am not doing the sadhana ritualistically?
How do we know we are sincere? We know it in our hearts. This should answer whether you are practicing sincerely or ritualistically. Ritualistic practice is for the sake of others. We should evaluate ourselves in our sadhana regularly and that is done by seeing for ourselves how well we are practicing the Ten Commandments.
More on Self Evaluation
Assessment of an abhyasi cannot be considered as condemning him to that condition only. We should asses and then work for the betterment.
I think the idea that we can know the spiritual condition of the other person just like that is wrong, Every one has his karma and is bound by it and unless they reveal or open up themselves by trusting the other person, their condition no one I presume can read others condition. Rev. Babuji stressed the need for the regular writing of the diaries.
In evaluation you must not be too critical about yourself and your efforts. Be fair to yourself
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