Practical Spiritual Instructions
Thou art divine. Live up to
it. Feel and realize thy divine nature. Do not murmur when you get
difficulties, troubles, tribulations and diseases. Every difficulty is an
opportunity for you to develop your will and power of endurance and to grow
strong. Conquer the difficulties one by one. This is the beginning of a new
life, a life of expansion, glory and divine splendor. Aspire and draw. Grow.
Expand. Build up all positive qualities, the Daiva-Sampatti, viz.,
fortitude, patience and courage that are dormant in you. Tread the spiritual
path and realize: 'I am the Immortal Self."
Never weep even if you lose
your near and dear relations. Births and deaths are the two illusory scenes in
the marvelous drama of this world. They are all the jugglery of Maya. In
reality nobody comes and nobody goes. Atman alone exists. Atman is Brahman or
the Immortal Soul.
Be hopeful always. Face all
difficulties, tribulations and anxieties in life with a smile. Always repeat
the formula "Even this will pass away." You will then be always
beyond grief and sorrow.
Pain is a blessing in
disguise. Pain is an eye-opener. Pain is your silent teacher. Pain will turn
your mind towards God. Many old Karmas have to be purged out quickly by the
thirsting aspirant before he attains the blissful Samadhi (superconscious
state). Therefore, the thirsting aspirant only will get more troubles. Become a
spiritual warrior and chop off the thoughts and subtle forms of secret desires
for enjoyment. A glorious brilliant future is awaiting you.
Conquer difficulties one by
one. Stand adamant. Root yourself in the immortal Sat-Chit-Ananda Atman or Self
within. Develop a magnanimous, serene, calm and poised mental state. Sing
"Anandoham, Anandoham-I am all bliss. I am all bliss."
To live is to fight for the
ideal and goal. Life is conquest. Life is a series of awakenings. Conquer your
mind and the senses. These are your real enemies. Live under lifelong vows.
Conquer your internal and external nature. Fight against the antagonistic dark
evil forces through Japa and meditation.
If you are firm in your
resolves to reach the highest goal of Yoga, if you have firm determination to
attain the aim of spiritual life, you will rise up again and march forward even
if you have a temporary fall. Feel the divine within you. Open yourself fully
to the divine influence. Develop burning desire for the attainment of
God-consciousness and burning dispassion (Vairagya) for worldly enjoyments.
Abandon all worldly ambitions and mundane desires. Soar high always in the
realms of higher spiritual knowledge. Show your moral courage and spiritual
strength now, O Ram!
Spiritual life is not mere
idle talk. It is not mere sensation. It is actual living in Atman. It is a
transcendental experience of unalloyed bliss.
May you all become immortal
and drink deep the divine nectar of perennial joy and eternal bliss!
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