Padam’s power One day when I [Narayana Iyer] was sitting by the side of Bhagavan I felt so miserable that I put the following question to him: “Is the ‘sankalpa’ (will or intention) of the jnani not capable of warding off the destinies of the devotees?” Bhagavan smiled and said:” Does the jnani have a …
7 Dec 2019 archive
Dec 07
Only partly true
IT is the final steps he describes. It is important to know who he was talking with. If he was talking with a beginner he would be saying things differently For the beginner, understanding and scripture are needed. After that the goal becomes clear Once the goal is clear, then the how to reach there …
Dec 07
How to live
A nice pearl from Yogananda Be alone within. Don’t lead the aimless life that so many persons follow. Meditate and read good books more…Once in a while it is al right to go to the movies and have a little social life, but mostly remain apart and live within yourself…Enjoy solitude; but when you want …
Dec 07
About temptation and desire
Once God or inner self is found, the challenges will still remain but becomes easier to go back within. Even great saints were tempted till the last minute. Their challenges are harder. Why? Ordinary people often toil to get their desires fulfilled Higher saints have only to think about it and their desire is fulfilled …
Dec 07
All questions about saints and God answered
This is very long. It is from God talks with Arjuna – a commentary on Gita by Yogananda But so beautiful. So perfect My take in the shloka is different and to me reveals the technique of finding God but that is a different topic God Talks With Arjuna — Bhagwad Gita, by Paramhans Yogananda …
Dec 07
A common question especially in Indians
Q: Is there no benefit at all in doing japa with the mouth? Sri Ramana Maharshi : Who said there is no benefit? Such japa will be the means for chitta suddhi [purifying the mind]. As the japa is done repeatedly the effort ripens and sooner or later leads to the right path. Good or …
Dec 07
Why everyone fails
You can’t stop your mine using your mind! I give a slightly different example You can’t stop the merry go round by sitting in the merry go round ! The mind is the merry go round. Constantly active. Thinking. Getting upset. Getting happy. Analyzing. Reading. Understanding. Drawing conclusions. None of those things will take you …
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