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Vasishta talks of good karma and bad karma. He says
when the Mind goes towards the world and materialism,
it's bad karma (Efforts). When you do Sadhana by putting
Efforts, these Efforts are good Karmas, like offering
Service to the Guru in as many ways as possible such
as cleaning the Guru's place. Those who can cook food
for the Guru are fortunate, Vasishta the great Sage
says. He does not emphasize on the money. He says to
offer service through your body and surrender through
Mind. Through service, one shall loose Ego, if it is
done selflessly without any worldly expectations. As
one progresses and starts understanding the Guru's teachings,
one should try to influence others to follow the path.
Talking about JEEVANMUKTA, the sage says, that the one
who has abandoned all cravings and imaginations of the
Mind, who has settled consciously with Peace into the
Self and is Satisfied with the Self, from where never
again shall arise any dual bubble called thought imagination,
of even the "I", while the physical body is
alive, such a one is recognized and addressed reverentially
as JEEVANMUKTA.
Just like one would take leave of the body of even the
dearest one, when dead, put this bundle of thoughts
called Mind into the Fire called Tapas. Become aware
of the Self (Atma) and live on this earth a very blissful
life free from the dualities of happiness and unhappiness.
(Vasistha refers to the Body of the dead being put into
Fire, even if it belongs to our dearest one.) Vasishta
says, in my opinion, that one who can be totally unconscious
of this illusion called "the universe", even
in the waking state, is the real JNANI.
Babaji
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SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATED IN THE ASHRAM
reported by Rekha Sharma
In the benign presence of His Holiness, Pujya Baba Shivarudrabalayogi
Maharaj, the Devotees at Shri Shivabalayogi Maharaj
Trust centre in Dehra Dun, had gathered in large numbers
on 30th August in the evening to participate in the
Satsang Sadhana for Lord Krishna's birthday, which is
celebrated as JANMASHTAMI. Baba has always emphasized
that all such gatherings must serve as Sadhana efforts
to progress on the Path of Spirituality and not simply
pleasure gatherings. Baba sang some beautiful Bhajans
and made devotees also to repeat. It was wonderful.
Devotees performed Puja to Lord Krishna, as Baba was
totally absorbed in His own world of Divinity. Later
Baba spoke on the life of Lord Krishna.
Born as a cowherd boy, Lord Krishna created such an
impact that people all over consider Him an Avatar of
the Lord, the Supreme Being. Baba said, it is very true.
Right from an young age, the Lord had practiced Samadhi
and was also a great psychiatrist. Restlessly, Selflessly,
He worked for Peace to Humanity. Perfect in every way,
He showed how to go into Samadhi and come back and be
in total Absolute God Consciousness in the waking state
also. Lord Krishna taught both Spiritual and Moral values.
Lord Krishna gave, in the Bhagavadgeeta, the great ultimate
Truth. In this scripture He emphasized that in any way
of life, if one will adopt proper methods, it is possible
to achieve total Yoga into Divine Consciousness. Whether
it is Karma or Bhakti, Jnana (Knowledge) or anything
else, if it is done with proper methods of keeping the
mental consciousness tuned to The Supreme Being, such
a work or effort can get converted into great Sadhana
to reach the ultimate liberation of Self Enlightenment.
For Moral values, Krishna taught, never to tie what
your dharma (Noble Duty) is with any particular definition.
Because it may change from time to time. One needs to
look into the larger cause and think of the benefit
of the entire society, humanity and universe. Krishna
has ridiculed such people who define Dharma (Moral Values)
according to their personal, Selfish needs with a narrow
minded view. During the effort to disrobe the Pandava's
wife, Draupadi, by the wicked Kauravas, when all noble
good hearted powerful people in the court had failed
her by giving definitions of Dharma according their
convenience, it was Krishna who came to her rescue.
In the beginning of the Mahabharata war, apart from
teaching the great philosophy of Ultimate Truth and
aim of Spirituality, The Bhagavadgeeta, Lord Krishna
also taught Moral values to be followed for the welfare
of the society, entire Humanity and the Universe. Krishna
taught that even if one tells a lie, if it serves the
welfare of the entire Universe such a lie can be called
Dharma. It is a different thing that people today twist
and define moral values and tell lies, and adopt double
standard methods for their selfish egos, satisfying
their own purposes with an evil mind and wicked, cruel
heart.
Most people observe Fasting on this day and Baba Maharaj
conveyed some beautiful points on Fasting and what Shri
Guru Maharaj, Swamiji, also taught. Baba reminded devotees
that Bhagavadgeeta also emphasizes that those who do
not eat anything also cannot undertake Yoga Sadhana
and those who eat too much also cannot undertake Yoga
Sadhana. Gurudev Swamiji always ridiculed such Fastings,
saying always that when you are fasting for the whole
day, instead of getting absorbed in to Meditation, your
Mind will always be thinking of some beautiful palatable
tasty food items. Or you might be feeling irritated
and start showing unnecessary anger towards children
or husband- wife fighting with each other, and so on.
Or you might develop such tendencies as some people
do, like go on drinking coffee and tea. Instead of devoting
your time for worship and Meditation Sadhana you would
end up wasting precious time in gossiping or sleeping
the whole day. So, thus Swamiji said to eat a little
food that day instead of the daily normal intake of
food and make your Self fit for Sadhana. After worship
eat some food, as offered Prasadam. Rest for a while
and sit for Meditation. Swamiji used to emphasize that
by simply keeping yourself into total fasting, you are
not going to get any certificate from God. Along with
taking some Food, it is essential that You try to keep
your Mental Consciousness tuned to The Supreme God.
Meditate Sincerely and it will happen.
Later at 12 hrs midnight , Devotees performed arati
to Lord Krishna, Shri Guru Maharaj, and to Baba Maharaj.
In the end devotees were served Offered Food Prasadam.
Baba has conveyed His Love and Blessings, along with
Prayers for Peace, Happiness, Satisfaction, and for
Harmonious living of Humanity and all other Creatures.
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Babaji answers the question of a devotee on the topic
of Kundalini experiences:
Whatever you are experiencing at the moment is really
wonderful and I feel you are a blessed Soul. This can
be healing energy. Also it appears that this has given
you bliss. However, you shall not apply this healing
energy on anybody because you are likely to loose it,
soon after giving rise to a lot of mental agony and
different emotions like lust, anger, and frustration,
etc...
Let me enlighten you a little about Mind and Kundalini
and their inter relationship. Actually both Mind and
Kundalini are the two branches of the same Tree called
Supreme Soul, the ultimate Truth. With its imaginations
and thoughts, in thousands of ways, a part of your (Real
Self) consciousness has gone into The Universe and you
call this as "Mind". A little bit of this
same conscious energy has gone inside the body and this
is called the "Kundalini" which means "coiled
energy". Compared to the Kundalini, the Mind is
more powerful and widely spread in the universe consciously
with imaginations. Through Meditation when the Mind
becomes totally concentrated, losing all it's imaginations
in every way, then it lifts the Kundalini before getting
delinked from the intelligence and starts going towards
Samadhi. At this stage, using it's emotional energies,
Mind tries to create enormous bliss which can give rise
to excitement. Mind tries to do this so that it can
jump back into imaginations and run towards the illusion
called "The Universe".
What I feel is, that with your breathing meditations,
the Mind getting concentrated has been trying to lift
the Kundalini and also is creating ecstasy. Suggestions
are that at this stage you need to have enormous Patience
and constantly Pray the Divine Guru to help you to remain
calm and keep the body also calm and not allow it to
get trapped into the enormous vibrational energy that
is being produced. Total Mental composure is the remedy
to control this body's vibrational movements, including
the physical mudras. At that time remain calm. Keep
praying. If possible try to sit in what is called Vajrasana,
folding your legs in such a way that your toes are pressing
against Hips and your back and neck are strait. Keep
pressing on the nails with one hand to the other and
repeat several times on both right and left hands. This
will give you the necessary nervous stretch and mental
composure. You can have a normal breathing. Then with
prayers to guide you through to total Self Realization.
May the Divine Guru give you the strength to remain
Calm. Enormous detachment is also necessary. Suggestions
are that at this stage do not bother about any mission
or helping others. This can happen later when the Divine
will ordain. Then try to Meditate with focusing the
eyes in between eyebrows and remain like a witness.
Do not try to analyze about any thoughts or visions.
You will progress. It can become dangerous if you try
and start using this just now. Instead this can take
you towards Self Realization which is the recommended
Goal. That Supreme Peace.
Hope I have been able to clarify. If you require any
further clarifications, please feel free to ask me to
help you. We will be happy to help you. God bless you.
With love and blessings,
Babaji
Serious and Respectful questions for Baba can be sent
to him at this address, <srby@gorge.net>.
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