So far we have discussed Pujya Shree Mota's guidance regarding the deeper meaning of living a spiritual life (sadhana). The verses included in these 18 points need to be read, understood and followed in your daily life with sincerity and devotion.
From this point on I will be translating interesting and important paragraphs from Pujya Shree Mota's writings. Late Dr. Rameshbhai M. Bhatt compiled some of Pujya Shree Mota's writings in the Gujarati book "Nirantar Vikas." I intend to translate some writings from this book as well.
I would appreciate your feedback regarding this format of translation.
Ashwin
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As soon as a thought arises in the mind, the first order of business is to identify its nature and root cause. If it happens to be a negative thought, arising out of your natural tendencies, then you must develop the courage and spirit of adventure to abandon that thought. If you master the art of identifying the nature and root cause of each thought, then you will get tremendous insight, force and inspiration. We have to play with the mind at the same time that we're taking its help. The mind has tremendous powers and is very skillful. The mind is our friend if we get its help in a constructive manner, with confidence and peace.
The mind has unimaginable powers to conquer, assimilate and achieve the most miraculous results. The mind is a powerful tool to experience oneness, sympathy and sincerity with the universe. In a way, the mind's powers are manifestations of the mystic powers of nature. At the same time these powers are a part of God's wonderful expressions. So by taking the mind's help, we can enter the divine consciousness of knowledge and wisdom.
The mind needs to be reminded of its purpose. At times, it should be stirred up and then made coherent and cohesive. If we do these things, then success will come. We should be a witness to our mind while performing all the work in our life. It is also important to have the knowledge and awareness that there is no other way without being a witness to your mind.
We should not suppress the fancy of our mind, but we should not become entangled in it either. We should not be swept up in its currents, but inertia and lethargy are not acceptable either.
Pujya Shree Mota
"jivan mandaan" ( જીવન મંડાણ )
Edition 3 ; page 31-32
From this point on I will be translating interesting and important paragraphs from Pujya Shree Mota's writings. Late Dr. Rameshbhai M. Bhatt compiled some of Pujya Shree Mota's writings in the Gujarati book "Nirantar Vikas." I intend to translate some writings from this book as well.
I would appreciate your feedback regarding this format of translation.
Ashwin
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As soon as a thought arises in the mind, the first order of business is to identify its nature and root cause. If it happens to be a negative thought, arising out of your natural tendencies, then you must develop the courage and spirit of adventure to abandon that thought. If you master the art of identifying the nature and root cause of each thought, then you will get tremendous insight, force and inspiration. We have to play with the mind at the same time that we're taking its help. The mind has tremendous powers and is very skillful. The mind is our friend if we get its help in a constructive manner, with confidence and peace.
The mind has unimaginable powers to conquer, assimilate and achieve the most miraculous results. The mind is a powerful tool to experience oneness, sympathy and sincerity with the universe. In a way, the mind's powers are manifestations of the mystic powers of nature. At the same time these powers are a part of God's wonderful expressions. So by taking the mind's help, we can enter the divine consciousness of knowledge and wisdom.
The mind needs to be reminded of its purpose. At times, it should be stirred up and then made coherent and cohesive. If we do these things, then success will come. We should be a witness to our mind while performing all the work in our life. It is also important to have the knowledge and awareness that there is no other way without being a witness to your mind.
We should not suppress the fancy of our mind, but we should not become entangled in it either. We should not be swept up in its currents, but inertia and lethargy are not acceptable either.
Pujya Shree Mota
"jivan mandaan" ( જીવન મંડાણ )
Edition 3 ; page 31-32
