Devotee : What are the distinguishing characteristics of BHAVNA? How do I know when it is being expressed in me?
Pujya Shree Mota : You will know the true measure of BHAVNA only when you experience the incidents where your mind and heart gets jolted and stumbled. BHAVNA is never static. It moves us forward and helps us to stay in higher consciousness. When there is heartfelt and predominant manifestation of BHAVNA in the heart, certain positive characteristics ( ગુણ ) develop. Because of that, peace and happiness of mind is not disturbed when faced with incidents, that are mind-shattering and painful, in the eyes and understanding of society. And this is not because of any weakness, helplessness or being forced into against one's will. We should accept these incidents with heartfelt affection and maintain mind's attitude in constructive and right manner. This is, what is needed.
Pujya Shree Mota
Dhan no yog; ( ધનનો યોગ )
Edition-1; page 124 - 125
My two cents ---
In one of his books Pujya Shree Mota mentions BHAVNA as being above the mind. One can experience it only when mind has certain quietude.
In my understanding, that there are various interpretations of BHAVNA like living awareness of purpose, aspiration for the divine, divine love , etc.
Ashwin
PUJYA SHREE MOTA
