( Continued )
Because of this oneness, when time comes, he can be as merciless as he was with himself, during his own development. Again he may not be as merciless with everybody. Since he knows his connection ( as to karma and fate ) with that particular sadhak, he will act only for the benefit of that sadhak, when appropriate time comes. In the beginning sadhak may not understand this kind of behavior from a saint. He may get angry at him or think inappropriately about him. This only hurts sadhak. If he thinks and understands appropriately about him ( saint ), he would realize that this only delays his own well being and gets him in trouble, that could have been avoided. These troubles are not only of one kind and can be varied. One cannot make earthen vessel without beating on it, one cannot learn to do business without setbacks or a child cannot learn without following parents rules. This process is similar.
A saint will never leave sadhak, if anusthan is established with his ( sadhak ) consent. It does not matter even if it is done with false understanding or to enhance his own interest. A saint will not hesitate to work on him, even if it is painful and unpleasant. Sadhak will be tormented and distressed, if he believes that the process of development as painful and unpleasant. Saint will not sit by idly when the energy is not used as per his directive, and is misused by sadhak. This energy will affect the sadhak irrespective of his mental status and attitude. He may not get the complete benefit, if he is not up to the task, at the same time, he is not going to loose anything. Sadhak will be at a great disadvantage if he fails to take advantage of the saint's association. If sadhak does not keep favorable attitude in his own development, and in effect opposes the saint in a subtle fashion, then he may get into all sorts of trouble. He may even have a breakdown and may not be able to bear this hopelessness. The saint will suffer and bear all these, according to his association with the fate and karma of the sadhak, since his only interest is in the development and well being of sadhak's life. In a detached manner, he makes variety of efforts to sublimate the nature, psyche, mind, and past impressions of sadhak. Sadhak will develop ( in a sattvic manner, સાત્વિક ) much faster if his life is interwoven with saint's and he keeps favorable attitude, surrenders completely and is always aware of the purpose with heartfelt love.
In this way anusthan of saint and sadhak is uniquely important.
( continued )
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan darshan ( જીવન દર્શન )
Edition 3; pages 91-92.
PUJYA SHREE MOTA
