AWARENESS OF THE PURPOSE ( ધ્યેયની જાગૃતિ )

Kumbhakonam
28/8/1952
                                                                        Hari Om

There will always be subtle and gross attacks whenever a definite and firm decision is made to carry out certain work. If we are aware that theses attacks come to sway us from our firm decision, then we are on much better footing and are able to fend it off. We can then maintain our firmness and not sway from the course. By the grace of God, if we maintain this awareness of our aim and purpose of life at all times, then the quality of sadhana is at best.

Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan pravesh (જીવન પ્રવેશ )
Edition 2; page 112.

WAYS TO MAINTAIN MENTAL PEACE

It is not proper for us to wish or insist on always having our way. We want to live according to God's wishes. In that case we must welcome and use all the incidences ( that arise from variety of causes ) to dismantle our ego, insistences, understanding and old habits. This is what means when we say" every incident is a form of a guru". We must develop the inner eye to evaluate the value and place of these incidents in development of our lives. Only then we will not have the inclination to judge the propriety of the actions of others in ordinary worldly affairs. To expect anything else from others, shows our own ignorance. It is definitely not possible for them to have the same understanding of standard and purpose of life like us. We must reject to take part in any action that obstructs our path of development and causes disturbances in the mind. Separate your self. Remind your mind that it is not proper for it to think in this way. If we continue to remind ourselves this, at every encounter and incident with others, then you will not have the opportunity to get uneasy and unhappy. We will not think about the just or unjust actions of others. The only way we need to evaluate and think (about incidents ) is whether it helps in progress and development of our lives or not. We must reject any other way of evaluations with our heart.

Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Sopan ( જીવન સોપાન )
Edition 3; pages 192-193.

INFALLIBLE SUPPORT OF GURU

Kumbhakonam,
3/4/1952.

                                                                     HARI OM

Your ' Mota ' is always behind your back, whenever you face indecision or have struggle in your mind. He wants to live within you. Invoke him by praying with humility and distress in your heart and experience the grace and help that you receive from him. Once you experience this grace and help, you will never feel lonely, helpless or without any support. All these feelings will evaporate. By the grace of God it is possible to increase the faith in others through you. You think about the inspiration that you can be to others, in helping to make progress in their lives. Be worry less and happy.

Pujya Shree Mota,
Jivan Sopan ( જીવન સોપાન ),
Edition 3: page 190.

My two cents ---

This letter is addressed to a woman devotee in duress.

Ashwin

ANTICS OF THE MIND

Karachi,
23/3/1940.


Dear Bhai,

Mind will have thousand excuses if it does not want to do things in its own way. It will find very skillful, intelligent and palatable arguments in it's favor so as to be very convincing. It is not easy to identify the ripples and whims of the mind. You will know mind's play if it is examined with mindfulness ( જાગૃતિ ). You do whatever is in your mind but do not accept the premise that you are doing it, but not because it is in your mind. Otherwise you will be cheated and your mind will have a free ride in the darkness ( without your scrutiny and mindfulness ). It is essential that you get rid of all kinds of hesitation, shyness and feeling of shame. Mind needs to be taught these important lessons.

                       Get rid of established and deep rooted measures of mind
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You must get rid of your established insistences, viewpoints and present understanding of your thoughts. At first you will have to let go your thoughtfully established ideology of right and wrong. The reason being your different level of understanding of these thoughts at this time. To let go family is easier than letting go of these established beliefs and standards.

Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan pagaran (જીવન પગરણ )
Edition 3; page 100-101.


My two cents,
                        This letter apparently is addressed to a sadhak at a much higher level of consciousness.

                                                                                                                                 Ashwin

DO NOT LOOSE BALANCE OF MIND

Karachi,
12/3/1940.


Dear Bhai,

It is true that you should not let the feeling of sadness or happiness touch your mind. But it needs to be done with clear understanding of mind. You should make a mindful effort to cover both sides of this issue. By the grace of God, this training of making repeated efforts in this direction, springs the state of equanimity. Always keep in mind to maintain the balance of mind at every moment in your work. You must also attempt to remove the natural tendencies of mind like uneasiness, hurry, confusion, disorder, dumbfound, restlessness and impatience. These tendencies tend to get hold of mind and you must make an effort to remove it. It is good that you experience, understand and are aware of these tendencies.  Constant practice and effort is the mainstay and if you keep this in mind, these tendencies can be controlled.


Pujya Shreee Mota
Jivan pagaran ( જીવન પગરણ )
Edition 3; page 98.