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
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
