Sadhak will not get anywhere without first confronting the mind. Innate nature needs to be changed and without confronting the mind, it is not possible to reverse the flow of the river of nature. As we continue this battle while establishing peace, equanimity and impartiality in us, prakruti ( nature ) fights back with renewed vigor. Since we have developed this living peace and equanimity, we will be able to understand not only our nature but also the nature of others. After this we will understand the subtlest move of the nature and prevent ourselves from getting sidetracked. It will be easier to understand the root of our nature if we continue to observe and analyze all our external and internal natural tendencies, with peace and equanimity. After understanding this we should use our determination and power of concentration to catch on the roots of our nature and climb above the natural tendencies. This is done with knowledge and discretion. When used in this manner we will be able to maintain equanimity while going against our natural tendencies. We will not succumb or give in to our natural tendencies if we decide to do so. We must have the power of focused will and determination. We need living and constant mental understanding of this firm and focused determination illuminating our lives like the rays of sun. This understanding should be helpful in our daily lives. All our lives then becomes sadhana itself and then only divinity can express itself in our lives.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan manthan
Edition 3; pages 85 - 86.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan manthan
Edition 3; pages 85 - 86.
