Kumbhakonam
March 21, 1952.
If we do anything or something happens, there is an effect internally and externally in ourselves. There is nothing that is not connected. Everything is connected with one another. So sadhana needs to be done both ways, internally and externally. It takes a while to do sadhana internally and you cannot wait till then. We need to do sadhana externally to start with, to have some effect internally. It is important to be aware of the mind by the mind. Any thoughts, emotions, feelings and vrutties (natural tendencies) that are not commensurate with the central aim of the life, need to be weeded out by denying the support (by not giving assent with clear understanding). This weeding process is also very important.
March 21, 1952.
If we do anything or something happens, there is an effect internally and externally in ourselves. There is nothing that is not connected. Everything is connected with one another. So sadhana needs to be done both ways, internally and externally. It takes a while to do sadhana internally and you cannot wait till then. We need to do sadhana externally to start with, to have some effect internally. It is important to be aware of the mind by the mind. Any thoughts, emotions, feelings and vrutties (natural tendencies) that are not commensurate with the central aim of the life, need to be weeded out by denying the support (by not giving assent with clear understanding). This weeding process is also very important.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Sopan
Edition 3; page 133.
My two cents : The weeding process needs to be put in practice in real life experiences (external sadhana). This part involves cleansing of chitta ( ચિત્તશુધ્ધિ), where thoughts and emotions arise from past impressions.
