DECAY AND DESTRUCTION OF ENERGY BY THINKING ABOUT OTHERS

One will think twice before spending considerable amount of money, the reason being its importance in one's mind. Being the center of thoughts mind is even more valuable currency. If we try to train it to use it constructively, there is definitely increase in the energy level. We waste lots of energy in thinking about others. If we create a habit of training this center of thought to increase energy with good intentions, there will be increase in energy and good qualities (gunas, ગુણ) within us. There is a natural association of divine consciousness with gunas and energy. So we should quit negative thinking. We should stop thinking about others if we want to experience peace and happiness. Only self examination can be done and that also with the thoughts of doing it in best possible manner. Do not see what others do. One who carries the worries of others on one's head, falls prey to diseases and becomes weak and devoid of energy. It is best to think about ones self to decrease the attacks of diseases.

Pujya Shree Mota
Maun Mandir Nu Haridwar
Edition 1, Pages 69 - 70.

BHAVA-DARSHAN (ભાવદર્શન, BHAVA VISUALIZATION) AND AAKRUTI-DARSHAN (આકૃિતદર્શન, PHYSICAL VISUALIZATION)

Question :  Mota, What is bhava-darshan and aakruti-darshan?

Pujya Shree Mota :  We try to establish in our hearts bhava for the Sadhguru or the physical form (photo or statue) of the God that we believe in with reverence and worship. After sometime the bhava gets established in the heart to the extent that there is concrete presence of that photo at the place of the heart and in front of mind's eye, even if there is no physical presence of the photo. I give the name "aakruti- darshan" for this sadhana and its results.

Bhava darshan is a higher stage of the development. There is awakening of bhava that this subtle visualization of our revered person is the expressed form of God within us, meaning God always resides in our hearts. I call this darshan as bhava- darshan whenever such bhava is awakened in our minds and stays in our hearts permanently.

It is considered progress in the sadhana of bhava-darshan when we do not see or think the person as a  revered preson but recognize with our hearts that it is the bhava of divine consciousness. Sadhana of bhava-darshan is considered to be accomplished when we experience only the subtle bhava behind that person(instead of that person) and in the end we become the experience itself. We will experience this subtle bhava everywhere afterwards.

Pujya Shree Mota
Shree Mota Sathe Vaartalap
Edition 2; Pages 17 - 18.

MEETING AND RECEIVING MOTA !

Swajan :  Mota, I feel blessed after meeting you.

Pujya Shree Mota :  Know for sure that meeting Mota is the greatest experience of your life. You should repeatedly pay attention to develop true love for Mota and see that he is truly expressed in your inner being. We should repeatedly attend to keep the flame of love for Mota lighted to enliven him in our hearts and minds. At the same time remember him repeatedly and awaken his physical figure and natural state (Swarup Akruti, સ્વરુપ આકૃિત) in front of your eyes and in your mind in a concrete and an indirect way. If your inner being (heart, mind, etc), is awakened and absorbed in Mota, you will definitely experience the tremendous support in your life and that there is a powerful force supporting you.

Pujya Shree Mota
Sant Hradaya
Edition 3; pages 56 - 57.

My two cents ;  Pujya Shree Mota writes to keep his Swarup Akruti in front of the eyes and in the mind. My interpretation of the word Swarup Akruti includes physical form as well as Niraakar (shapeless and formless), form.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTED CIRCUMSTANCES

Swajan :  Mota, Whenever we get ready to incorporate sadh bhava (goodness, સદ્‌ભાવ) in our lives, difficulties get worse. Also there are more reactions. It feels as if we are constantly doing penance. 

Pujya Shree Mota :  It is not possible to truly shape our lives without letting the feelings of action and reaction pass by with equanimity and facing difficulties. It requirs penance. Ones who want to keep goodness or understand its importance in life or has decided to have  it as their path are presented with more difficulties. This is the ultimate grace of God. We get this kind of circumstances to understand and train the mind or to have concrete evidence to evaluate the status of our minds. The true measure of our understanding the mind by the mind is to see and evaluate the reactions and counter reactions that spring up within us when confronted with given circumstances. We should develop and maintain the bhavana (spirit) of penance even if there is obvious injustice. It is of no use to bear this without willingness. For this reason bear whatever needs to with love and zeal. Never let go goodness. It is the true ornament of our lives.

Pujya Shree Mota

Sant Hradaya

Edition 3; Pages 53 - 54.