CONFLUENCE OF THE THREE IN SADHANA (ત્રિવેણી સંગમ)

 The tools like Tratak, Meditation, Naam-Smaran and Dharana, do not give quick results when used in sadhana. These tools lead the mind in a higher state if we are open with the vision and Bhavna of the heart. If we have the creative understanding with awareness, for the real purpose of using these tools, there is no disappointment for us. In the initial stages, we see lots of difference in Sadhak, Sadhana and the one who directs the Sadhana, due to the lack of the confluence of the these three. I have taken a bath in Prayag, where there is confluence of the three rivers. There is confluence of two rivers Ganga and Yamuna (third river Saraswati was there millenniums back) at this place. Here, these two rivers embrace each other and are intertwined like the braiding of the hair. Even then, the color of the their waters are different to some extent; but it is not the same as they flow forward. Their separate colors become one as the rivers move forward. Similarly, in the initial period of sadhana, there is no harmony between sadhak, sadhana and the one who directs the sadhana. By the grace of God, heartfelt devotion and awakened inquisitiveness, there is harmony, in the later stages of the sadhana. With that, there is harmony of the hearts and confluence of each other. Then there is the real joy and intoxication. So, we have to keep patience and courage, and keep making an effort as much as we can. Do not get involved with the other stuff. Take care of your body and take appropriate measures; there is no need for any shyness.

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Sopan

Edition 3; Pages 61 - 62.

LIFE IS FOR TEACHING

 Life is not a dark well or strong wind of the hurricane. There is continuity in the weaving the web of life, even in the most difficult circumstances of the life. A soul is put in, any and all the circumstances that is needed to weave the web of the continuity of the life of the soul. At that time, there is not enough awakening in the heart of the human being; as a result each incident and circumstance is viewed as separate incident. If  there is awakening of the inner eye of the understanding, there is a lot to understand and experience. There is a purpose of building life in every incident. Soul is fulfilled at that time, if there is a realization of the real purpose of the particular incident. We can experience a lot, if we think with the balanced attitude (equanimity); why did certain incident happened and what kind of the key of understanding we received? 

Some people say that life is a puzzle and to some, it appears as problem of the people. Others consider it as a  mysterious incident. Sometimes back, I had seen a lock with letters like A, B, C, D on it. If we arrange the letters in a certain way and then turn the key, the lock will open easily.  Lock will not open if the letters are not arranged appropriately. It is easy to open the lock by anyone with the knowledge of the correct placement of the letters. So in the mind of the person with knowledge it is an easy matter. It will be real difficult to open the lock for someone who does not know the key to open the lock. This applies to the above stated facts. 

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Sopan

Edition 3; Pages 59 - 60.

EXPERIENCE SUPPORTS THE INTELLECT

 Intellect can go beyond by its close observation and understanding of the experiences. But the intellect also needs the actual support of the experiences. If we want to leap forward, the back foot needs the support of factual hard ground. It is an experience, to have the support of the factual ground. Similarly, intellect inspires us to jump forward with the factual support, in the form of introspection and contemplation. There can be many kinds of understandings. The understanding, that takes us higher, is not only from the intellect. The intellect takes us higher but it cannot stabilize there. Its flight is worth not much. Intellect can help a lot, only on the strength of the experiences. It cannot become subtle and sharp without the experiences. There is no guru like the experience in the spiritual field. So we should understand the experience as the guru. 

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Sopan

Edition 3; Page 55.

DO NOT HAVE FIXED OPINION ABOUT OTHERS

 Kumbhakonam

August 19, 1052.

It is never possible for any soul to have the same understanding, habits and opinions for ever. It can be one kind today and other tomorrow. Human being changes so much, and yet, he feels that he has remained the same. It is good that you wrote about the change of your opinion about ...; but the behavior of the sadhak is appropriate, only if the opinion about anyone does not have any accusatory attitude and loving balanced mind is maintained at that time. It is not of much significance to change the opinion about others, after already fixing certain opinion about them. The real importance lies in not fixing any kind of opinion about others. My guru maharaj used to experiment on this innocent man (himself) to show its importance. He would make me develop this Bhavna of not fixing any opinion on anyone and preventing the mind from giving prompt opinion in such situations. He will not tell us that this is just an experiment. He would put us in very difficult situations and then evaluate. Grace of God, intense aspiration for the aim of life and cautious awareness by the blessings of my guru maharaj helped me to have some understanding of this subject. Otherwise, there is no way for us to comprehend this. 

If there is an ant on one side of the balance to weigh the diamonds, its weight will be significant to alter the results. The balance to measure the mind is several times subtler than that. Mind starts working to respond with speed, when it is put in such situations. In a true sense, it not worth relying on the opinion of the mind of the humans whether it is first time or the second time. 

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Sopan

Edition 3; Pages 56 - 57.

OUR BHAVNA (INTENTION, PURPOSE) IS INCREASED BY THE REMEMBERANCE OF THE GURU

 If the Bhavna is kept creative and expressed in the heart, it is possible to think and contemplate the goal of the life continuously. So, keep increasing this measure of the Bhavna all the time. To increase the intensity and understanding of our Bhavna, we should sincerely remember the someone, for whom we have the heartfelt faith and devotion. We should inspire our mind, intellect and Prana to remember him and merge with him. Our Bhavna becomes tender and bright. If this close relationship is understood by our mind, intellect and Prana constantly, it is possible to understand the ways of inspiration from him. We also experience his presence with us at a very practical level. If our view point, Vruttie and tendency become concentrated and focused only on him, we can experience him. Do not leave him alone. He will wake us up by pinching hard on our side; if we have kept him with us and by chance, we are diverted from our goal. We can never understand and experience his real self, without creating true friendship with him and without adding the strength of love, knowledge, devotion and awareness. Otherwise, whatever there is, is there. We will never abandon our efforts, after we have this heartfelt experience and conviction.

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Mandan

Edition 3; Page 125.