Feeling means consciousness-energy that produces, fires it up and increases the life-force from all the incidents in life. Strength of the Bhavna gathers slowly from the temporary flow of the feelings. Thus the feelings are at the root of the Bhavna. The flow of the awakened and inspired feelings that arise from pure and holy circumstsnces is trained and the true strength of the Bhavna generates from these trained feelings.
When there is excessive feelings from lack of control, Bhavna becomes impure and even though the life is full of Bhavna, the life becomes weak. The reason being, when the impure vrutties are expressed repeatedly it weakens the basic energy of Bhavna and not only that it weakens its brightness. When there is expression of unrestrained feelings, it only supports weakness. Feelings are tested even in unhappy circumstances. In happy circumstances there is excessive feelings. Feeling is such a tender element that it awakens by the its touch (happy or unhappy circumstances) even for a second. Of course, not everyone is like that. Even then, if we can keep constant awareness with knowledge whenever the feelings arise within us by listening, seeing or experiencing certain circumstances, we can gather the energy easily.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Pravesh
Edition 2; Pages 267 - 268.
