Last lecture we saw the 5 stages of Bhakthi: Karma Yoga -1
Karma yoga -2
Saguna Upasana -1
Nirguna Upasana -2
Gnana yoga
Here I will describe the fruits of such a sustained practice.
Benefits:
The first benefit is FREEDOM FROM INTERNAL MENTAL DISTURBANCES
Why? Because, I have learnt to handle Raga-Dwesha. Once the source is taken care of, then its offsprings will no longer trouble us: Kama, Krodha, Loba, Moha, Mada, Matsarya!!!
Raga is strong likes and caused by an emotional dependence to the external world; of relations, events, and circumstances.
Karma yoga -2
Saguna Upasana -1
Nirguna Upasana -2
Gnana yoga
Here I will describe the fruits of such a sustained practice.
Benefits:
The first benefit is FREEDOM FROM INTERNAL MENTAL DISTURBANCES
Why? Because, I have learnt to handle Raga-Dwesha. Once the source is taken care of, then its offsprings will no longer trouble us: Kama, Krodha, Loba, Moha, Mada, Matsarya!!!
Raga is strong likes and caused by an emotional dependence to the external world; of relations, events, and circumstances.
Once Bhakthi is well established in an individual – HE has faith in the 5 stages of appreciating GOD- that person will never lean on others emotionally for support.
Remember, leaning on others is only ATTACHMENT
While giving SUPPORT to others is called LOVE
So, a true Bhaktha GIVES SUPPORT and DOES NOT TAKE SUPPORT
Dwesha is a strong sense of dislike and aversion to a person or event. Some of us even hate personalities from television news or even soaps. Or you might hate your cricketers or film stars even when they have had nothing to do with you personally – a sign of a weak and immature mind.
A true Bhaktha can never hate for he sees the entire world as Viswarupa Easwara. If that be the case, where will hate spring from? The Lord is all knowing and wise and who am I to question or hate any of HIS creations; bit hard to take if you have a nagging wife or Hitler boss at work!!! But the solace is GOD is giving you the bitter medicine for your internal growth.
So, a true devotee never complains about his lot in life and sees them as learning opportunities. He is incapable of hating anyone including a poisonous snake. He is smart enough to keep away but mentally has goodwill for one and all. Best wishes for every single thing. No exception.
Kama: He does not have any strong desires or passionate attractions. For he has discovered the fountain of joy and bliss – Santoshah- within himself and having tasted internal fulfillment, the outside holds no more fears. He is in a way unraveled the “concealing power” (in Sanskrit, avarana shakti) of Maya and for him the entire world is nothing but a play.
He works for “Loka Samagrah” (fulfillment of other’s desires) and this is a non binding work and in no way affect his internal equanimity.
Krodha: When do we get angry? It is an emotional response to something that does not tally with one’s intellectual norm.
For a man of realization, he sees the entire drama of life around him as a sport and the strings of Prarabdha Karma. When one is emotionally stable, then there can be no more violent emotional responses. Any intellectual disagreements are seen as different points of view.
LOBA is mentally holding on to things – attachment. Typical example is the mother-in-law holding the keys of the house tucked in her saree. That is a source of power!!!
Isn’t that sense of LOBA destructive and futile when I realize that I (the jiva) do not own anything including my body. I am not here to own but to serve is the attitude of a true Bhaktha.
Handing over the keys of your life to Bhagawan is a prudent move.
Dropping the sense of OWNERSHIP & CONTROLLERSHIP is a very important milestone in mental development.
For those grieving from loss of relatives, there is one comforting thought – GOD gave you a loved person and has now taken them away. Having enjoyed the gift so long, thank the Lord and go forward.
MOHA (delusion from right from wrong)
The greatest delusion is that the external world of people and events will give me happiness. The external world can only provide PLEASURE and PAIN; happiness is a far cry.
The world is characterized by Beauty, Variety, and Novelty (so many different people and all shapes and temperaments). But they can never offer Stability for all these elements keep changing with time. Watch the events and allow it to pass through without attaching any importance.
Only knowledge of Atman/Consciousness/Bhagawan is the ONLY security.
MADAM (pride/vanity)
A true devotee is never arrogant or envious for he knows the truth: all glories belong to the Lord.
When I see someone more gifted than me, there is no envy but pleasure that GOD is better manifested in that medium.
MATSARYA (Competitiveness)
An ignorant fool works all his life in one-upmanship, or Owner’s pride and neighbour’s envy.
Here the attitude of a Bhaktha is, “ I am fine as I am”
He can get along with anyone and others too take content in his company. The devotee is “considerate to others and himself”.
I will not disturb any setup
And no setup will disturb me…….that state is called SAMATHVAM
As anyone can see, these are benefits to being a true Bhaktha. It is definitely worth trying for and one day, we will get there. Better this janma or carry forward to the next but there is no escaping. All the best!!!!
Remember, leaning on others is only ATTACHMENT
While giving SUPPORT to others is called LOVE
So, a true Bhaktha GIVES SUPPORT and DOES NOT TAKE SUPPORT
Dwesha is a strong sense of dislike and aversion to a person or event. Some of us even hate personalities from television news or even soaps. Or you might hate your cricketers or film stars even when they have had nothing to do with you personally – a sign of a weak and immature mind.
A true Bhaktha can never hate for he sees the entire world as Viswarupa Easwara. If that be the case, where will hate spring from? The Lord is all knowing and wise and who am I to question or hate any of HIS creations; bit hard to take if you have a nagging wife or Hitler boss at work!!! But the solace is GOD is giving you the bitter medicine for your internal growth.
So, a true devotee never complains about his lot in life and sees them as learning opportunities. He is incapable of hating anyone including a poisonous snake. He is smart enough to keep away but mentally has goodwill for one and all. Best wishes for every single thing. No exception.
Kama: He does not have any strong desires or passionate attractions. For he has discovered the fountain of joy and bliss – Santoshah- within himself and having tasted internal fulfillment, the outside holds no more fears. He is in a way unraveled the “concealing power” (in Sanskrit, avarana shakti) of Maya and for him the entire world is nothing but a play.
He works for “Loka Samagrah” (fulfillment of other’s desires) and this is a non binding work and in no way affect his internal equanimity.
Krodha: When do we get angry? It is an emotional response to something that does not tally with one’s intellectual norm.
For a man of realization, he sees the entire drama of life around him as a sport and the strings of Prarabdha Karma. When one is emotionally stable, then there can be no more violent emotional responses. Any intellectual disagreements are seen as different points of view.
LOBA is mentally holding on to things – attachment. Typical example is the mother-in-law holding the keys of the house tucked in her saree. That is a source of power!!!
Isn’t that sense of LOBA destructive and futile when I realize that I (the jiva) do not own anything including my body. I am not here to own but to serve is the attitude of a true Bhaktha.
Handing over the keys of your life to Bhagawan is a prudent move.
Dropping the sense of OWNERSHIP & CONTROLLERSHIP is a very important milestone in mental development.
For those grieving from loss of relatives, there is one comforting thought – GOD gave you a loved person and has now taken them away. Having enjoyed the gift so long, thank the Lord and go forward.
MOHA (delusion from right from wrong)
The greatest delusion is that the external world of people and events will give me happiness. The external world can only provide PLEASURE and PAIN; happiness is a far cry.
The world is characterized by Beauty, Variety, and Novelty (so many different people and all shapes and temperaments). But they can never offer Stability for all these elements keep changing with time. Watch the events and allow it to pass through without attaching any importance.
Only knowledge of Atman/Consciousness/Bhagawan is the ONLY security.
MADAM (pride/vanity)
A true devotee is never arrogant or envious for he knows the truth: all glories belong to the Lord.
When I see someone more gifted than me, there is no envy but pleasure that GOD is better manifested in that medium.
MATSARYA (Competitiveness)
An ignorant fool works all his life in one-upmanship, or Owner’s pride and neighbour’s envy.
Here the attitude of a Bhaktha is, “ I am fine as I am”
He can get along with anyone and others too take content in his company. The devotee is “considerate to others and himself”.
I will not disturb any setup
And no setup will disturb me…….that state is called SAMATHVAM
As anyone can see, these are benefits to being a true Bhaktha. It is definitely worth trying for and one day, we will get there. Better this janma or carry forward to the next but there is no escaping. All the best!!!!
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