Repetition of God’s Name and meditation should never be judged on mere external standards; they are to be judged by their inner effects. If one sways between impatience and sloth, and if one always worries, “Why has it not come yet? Why is it still far away?” then it all becomes simply repeating the Name and meditation done with an eye on the fruit thereof. The single fruit of repetition of Divine Names and meditation is the conversion of the outward focus to the inwardly-focussed; seeing the reality of Atmic bliss. For this transformation, one has to be always active and hopeful, regardless of the time taken and the difficulties encountered. One should not count the cost, the time, or the trouble. One should await the descent of the Lord’s grace. This patient wait is itself part of Tapas (the austerity of meditation). Sticking unfalteringly to the vow is the austerity.
- BABA
- BABA
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