Bruhat Bramhanda 11-11-2010

Part-1

Thought for the Day - 23rd January 2011

When you achieve sense-control, mind-cleansing, concentration and inner silence, what initially appeared as a logical necessity later dawns upon the purified consciousness as a Positive Permanent Impersonal Will (Prajnaanam Brahma). Through the unremitting practice of Truth, Righteousness, and Fortitude, the Divinity quiescent in the individual will be induced to manifest itself in daily living, transforming every day into the joy of truly loving. Know the Supreme Reality, breathe It. bathe in It. Live in It. Then It becomes all of you and you become fully Divine.
     
- BABA

Thought for the Day - 22nd January 2011

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

Thought for the Day - 21st January 2011

How can those who are aware only of mere sensual pleasure know the Supreme Truth? The craving for sensual pleasure veils the truth from the inner eye. That craving manifests in multiple ways, creating more and more desires and laying down more and more urges to action. These hide the truth from our eye like a thick veil. The recognition of this veil is a big step in spiritual progress. This is the Maya Principle (delusion) of Vedanta. From immemorial times, though the Truth was self-evident, this curtain has hidden it from people. Fortunate are those who have achieved great strength in spirit, holding God as their father, mother, Guru, friend, and the beloved. They adored God as dearer to them than anything or anyone, here or hereafter.
     
- BABA