Guest guest Posted September 5, 2002 Report Share Posted September 5, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “6. Samaadhaana. Samaadhaana means single pointed concentration. Normally, one concentrates hard when one is subjected to fear, desire etc. For example, examination fear makes the student to concentrate on his studies. This can not be called as Samaadhaana. By constantly asking ourselves 'What is our real nature?', 'What is the real nature of this creation?' etc., we will gradually lose interest in worldly affairs. We will then naturally develop concentration on the ultimate Truth. This is called Samaadhaana. Samaadhaana comes from the past tendencies which have been carried by us during this birth. Samaadhaana will increase the power of discrimination. Increased power of discrimination will further foster Samaadhaana. These two enhance Shraddhaa (faith). Shraddhaa and Samaadhaana will help achieve Titiksha. Titiksha bestows Uparati and Uparati in turn will cause Dama, which ultimately bring about Shama. The collection of these six virtues is called as Shama Damaadi Shatka Sampatti (a treasure of six virtues). Acquiring these constitutes the third step in Sadhana. The fourth step is Mumukshutva." Sri Swamiji Lessons in Vedanta - 27 part VI Bhakti Mala, January, 1998 Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says _ Communicate with others using Lycos Mail for FREE! http://mail.lycos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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