Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Sri Ramakrishna: it is very difficult to practice sadhana as a householder. There are many obstacles. no need to elaborate on this topic: illness, sorrow, poverty, quarrels with one´s spouse, naughty children,...nevertheless there is a way out: from time to time, withdraw, take refuge to loneliness and pray to Him[God] Try to reach Him. Q: Do I need to leave the house? A: Not for ever. If you have some spare time, go to a quiet place for one or two days, so that there is no contact with your family during that time, and you can´t talk about family problems. Live alone or with Sadhus. Q: How do I recognize a Sadhu? A:..Those who have immersed their thoughts, their lives, their souls in God, are Sadhus. Those who have abandoned lust and greed. They consider women as their mothers or sisters and respect them. Sadhus continuously think of God. They know that God resides in all beings and serve one and all. ... Q: Do I have to live in seclusion? A: Did you see the trees next to the street? as long as they are small, they have to be fenced in.otherwise the cows and goats eat them up. As soon as they have grown big , no fence is necessary any more. ... (conversations, translated from Bengali by Martin Kaempchen) Jai Guru Datta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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