To George fromBala: Holy Company of Another Saint -Bala

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OM NAMAH SIVAYA

 

Bala, i basically agree with everything you said below. the one

thing i would add to it is one has to follow ones heart. i have a

job where my compensation is directly related to the decisions i

make. this used to be a very stressful situation but it isn't so

much anymore. reason being, i learned that for me, the best course

of action is to always do what i think in my heart is the right

thing and live with the consequences. when i act contrary to my

heart is when the confusion creeps in and it becomes stressful.

because then i am acting more from the standpoint of fear, of some

future event happening or not happening. and to me the future is

nothing but speculation. so i always try to lead with my heart.

 

JAI MA

 

 

Ammachi, balakrishnan Shankar

<balakrishnan_sh> wrote:

> Dear brother George,

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> Namah shivaya.

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> Indeed your hypothetical scenario is very nice.

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> Consider this hypothetical scenario.

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> This Amma devotee of yours, whose mind is not calm and who has

health problems decides to avail himself of the other saints ' holy

company. Of course, his intentions are noble and pure. He just wants

his "conciousness " raised and some peace. Of course, he does not

intend to "replace" Amma in his heart or try for a substitute.

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> This Amma devotee goes and starts visiting the other saint. At

first, it is very nice. The other saint gives good talks, and sings

songs and has His/Her own devotees who have various wonderful

experiences with that saint.

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> The Amma devotee is very happy . He will get the company of this

great saint and soon he will see Amma again in november.

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> Just then, unfortunately, something happens. Unknown to this

devotee, there lurks in his subconcious mind a vasana - its called

the "comparison" vasana. This ugly demon starts rearing its head.

He starts comparing his beloved Amma with this other Guru.

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> He thinks "Oh this guru is not so great.. My Amma is greater than

this one.. this Guru is nice but doesnt give darshans like Amma.."

and he increases his ego that way.....

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> Or he thinks" Oh this Guru does not have such a big following ..

Amma has a such a big following , i hardly get to talk to Her..."

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> then his subconcious mind does worse things- it thinks " Oh maybe

Amma only sent me to this Guru.. maybe I need special attention from

this Guru"... then gradually the devotee starts getting confused.

Unknown to himself, owing to this confusion , his devotion and

committment to Amma is descreasing. And suprisingly, he is not

devoted to the other Guru either as the same mind which tricked him

is still with him. The mind will continue to paint scenarios, give a

million excuses- till the confused devotee misses both boats, and is

left standing on the land.

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> What do you think of this hypothetical situation?

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> bala

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> GeorgeSon <leokomor> wrote:

> Om Amriteswarye Namah

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> Here is a hypothethical question:

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> An ardent Amma devotee is having trouble with keeping the mind

stable. Various health problems (mental and physical) make Sadhana

chaotic. Amma is in far away India.

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> A recognized Hindu Saint is staying within driving distance. fo

the Amma devotee. The Saint offers meditation in His/Her presence

and Satsang and Prasad. The Saint is non-commercial and

unquestionably pure.

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> Should the devotee avail himself of the other Saints holy

company? The Amma devotees goal is not to replace or even

substitute Amma. The devotees intention is to have his

consciousness raised and attain some calming of the mind.

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> What in your opinion is appropriate in this scenario?.

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> Bala, if you dislike hypotheticals then forgive the above.

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> With Regard,

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