Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Wherever we go, we find faults and defects in others. Our mind becomes restless because of this habit; we must change it. Forgetting the shortcomings of others, we should look for the good qualities in them and respect them. This is what we need to do. Always see only the good side of everyone; then your sorrow will come to an end. - Ammachi, For My Children, p131 Suppose we fall into a hole. Do we poke our eyes out because they did not guide us properly? Just as we endure the defects of our eyes, we should put up with others' shortcomings and be kind to them. - Ammachi, For My Children, p131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 >Forgetting the shortcomings of others, >we should look for the good qualities in them and >respect them. This is the crux of it! and the good I see in Tom is a desire for truth and justice as he understands it. But I don't understand, Tom, why you say: >If you knew my sadhana history, you would fear my thoughts. I'm >cautious with anyone that's done alot of sadhana for exactly the >same reason. One-pointedness alone brings about great power, tapas >brings about great power. Why should anyone fear your thoughts? If your power is that of a spiritually advanced person, then no devotee of the Mother has any reason to fear ill effects from it. (Or even if it is not!) Fixating on powers rather than love has led many astray. The following saying of Amma's has been very helpful and meaningful for me: "Prepare your mind to be a fitting instrument of grace which flows in a never-ending stream. See everything with an attitude of equanimity. Overcome the mind." And she goes on to talk about expansive vision. This concept of equanimity / samatva is important for attaining mental peace, in my experience. Maybe not so easy to attain, however! given the obsessive nature of the mind. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 (Max)> Why should anyone fear your thoughts? If your power is that of a > spiritually advanced person, then no devotee of the Mother has any > reason to fear ill effects from it. (Or even if it is not!) Fixating > on powers rather than love has led many astray. The principle is similar to what's called "intent" in Metaphysics/New Age. Intent doesn't always work: actual vs. theory/ideal. At a certain stage (i.e., tapas and one-pointedness/focused), ANY STRAY THOUGHT CAN BECOME MANIFEST. Depending on the recipient's good/bad fortune, they'll be protected or not. I went through years where I never got sick, while watching others around me who were extremely sensitive to the slightest germs. The protection from misfortune/harm is karmic, not simply surrendering to God or guru. tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Tom If you have mastered tapas and one-pointedness, why would you still be manifesting STRAY thoughts? Just a thought. On Apr 4, 2006, at 1:11 PM, Tom wrote: > (Max)> Why should anyone fear your thoughts? If your power is that of a > > spiritually advanced person, then no devotee of the Mother has any > > reason to fear ill effects from it. (Or even if it is not!) Fixating > > on powers rather than love has led many astray. > > The principle is similar to what's called "intent" in Metaphysics/New > Age.  Intent doesn't always work: actual vs. theory/ideal.   At a > certain stage (i.e., tapas and one-pointedness/focused), ANY STRAY > THOUGHT CAN BECOME MANIFEST.  Depending on the recipient's good/bad > fortune, they'll be protected or not.  I went through years where I > never got sick, while watching others around me who were extremely > sensitive to the slightest germs.  The protection from > misfortune/harm > is karmic, not simply surrendering to God or guru.  > > tom Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > > > > > > ▪  Visit your group "Ammachi" on the web. >  > ▪  >  Ammachi >  > ▪  Terms of > Service. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I agree. Karma plays a big part of what our lives are. But the Guru's grace can reduce or take on or reduce our karma as well. Amma has stated this. The Guru's grace can override anything if the Guru so chooses. Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull wrote: > > (Max)> Why should anyone fear your thoughts? If your power is that of a > > spiritually advanced person, then no devotee of the Mother has any > > reason to fear ill effects from it. (Or even if it is not!) Fixating > > on powers rather than love has led many astray. > > The principle is similar to what's called "intent" in Metaphysics/New > Age. Intent doesn't always work: actual vs. theory/ideal. At a > certain stage (i.e., tapas and one-pointedness/focused), ANY STRAY > THOUGHT CAN BECOME MANIFEST. Depending on the recipient's good/bad > fortune, they'll be protected or not. I went through years where I > never got sick, while watching others around me who were extremely > sensitive to the slightest germs. The protection from misfortune/harm > is karmic, not simply surrendering to God or guru. > > tom > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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