Guest guest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 my two cents is that "we believe what we want to believe" and it really is optional; the main thing is ~ how does our belief help us with our ATTITUDE toward others and god? how does our belief help us treat others with respect, love and kindness? how does our belief help us remain humble and innocent like a child? how does our belief help us awaken to our true nature? It is said that at the moment of awakening, all our beliefs/thoughts are surrendered. Meanwhile as long as we have thoughts, it helps to focus them on basic spiritual principles ~ which each of us has an option to choose as to their functionality in our moment to moment lives. Remember Amma's warning not to take even the scriptures too seriously. we should strive to avoid fixating on our beliefs ~ which can become our greatest obstacles to our true nature. To mistake RELATIVE beliefs for the ABSOLUTE truth is the one basic error creating a cloud of ignorance obstructing the sun of our true nature So, use beliefs wisely, lovingly and functionally ~ to inspire others and yourself But never forget to seek refuge in the SILENCE and STILLNESS of the HEART the source of all wisdom, love and kindness title of new book "Heart is Thy Name, Oh Lord" ~ Ramana Amma is our HEART. Amma's Blessings, a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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