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Purification Not Complete
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Sage Agastya: These discussions reveal that purification is
not completely achieved. The very fact that you are discussing the past and
analyzing materialistic gain and loss indicates that you are still attached to
materials. You are trying to justify this by saying that these hidden thoughts
are only coming out.
For anything to come out, it should be there. That shows
that there is still a residue of ‘mala’ (dirt) deep within your heart.
Since the discussion has come, it also indicates that you
are yielding to the vikshepa[1]
triggering elements. If the buddhi[2]
has already come under your control, it would not have responded to the stimuli
from outside. It also indicates some events, or somebody is providing this
stimulation. This is not good at this stage.
Greatness lies in giving wholeheartedly and not expecting
anything in return. It is the buddhi which analyzes and the ahankara[3] which makes you
look for a result. Your mind is agitated producing vrittis[4] of hatred and negative
feelings.
We should always erase the unhappy events of the past. It is
wrong to cover a heap of filth with a white satin cloth. The stink will
continue to emanate. That is what is happening now. The moment you clean the
dirt within, there is a place for God to reside in the heart.
Therefore do not think of what
good you have done to others. Do not think of the response from others. Think
of all the peace and contentment given to you as a reward for your good deeds.
You have precious gifts as a reward for the good deeds you have done in life.
Not from people but from God.
That should give you greater
satisfaction. Even now if you want to do something do not discriminate or
analyze. Do not apply your mind or buddhi. For an aspirant of a higher level,
there is no distinction between good or bad people. Such a one does not
discriminate. We have to strive to attain this status. Do not analyze anymore
or yield to triggering factors. There must only be universal love.
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