To Sannyaasi Sadhaks and Devotional Singers
A Humble Submission
A Humble Submission
Shree Hari
(continued)
Those who start accepting themselves as Self-Realized on the basis of their bookish knowledge and give up their spiritual pursuit by treating themselves free from all prescription and prohibition even before attaining the highest spiritual divine state, they almost always take a fall. Because till ignorance persists, infatuation and attachment to sensory pleasures remains intact, and this infatuation (attachment) is the root cause of all sins. And what to talk of that situation when passion and anger are accepted as inevitable nature of the inner sense. Therefore seekers like me should always be on the guard and be very careful in keeping themselves away from such evils as attachment-aversion, passion, anger and greed etc., Particularly after accepting total renunciation (sanyaas ashram), the seekers should neither establish any contact with women and wealth, nor keep company with them. The realized souls are totally free from all such evils.
Yaavadaayustvayaa vandhyo vedaanto gurureeshwarah |
Manasa karmanaa vaachaa shruterevaish nischayah || (Tattvopadesh 86)
It should be kept in mind that instead of being a hypocritical realized soul, it is better to remain ignorant because in that case on is afraid of sins atleast. A fraudulent, hypocritical person goes on committing sins purposely to protect his false image. Therefore do not think of fraud even in your dreams, instead become a true sannyaasi.
According to the above uttering of the teacher of ethics one should always follow the directions of the scriptures. A Sannyaasi i.e. the man of the renounced order should follow some rules – such as not to keep company of the householders, not to see even the picture of a woman, not to touch money, not to establish relationship with anybody, not to be possessive about anything, not to accept any type of honor or admiration. He should always protect his dispassion with great care and keep his senses in full control. He should not hoard worldly objects, not develop any sect, not build a house and not speak unnecessarily. He should observe celibacy, remain free from passion, anger and greed, and be free from attachment and aversion. A Sannyasi should always devote himself in spiritual practice (contemplation on Self) and remembrance of God.
A Sannyasi who does not follow the fundamental discipline of Sannyasa, faces a downfall, therefore he should strictly follow his Sannyasi way of life. Even the great souls who have risen above prescription and prohibition always perform virtuous noble deeds so that other seekers may follow them.
If you intend to become a devotee, you should take God's shelter and constantly remember Him. Do not allow cravings for wealth, respect and admiration to enter into the mind. One should not care whether he is regarded as a devotee or not. He should continue to remember and sing the name and glories of God with devotion. As far as possible one's devotion should not be revealed to others. Do not give opportunity to anyone to honor or worship you. Always protect yourself from honor and praise. Company of women or those who are indulged with women should always be avoided. Never allow your mind to develop lust for wealth and reputation. (to be continued)
From book "Is Salvation Not Possible without a Guru?" by Swami Ramsukhdasji Yaavadaayustvayaa vandhyo vedaanto gurureeshwarah |
Manasa karmanaa vaachaa shruterevaish nischayah || (Tattvopadesh 86)
It should be kept in mind that instead of being a hypocritical realized soul, it is better to remain ignorant because in that case on is afraid of sins atleast. A fraudulent, hypocritical person goes on committing sins purposely to protect his false image. Therefore do not think of fraud even in your dreams, instead become a true sannyaasi.
According to the above uttering of the teacher of ethics one should always follow the directions of the scriptures. A Sannyaasi i.e. the man of the renounced order should follow some rules – such as not to keep company of the householders, not to see even the picture of a woman, not to touch money, not to establish relationship with anybody, not to be possessive about anything, not to accept any type of honor or admiration. He should always protect his dispassion with great care and keep his senses in full control. He should not hoard worldly objects, not develop any sect, not build a house and not speak unnecessarily. He should observe celibacy, remain free from passion, anger and greed, and be free from attachment and aversion. A Sannyasi should always devote himself in spiritual practice (contemplation on Self) and remembrance of God.
A Sannyasi who does not follow the fundamental discipline of Sannyasa, faces a downfall, therefore he should strictly follow his Sannyasi way of life. Even the great souls who have risen above prescription and prohibition always perform virtuous noble deeds so that other seekers may follow them.
If you intend to become a devotee, you should take God's shelter and constantly remember Him. Do not allow cravings for wealth, respect and admiration to enter into the mind. One should not care whether he is regarded as a devotee or not. He should continue to remember and sing the name and glories of God with devotion. As far as possible one's devotion should not be revealed to others. Do not give opportunity to anyone to honor or worship you. Always protect yourself from honor and praise. Company of women or those who are indulged with women should always be avoided. Never allow your mind to develop lust for wealth and reputation. (to be continued)
Ram Ram
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