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Our mind at times pushes us towards bad actions. When we tend to disregard such messages from the mind, are we not cheating our mind?
Disobeying the mind definitely amounts to cheating it. But a very important thing to be understood here is that at certain times our mind itself is our biggest enemy. It sends out negative or evil instructions. It tries to spoil you and thereby destroy you. At such a critical time you seek the guidance of a Guru or a master who is well versed in these matters.
A pure Guru is like a lamp. He will show you the right path as against the wrong one. He is that person who has conquered the bad part of the mind and has been able to keep it under his control. He clearly knows what is ultimately good for you. So, all you need to do is to follow what He says. Under His guidance and as per His instructions, learn to involve in good activities only. This cannot be cheating the mind.
You need to repair a bad mind. You should at first set right your mind and thereafter you should make use of its help for your good. Such a thing is possible purely with the help of a Sadguru. He knows how to pick the good from the bad. He will gradually give you the energy to identify what is good and what is bad for you. This mind can at times behave like a stubborn baby. Be alert.
Sometimes the Guru says, “Yes, this is good. Do this.” Else He may say, “This is bad for you. Don’t do this.” You have faith, just obey. If he says to do, go ahead and obey. If he says, don’t do, then also blindly obey and listen. In your mind you may think, ‘why is Swamiji saying like this?’. This appears good for my future. Then why is He asking me not to do this? Later after some period of time you will understand- ‘oh, what I thought was good for me would actually have been bad for me. It would have been a bad decision, a disaster. That is why He asked me not to accept it.’ Thus He is able to advise you in the right way. He is a master in all tattva. He is a true friend, philosopher and guide. Use Him.
-Glimpses of Bhaktimala 4
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Is it a sin to visit temple without any devotion?
Our Scriptures and Puranas (epics) contain material that helps in strengthening our mind. It is stated therein that Puja done whether at home or at a temple helps the person acquire merit (punya).
Take the case of the person who visits the temple not out of his will but due to the persistence of a friend. He is merely doing this action to please the friend. It is an action driven purely out of friendship. Even then it results in multiple benefits!
First and foremost, the friend is tremendously pleased that you have accompanied him to the temple. He believes that you, like him, have a faith in God and that therefore you are basically a good person. Secondly, you will get good thoughts. Good thoughts lead to good feelings. Thus this visit has benefited you both physically and mentally. At a physical level your friend has believed that you are basically a good person. On the mental plane, you could get good thoughts and good feelings. These benefits are termed ‘punya’ in our religion. Therefore although your visit was merely to please your friend, you were rewarded with punya. Hence it cannot be a sin. Gradually, as you keep visiting the temple albeit without faith, you will be acquiring mental peace and concentration. This is an additional benefit accrued to you, the benefit of which will be reflected throughout your life. That is why it is important to spend time in puja, homa, dhyana etc.
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Does Swamiji get disturbed by the odd vibrations that are being sent out by his devotees?
Swamiji is that state wherein there is a flow of undisrupted pure bliss. He cannot get disturbed. He can receive the vibrations from his devotees whenever he wants. To those who have steady firm faith and who have focused their mind entirely on Him, it is possible to see Swamiji’s actions in their dream.
As Swamiji’s mind is totally pure and crystal clear like a mirror, in it only the devotee’s actions get reflected. As Swamiji resides in every devotee’s heart in his original form (atma swaroopa), the devotee can experience Swamiji’s darshan at every point when he experiences that his fickle mindedness and ignorance are erased.
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Why are there so many inequalities between people?
These differences are the outcome of the pious-impious deeds of the previous births. Suppose a person is always kicking the cross of Jesus. Tell me, what is the use of giving him legs? A person who constantly uses foul language will experience speech impairment in another birth. There is a sacred text called ‘karma vipaka yoga’ which explains how the present good and bad experiences are the outcome of the pious-impious deeds of previous births.
– Glimpses of Bhaktimala -4
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What are the consequences of suicide?
According to our shastras suicide, killing of children, Brahmins, cows as well as abortions are the most terrible sins (mahā pāpa). That is why, in case you know that someone has suicidal tendencies, you should try to help him and avert it. Once that period is over, only then we can say that he has come out of it successfully or that the danger is passed.
If a person commits suicide in one birth, then for the next 7 consequent births at the same age and same time he will commit suicide again. The animals that he killed in that birth also get counted. So even if we are facing extreme difficulties in life, it is better to face it and wait for natural death.
These days people have mastered the art of remaining unhappy. They love to be depressed. They are attached to such feelings. “My mind is dull, my heart is heavy, my lover has deserted me…” they cry repeatedly. This becomes their mantra. Learn to listen to good music whenever you are overcome by such feelings. Serve the needy. Slowly over a period of time, such feelings will disappear. Visit holy places. Meet Mahatmas and attend satsang. In Mysore ashram there are plenty of such reformed persons.
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