Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 TRIALS <br><br> True devotion comes to birth through the firm recognition of the unity of all life and the universality of the highest ideals conceived, transcending the human capacity to formulate and transmit them. When devotion continues undiminished through the trials that it necessarily brings - just as light increases the shadow - it renews itself. It must be put to the test, and it surely will be. The moment one approaches the presence of a spiritual Teacher and professes one's devotion, the jealous lhamayin of endless space rush to taint and rupture the current of total commitment. That is always the way, illustrated in the fairy stories and myths of all peoples. <br><br>One has to encounter the abyss; one has to be tried and tempted. ....... All initiates go through trials, and they do this deliberately because, although those who are perfected before birth really need no tests, they compassionately re-enact the archetypal story for the sake of the human race. <br><br>Any person can from small beginnings tap the immense potential power in a vow to give birth to lasting devotion. This cannot be done even with an authentic start and a self-sustaining rhythm unless it is fortified by the fearlessness and courage that are rooted in the invulnerable truth of one's devotion. <br><br> R. IYER <br>-----------------------------<br>All sadhaks have to go through tests of faith. No matter what path they are on. Each path has its own share. Would members like to talk about some of their trials and how they can be overcome? <br><br>Tat Twam Asi<br><br>UMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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