The Lover's Life - 11a

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Viviek Dhairyashraya - Sholka- 8- 9 1/2

<br><br>"svayamindriya kAryANi kAyavAGmanasA tyajet <br>azUreNapi

kartavyaM svasy AsAmarthya bhAvanAt" (8) <br><br>"azakye

harirevAsti sarvam Azrayato bhavet" (9 (1/2)) <br><br>One

should renounce sense activities <br>with mind, body and

speech, <br>that are connected to the small self <br>and

not with Hari. <br><br>Even if one is powerless,

<br>it should be done <br>understanding that <br>the

power to do so <br>is not one's own, but His <br><br>In

the powerless position <br>remember that Hari is

everything and that <br>from refuge <br>entirety is

attained. <br><br>Thus I have spoken of fortitude

<br><br>Reflections: <br><br>When there is bhava for the Beloved,

there is knowledge of how much the senses should enjoy

and refrain. When discursive senses disrupt the

balance, the lover makes the necessary adjustments, with a

mind and heart directed towards the divine engagement.

Discord arises when devotional sensitivities are

displaced and create weakness while dealing with

situations. <br><br>These weakness can arise because of a

loss, yet the lover knows in her devotional heart that

everything is the Beloved's lila. Endurance, to see the vast

scope of His lila brings to her, in every situation,

the true view. <br><br><br>Then all is seen as His

and the lover remembers her distinctive part and

gives an outstanding performance. Shri Mahaprabhu

Vallabhacharya teaches, <br><br>"Even when you are anxious,

realize that Hari is going to do whatever He wants,

according to His play, so stop worrying immediately. "

<br><br>Anxiety arises when the lila is forgotten, when acting is

inconsistent with the Higher Self. Sorrow is the result of a

poor perfromance, when the Director's cues are not

taken. The implementation of small self center free will

towards shallow goals is a formula for distress.

<br><br>Seeing the Beloveds dance in all things and acceptance

of its amazing movement is freedom. It makes you

fearless. <br><br>Some people can relieve their sufferings

while there are others who can transcend it. But when

there is no ability to do either, because of being in a

powerless state, then refuge, taking the shelter of the

Beloved is the practice and the reward. He is Din Dayal,

compassionate to the humble. When the Beloved's amazing nature

is fathomed, the lover rests forever is His blissful

embrace. <br><br>(continued..)