Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “Shama Damaadi Shatka Sampatti The collection of six aspects starting from 'Shama' is called as Shama Damaadi Shatka Sampatti. They are - 1. Shama 2. Dama 3. Uparati 4. Titiksha 5. Shraddhaa and 6. Samaadhaana. A seeker must acquire these six virtues before continuing further in his spiritual pursuit. Let us now try to understand them. 1.Shama Shama means controlling the internal indriya (sense organ), namely the mind. On account of the effect of the tendencies of the past lives, the mind always gets innumerable thoughts. The mind does not differentiate good thoughts and bad thoughts. It entertains all thoughts equally. The technique of stopping the flood of thoughts that arise in the mind with the help of mind itself is 'Shama'. Thus, the act of ignoring the stream of thoughts which come on account of the tendencies of the past lives and diverting one's attention towards what has to be done in this life (namely engaging in noble thoughts) constitutes 'Shama'. Strong willed people can achieve this by mere will power. Others will have to strive for it with the help of 'Dama.'" Sri Swamiji Lessons in Vedanta - 27 part I Bhakti Mala, December 1997 _ Communicate with others using Lycos Mail for FREE! http://mail.lycos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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