Spiritual Paradox

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Every aspirant would like to believe that he or she has surrendered the self at

the feet of Sadguru. A typical day for such an aspirant would start with the

reminiscence of the Guru. However, it is more common to observe that a blissful

day is marred by an incident, sometimes very small, and soon it is realized that

one is far away from sadguru. What goes wrong? Spiritual progress is in a way a

retreat; regression from the acquisitions the self has to become of.

Acquisitions of every proportion, ranging from the material prosperity to the

lesser visible attributes of self-respect, prejudice and pride. Resignation

from the material acquisitions may be an apparent goal and task at hand for an

aspirant. While the physical attributes of the material self may be gotten rid

of by practice and preparation, the challenges in fighting the enemy within,

requires Guru’s grace. One might forego the cravings of material pursuit,

truthfully realize the temporary

nature of worldly acquisitions, and even win past the shackles of attachment.

However, this does not guarantee a freedom from the playfulness of Maya, the

delusion. Somdev Swami may have renounced everything, but when he reached the

shores of Shirdi and saw Sainath’s glory, his pride did not allow him to accept

the greatness of the God who walked on earth! The power of Maya is such. One

that was successful in physically arising above the bondage of attachment and

material wealth, blinded by the ego, did not see the equanimity of Lord Sai.

Eventually, blessed that he was, Somdev had the fortune of seeing Sai reveal

Himself to him. Was Saibaba the begging fakir that allowed others to decorate

Him with silk and perfume? Or is He the supreme Lord that took a morsel out of

the most offensive appearing leper’s bowl? Does Baba have any "self" to Him? He

is Antaryamin! Working towards material detachment, in thoughts as well as

action, is a significant part of the regression process.

Completion may not be possible unless Guru reveals Himself to the aspirant.

Equanimity is the reward an aspirant earns from the saadhana. This is a secret

the Guru, only Guru, can lead the aspirant to.

source:saibaba.org

Arun Reddy Nukala

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