Honouring the Guru continues

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Vs 56 of the G. Gita says:

"By the attainment of whose compassion great ignorance is renounced;

therefore we bow to the respected Guru who accomplishes all

objectives."

 

Chap 3 : vs 39-40 of the B. Gita

"The wisdom of the wise is hidden by these eternal enemies in the

form of selfish desires which are insatiable like fire, oh Son of

Who Takes Away the Deficiency of Others (Arjuna).

The senses, mind and intellect are said to be their residence.

Through these, the Wearer of the Body becomes deluded and Wisdom

becomes hidden."

 

Desire and anger, which arise from Nature's quality of passion are

insatiable. Swamiji reminded us two nights ago about Raktabija, who

was awarded the boon "that whenever a drop of his blood (passion –

for something) would touch the ground, in that very same place a new

Raktabija would be born of the same vitality, courage and strength

to captivate the mind."

 

Also, here is what Swamiji says of desire in the Introduction to the

Chandi:

 

"We see a new desire take birth with every perception; helplessly

watch it grow until it becomes an obsession regulating our every

action . As one possessed, we see morality and convention, even

common sense, yield to the ethics of convenience, in which we

rationalize any behaviour which brings success."

 

Beloved Guruji can take us across that ocean to Divine Mother, who

alone has the capacity to digest all desire.

 

Jai Guru