Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hare Krsna. A spiritual aspirant that wants to follow the path of Karma Yoga, must first believe that he is a "Yogi". The one who intends to follow the path of Jnana Yoga, must first accept and believe that he is a "Seeker of Truth" (Jigyaasu). Whereas the one who follows the path of Bhakti, must first believe and accept that he is a devotee of God. All this means that a spiritual aspirant must perform his practices, considering himself to be either a Yogi, a seeker of Truth or a devotee of God. A spiritual aspirant in never satisfied until he has attained his aim. Yoga is the name of Equanimity. "Samatvam Yoga Ucchyyate." (Gita 2:47). All pairs of opposites are obstacles in being a Yogi - attachment and aversion, elation - dejection etc. Therefore a spiritual aspirant's objective should be to rid himself of all pairs of opposites. An action is performed with two aims - one to attain it's fruits and another is to sacrifice it's fruits. Whatever situation comes in the way of a spiritual aspirant, he must make optimal use of the situation and not become an enjoyer of pleasures. Becoming happy and unhappy, becoming elated or dejected, such things is the same as becoming an enjoyer of pleasures. Proper use of circumstances is - When favorable situation arises, we serve others, and when unfavorable situations present themselves, we give up craving and desire for wanting happiness. Proper use of favorable and unfavorable situations, help in overcoming attachment and aversion, and in turn leads to equanimity. Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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