Maharaj on Destiny and Karma

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Nisargadatta, " Hur Guler " <Hur1@a...> wrote:

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My comments: I just love the expression " gross approximation. " We

construct models of reality to explain the world. Although Maharaj

was not the most educated guru in the Western sense of the word, in

his own brilliant way, he understands that any equation of reality

falls short of the matrix with countless dimensions. Maharaj does

not explain the nature things. He is always talking about one's

true identity by pointing to the I-am-ness, Consciousness, Beingness.

> Hur

 

Yes, it is a wonderful expression - " gross approximation " . Isn't it?

There is so much suffering and strife in the world, who can deny that?

And, it has always been there. Maharaj provided a great teaching by

constantly pointing to the I-AM, the truth of Beingness as you say,

Hur.

 

One can detect the sense of frustration in the questions put to

Maharaj. Basically the questioner(s) want to have something that will

make sense of the world and its drama of suffering. But, Maharaj does

not offer a system of rights and wrongs. He keeps pointing to finding

out 'who you are'. Only then will one know what is truly going on.

 

A great irony, if you will, is that we may agree that all is an

illusion, that god is playing all the parts. Then turn around and say,

" yes, but, what about me?! " It is as if we can agree that god is

playing all the parts but ours! This is the crux of the matter, no?

 

By making a sincere and open inquiry into 'who am I' the answer can be

found. The answer goes beyond logic and reason, beyond devotion and

worship. Do not take my word for it. Find out for yourself.

 

You will disappear into that timeless awareness. But, do not think of

it as just another experience on the 'spiritual path'. It is most

definately not like earning another 'merit badge' as a good little

scout. To think like that is to miss the whole thing.

 

As you begin the inquiry, the process of inquiry will at some point

take over. At first you may think that you are doing it - that you

have exercised your 'will'. This is only an idea and should be allowed

to drop. As the answer starts to come the mind/ego will try to stop

the process. This is natural, after all the mind/ego has a job to

'protect' itself and to 'preserve' itself. Don't be fooled. Allow the

natural intuition - to continue the process - to have free reign.

 

Do not be sidetracked by the visions that may accompany this process.

And, do not be afraid. The visions and fears are only by products of

the mind/ego. Don't worry about it. Just allow the natural focus to be

one pointed. It will take care of itself.

 

In this process of inquiry everything will naturally drop. All the

concepts about god, religion, the world, ego/mind, purpose will go.

Where will they go? Don't worry about that! If you want them so much,

they will always be there! :-) There is always film in the projector

and the movie continues without end.

 

If there is a great irony to the whole idea of seeking, it is this.

That god, manifesting as a seeker, is asking god, manifesting as a

teacher, what is the meaning of life!

 

Well, that's enough for this morning!

 

Loveya - Michael

 

ps - thanks, Hur.

[Guest guest]

Well, Michael, you're a self-inquiry guide in your own right. I

agree with you about the crux of the matter which is about

consciousness identifying with the particular body-mind or the

universal awareness.

 

Best wishes,

 

Hur

 

Nisargadatta, " Michael Read " <maread@i...> wrote:

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> Yes, it is a wonderful expression - " gross approximation " . Isn't it?

> There is so much suffering and strife in the world, who can deny

that?

> And, it has always been there. Maharaj provided a great teaching by

> constantly pointing to the I-AM, the truth of Beingness as you say,

> Hur.

>

> One can detect the sense of frustration in the questions put to

> Maharaj. Basically the questioner(s) want to have something that

will

> make sense of the world and its drama of suffering. But, Maharaj

does

> not offer a system of rights and wrongs. He keeps pointing to

finding

> out 'who you are'. Only then will one know what is truly going on.

>

> A great irony, if you will, is that we may agree that all is an

> illusion, that god is playing all the parts. Then turn around and

say,

> " yes, but, what about me?! " It is as if we can agree that god is

> playing all the parts but ours! This is the crux of the matter, no?