Day by Day with Bhagavan - 21/08/46

[Guest guest]

A visitor from Bengal asked Bhagavan "Shankara says we

are all free, not bound, and that we shall all go back to God

from whom we have come as sparks from fire. Then, why

should we not commit all sorts of sins ?"

 

Bhagavan : It is true that we are not bound, i.e., the real Self

has no bondage. It is true you will eventually go back to your

source. But meanwhile, if you commit sins, as you call them,

you have to face the consequences of such sins. You cannot

escape their consequences. If a man beats you, then, can

you say, 'I am free, I am not bound by these beatings and I

don't feel any pain. Let him beat on ?' If you can feel like that,

you can go on doing what you like. What is the use of merely

saying with your lips 'I am free ?'

 

The visitor also asked, "The books mention several methods

for Self-realisation. Which is the easiest and best ?"

 

Bhagavan : Several methods are mentioned to suit several

minds. They are all good. You can choose whatever method

appeals to you best.

 

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