Guest guest Posted August 29, 2000 Report Share Posted August 29, 2000 A Q & A from Sri Ramakrishna told us [[When a man has that renuciation, he looks on his relatives as black cobras and his home as deep well.]] Prashanth then asked [[.. can anyone shed some light on why SR considers " relatives as black cobras and home as deep well " .]] ** I interpret this to mean that Pravritti Marga is as difficult as that of Nivritti Marga. The " black cobras " are reminders for us to be ever aware, to not lose our power of discrimination. For truly, is not dama - self-control - the foundation of Jnana Yoga? ______ Namaste. I am new to the list. I have just finished reading through the July & August archives. I am also new to the path well-trodden by Sri Swami Ramakrishna. Further, I have just discovered the Vedanta Center of Atlanta, so am pleased to see Swami Yogeshananda here as well. Om Santi ... Sakti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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