Guest guest Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 97. Spiritual surrender Great devotees knew the secret of spiritual surrender. Their worship was not tainted by any bargaining spirit. For those who bargain and crave for profit, reverence is equated with returns. They sell homage at so much per unit of satisfactory response. They are like paid servants, clamoring for wages, overtime allowance, bonus, etc. They calculate how much they are able to extract for the service rendered. Be on the other hand, a member of the family, a kinsman, a friend. Feel that you are the Lord's own. Then, work will not tire. It will be done much better. It will yield more satisfaction. And what about the wages? The Master will maintain you in bliss! The word " Adhyatmic " or spiritual is often used by aspirants and preceptors. What exactly is implied when this word is used? Is Bhajan or congregational prayer Adhyatmic? Or, does it involve religious rituals and ceremonies? Or, does it involve Japa and Dhyana? (Repetition of Names of the Lord and Meditation)? Or does it extend to pilgrimages to holy places? No, No! These are merely beneficial acts. Adhyatmic in its real sense relates to two progressive achievements or at least sincere attempts towards those two achievements - Elimination of the animal traits still clinging to human beings and unification with the Divine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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