Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Question from Ram: Shree Maa said, spiritual practice feeds our souls. For me the analogy of food is such a deep one. It seems that the true value of both food and sadhana lies in our ability to convert it to energy for some relevant use, not in the mere accumulation. I mean, I can eat food constantly, but if my body doesn't know how to or can't use the food as energy, the food's true value is lost. If my body isn't benefiting from the food's energy, I am then only eating for the sake of eating. And actually eating in this manner could be counterproductive, it may make me fat. I feel in the same way I can do constant sadhana but only when I use the energy from sadhana for some benefit does it have any true value. Some say spiritual energy manifests as love and compassion. So expressing love and compassion would be how my soul uses spiritual energy. I wonder if sadhana for the sake of sadhana is also counterproductive? Maybe in both instances it may make me "fat"? Swamiji's response : Certainly our intention in performing sadhana is of paramount importance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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