545--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI- Absorption in the Causal body

[Guest guest]

Thank you Swamiji. Your very specific answer has resolved a question

on my mind for many years.

 

Steve

 

, Nanda <chandimaakijai wrote:

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> Question from Steve:

> Respected Swamiji, Thank you for teaching us that word Vinamrata.

Your teachings seem to be timing into a devotee's needs and readiness.

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> When you said the "Divine I has taken his or her mind into

complete absorption in the causal body" ... does "complete" indicate

one's mind is absorbed into the causal body without returning?

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> In your view is it possible or desirable to live one's life

completely outside the relative mind?

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> Swamiji's response:

> It is neither desirable nor possible to live completely submerged in

the absolute. Neither Brahma, Vishnu, nor Shiva are free from

manifestation in duality. Everyone must return from complete

absorption. But to even be in that state for any time is a rare

privilege, which is highly regarded.

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