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Knowing the Truth of the Heart, one becomes free of all seductions,

philosophies, and teachings. Saying that we have no free will, and,

therefore should not make any efforts, is not a sacred truth. It is not on

some higher ground than saying that we have free will, and therefore, should

make an effort. A sage, a great master, may resort to either perspective

without the least bit of conflict. But for the novice (sometimes they are

considered wise teachers also!), it becomes a big issue. A very big issue!

Then the students are forced to partake in the spiritual immaturity of their

teacher. The usual "company line" that, "There is no free will" becomes the

mantra for entrance to their temple of ignorance. Well why not? Something

for everyone!

 

The Wise know directly that the "Truth of the Heart Is Here" and is not to

be discovered "else where" in a particular belief or conviction or concept

about free will or anything else.

 

Here, the futility of obsessing with dichotomies is seen for what it is.

Giving undue importance to certain mental constructs keeps the mind hopping

with joy! Naturally! And that is OK. The mind is the ultimate trickster and

entertainer.

 

The mind grasps at the "truth" through refinement of concepts. But the

grasping itself is false because the mind/personality fundamentally is a

particularized condition that arises in consciousness. To change and

paraphrase somewhat a Bruce quote of Krishnamurti speaking of the "I".

 

Leave it alone, if you can! (:-).

 

Love to all

Harsha

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Harsha wrote:

> Here, the futility of obsessing with dichotomies is seen for what it is.

> Giving undue importance to certain mental constructs keeps the mind hopping

> with joy! Naturally! And that is OK. The mind is the ultimate trickster and

> entertainer.

>

> The mind grasps at the "truth" through refinement of concepts. But the

> grasping itself is false because the mind/personality fundamentally is a

> particularized condition that arises in consciousness. To change and

> paraphrase somewhat a Bruce quote of Krishnamurti speaking of the "I".

 

Hi Harsha,

 

This is a question even though it may sound like a statement.

I wonder about giving the mind something to do to keep

it busy without the obsessing or grasping part. I remember

once putting together a huge lotus model of a business

and I had to keep my attention or I would get circular

arguments when I hit the enter key. It seemed that I

was somewhat free when my mind was occupied.

 

Marcia

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