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G. Harms of Attachments Defiles and perishes the SOUL and it is unable to connect with the “ANTAR YAMI”, “THE TREE OF LIFE”, “THE INTERIOR SPRING”. |
What can a person do during THE SILENCE OF THE QUIETUDE ? |
Advantages of Detachments and JOURNEYING INWARD. CLEANSING OF THE SOUL AND EXPERIENCING OF PEACE. |
G. Defiles and perishes the SOUL and it is unable to connect with “ANTAR YAMI”,”TREE OF LIFE”, “THE INTERIOR SPRING”.
IMPORTANT. One STRONG ATTACHMENT is enough to defile the SOUL. It is through this one strong attachment that negative traits -jealousy, greed, anger , craving, irritation, slot, greed for power, position etc, will be multiplied.
It acts like a magnet which draws other negative traits such as imperfections like mood swings, violence, ill will, anxiety, tension, worries, grief etc.
The SOUL will become more and more selfish and very weak in Love and the person’s five senses are a jumbled network.
i.Attachments are dangerous. If a Soul persists in getting attached then disturbance will progressively increase into anxiety, worry, tension and if things don’t happen then torments and pain.
ii.In attachments there will be emotional ties and one ends up controlling the other with his/her/their emotions. Once there are attachments, a person can never be free.
iii.When a person continues to consciously take satisfaction from the externals for a longer time an attachment may also begin.
iv.Many times even though one is being exploited by persons, because of the favours granted by these persons, one does not want to cut off. One mistakes such favours for love and continues to show one’s fidelity and loyalty to be the virtue. It is good to reflect on such strings of attachments and take a call to move forward in THE JOURNEY INWARDS. Because if there has been a failure then memories cling to the Soul. It is to be considered as a sign to Stop! It could be small things which can lead to great turmoil in the soul.
v. The purpose of the memory is to produce HOPE but due to attachments, the memory will be constantly filled with the past and unhappy memories. In this case the Soul may not be able to disconnect from them and hope and desire to connect with “ANTAR YAMI ““THE INTERIOR SPRING” will decrease by the day which is contrary to THE NEED to connect daily /throughout the day as often as possible with THE DEEP.
vi.In THE ACTIVE STAGES OF THE JOURNEY if the attachments are not addressed by practicing four steps (A, B, C, D,E listed below), they are subdued and can come back after decades, (i.e. if we are still in THE ACTIVE STAGES OF THE JOURNEY which requires human effort to detach). In THE PASSIVE STAGES OF THE JOURNEY the gentleness of “THE TREE OF LIFE” holds the Soul.
vii. If the attachments come back “THE INTERIOR JOURNEY” STOPS. It is very dangerous as the desire and the longing to come in touch with “ANTAR YAMI” “THE INNER BEING” leaves the Soul.
The only “THE TREASURE” “THE PEARL” we have is present WITHIN us. Later on, igniting the fire is not easy.
“We gain materially, we gain nothing . We lose materially we lose nothing. We gain “ANTAR YAMI”, “THE TREE OF LIFE” we have everything, we lose “ANTAR YAMI” THE TREE OF LIFE” we lose everything”.
G.What can a person do during THE SILENCE OF THE QUIETUDE?
Quietude is a pitstop for the racing mind. It opens the way to the spiritual resources which are promised in the work of the
“ANTAR YAMI”, “THE DEEPEST POINT” is “THE HIGHEST POINT” ” AWAKENING the sixth sense.
E.g. Perusing study of law to fight one’s case in the court of law which might not be one’s core (not meant to be) makes life more difficult.
E.g.– Bigger the crab it can hold on to you. Even if you cut the shoulder of the crab the pincer hangs on and even if that is removed, marks of the pincer that had grabbed the hand remain. (scars remain).
The Memory is to be cleansed so that one may JOURNEY in HOPE.
The steps (A,B,C,D) can transform hurt into growth and foster UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND FORGIVENESS.
The steps below might look very difficult to follow in the beginning but there is help coming your way (Don’t give up).
A.”THE TREASURE” “THE PEARL” WITHIN : Understand that everything in one’s life happens is not within one’s control. It happens with the knowledge and permission of “PARAMATMA”, and that even challenges are allowed for the greater good and personal growth.
B.Adopt a Growth Mindset: Accepting sensitive areas of one’s life and view these events as opportunities for growth. Let’s learn to acknowledge that such experiences are a part of the plan of “ADI ATMA”.
C. Thank “ANTAR YAMI” ,”THE INNER BEING”, “THE TREE OF LIFE” : for the event and the person who caused the hurt to, realizing that they are benefactors in this JOURNEY OF CLEANSING. And they are/were wounded people.
For e.g.- A sculpture is giving finishing touches to an uncut piece of marble. In this example, the person who is experiencing trail and hardship is like an unfinished marble statue, which is being sculpted by the others around (in family, workspace, community etc). (The ones who the person thinks are troubling) in fact are like sculptors who are giving finishing touches to the Soul of the person by polishing the rough edges.
“PARAMATMA” is making them an instrument to cleanse or purify or ‘chisel out’ the rough edges within the person.
At times, instead of allowing the chiselling, we pick up a sledge and begin to hammer them.
Poor SOULs ! Therefore, we are now left with a half broken nose for the rest of our lives and have lost a wonderful opportunity for our cleansing .
D.Release forgiveness: Keep sending positive thoughts to the person/ blessing the person who hurt you and do not even birth the thought of seeking revenge instead respond to evil with good. Let us do unto others what we expect to do unto us. It is important not to dwell on the past or memories and pour out the pain to “THE DEEPEST POINT” which is “THE HIGHEST POINT” “AWAKENING” the sixth sense. And seek and release forgiveness to “THE INNER BEING” in order to experience “THE INTERIOR SPRING”.
E. Expressing Gratitude to “ANTAR YAMI” ,”THE INNER BEING” Make a list of the good experiences you have had since your childhood years until now. And THANK “THE TREE OF LIFE”.
G.Advantages of Detachments and JOURNEYING INWARD. CLEANSING OF THE SOUL AND EXPERIENCING OF PEACE.
Detaching/ with drawing from things-
i. In THE ACTIVE STAGES OF THE JOURNEY (human effort is required) -when we declutter internally it will lead to decluttering externally or vice versa. Decluttering and gently cleanses the body, mind and soul which in turn perfects the 5 senses.
ii.While decluttering we start parting and sharing. Therefore we are being generous to ourselves and others. When we GIVE AWAY things we are holding on to ( materially and emotionally), we in turn end up detaching and start experiencing a joy in sharing which will also make us feel light. An attachment has to be casted out voluntarily.
iii. One sure way to get detached is by not taking gratification from all those things in which one might be taking pleasure in– For eg- talents, activities- works of the hands, name, fame, winning a race etc. It is human to have possessions but it is important that possessions don’t possess us.
iv.More the soul moves towards “THE INNER BEING” WITHIN, the negative traits begin to weaken and it will be able to identify the slightest disturbance and gradually detach from it. For e.g. A person JOURNEYING will realise deep down in the heart to differentiate between attachment and friendship. There is no fear in love. One who fears is not PERFECT in Love. A friendship helps a person grow into freedom and liberation. The person respects the thoughts and decisions of the other and will allow space for freedom).
v. It will help to NOTE -The more the thoughts, actions and deeds move towards Love, Humility and Detachment, the more a Soul will experience and enjoy the presence of “ANTAR YAMI “”THE INNER BEING” which will nourish the person. And the deeper one JOURNEY’S Love and Humility will evolve gently in thoughts, words and deeds. It is all about having a PURE CONSCIENCE and pristine thoughts and that will set a Soul free as a bird.
vi. Slowly but surely the Will of the person starts submitting to THE DEEP. The very struggle to surrender and love the person will be acknowledged by “ANTAR YAMI”, “THE INNER BEING” and the healing process begins.
Initially these things may look difficult and it is fine if one can’t or does not want to deal with Attachments, let time pass and continue THE SILENCE OF THE QUIETUDE.
Michhami Dukkadam- It is a gesture of humility, seeking forgiveness from all living beings for any harm caused. It also serves as a moment to forgive those who may have wronged them.
मेरे दुष्कृत्यों को क्षमा करो”- यह विनम्रता का प्रतीक है, जिससे हुए किसी भी नुकसान के लिए सभी जीवित प्राणियों से क्षमा मांगी जाती है। यह उन लोगों को भी माफ करने का एक क्षण है जिन्होंने उन्हें गलत ठहराया हो.
📜Source- Prakrit phrase, primarily used in Jainism
प्राकृत शब्द प्राकृत शब्द , जैन धर्म में प्रमुख रूप से उपयोग किया गया है I
