Swami Shivapadananda on breaking through illusion

SWAMI SHIVAPADANANDA

DAILY READINGS

Taken from Mother Radha's notes, written at Swamiji's feet.

Day 427

 
 

The sadhaka that seeks the [higher] Self has no work – or only that work that leads to the Self – and diminishes his activities.

Tamasic [slothful, crude, unthinking] speech brings anger and hatred – it divides.

The Self does not work, because there is nothing to attain. If you want something – that leads to action.

The whole Universe comes within the category of ignorance.

'It' is nameless but we give it a name. The Self is a screen – you project through the mind on to it. If there is no screen, the picture is not right.

If any thought comes up, apply 'not this'. Thought is the basis of all objects. If we apply 'not this' it leads to the transcendent mind.

In samadhi [superconsciousness] you have become That. Whatever you see, touch, is the Self so who is there to say.

All the time in this world we deal with effects and not the cause, therefore we do not get beyond birth and death. This is subjective – look at it within. You can change your nature for good or worse.

Swami Yatiswarananda says in his book [Meditation and Spiritual Life]: Become a seeker of knowledge. Relative knowledge comes from books. The wise get knowledge of the Self from God.

Swamiji: You can never realise God through your own efforts alone – you must have the grace of God. Pray like this: I seek refuge in Thee. The moment you turn to God, your sins are forgiven.

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Reference websites: Ramakrishna Math & Mission, Ramakrishna Centre of Southern Africa, Sri Ramakrishna Dham