Talks Excerpt 218. Swamiji says that the forces of good are always more than the forces of evil.

From Mother Radha’s notes, written at Swamiji’s feet.

[Excerpt from a book by Swami Yatiswarananda]

After God vision alone there is absolute fearlessness, which is Brahman. There is fearfulness when we see duality. The Upanishads say that the more we realise the true Self, the more fearless we become.

The Self is realised stage by stage. First you see relatively and then you see Absolutely. About ‘fear of other people’ – do away with that. Swami Vivekananda advises us that we must take the criticism of others with as much indifference as an elephant does of barking dogs.

Sri Ramakrishna said, ‘There is no spiritual progress if there is shame or fear.’ As long as there is ego there is no progress.

Consider all points and then do what you think is right. Others will see that you are strong and they will change their attitude. Thus you will develop inner strength.

If you are looking for secret instructions, these are secret instructions.

What is a mantra? Words with divine power.

Words are what people use and they are coloured with their own character.

Life is a battle of negative and positive, of the dharmic [righteous] and the adharmic [unrighteous]. The forces of good are always more than the forces of evil. I repeat, the forces of good are always more than the forces of evil.

Do not follow your impulses.

The Upanishads [ancient Indian scriptures] say that Brahman is free from time space and attributes. This is helpful during meditation. We have been born into the world to cultivate love to God’s Lotus Feet.

Sri Ramakrishna could remember a whole scripture – and these boys cannot remember 4 lines.

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