Transforming the old Mind1
Talks
These are talks given by G.Aditya in the course of discussions, discourses and answering questions. They have been recorded live and transcribed by the sadhaks. A minimal amount of editing has been done to ensure readability.
TALK: THE PRICELESS GRACE OF THE GURU2
Summary: Explains that the Guru’s grace is a transmission of his awakening to the seeker. Emphasises that to realise the Divine one must give oneself completely.
Kṛipâ means grace. It is the activation that starts to happen in oneself by the presence of the Guru, the Master – because of what he has and is. It is the giving of the consciousness and the awakening that is present in the Master to the seeker, although what one receives is dependent on the preparedness of the seeker: like Ramakrishna with Vivekananda. He offered to Vivekananda all that he had of his awakening. That does not mean He did not offer it to the others – he did. But the whole lot He offered to Vivekananda who was very prepared for the work that needed to be do...
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Commitment to Sadhana
Summary: In answering a question, emphasises the necessity of commitment to reach one’s goal; explains the nature of true freedom and that outer freedom can only be relative. Gives the example of...
Read MoreDeveloping a right attitude
Summary: In answering a question clarifies that in deeper seeking one would not find arrogance. Explains that to avoid this arrogance the sadhak must always remain open to the guidance. Gives the...
Read MoreSadhana Through Work
This is a great learning lesson. You can learn these things only through work. So we work and it all comes out in the open for us to see how we are...
Read MoreThe process of Sadhana
Summary: In response to a query about the fears a sadhak is facing, explains that the old mind needs to transform to accept the process of sadhana. Teaches that in the lower...
Read MoreDevotion
Summary: Explains that we lose opportunities to grow in devotion through slothful habits and that external structures are required until one develops insight into right action. Warns against slackness in one’s attitude....
Read MoreImportance of the Master
ARE YOU READY TO CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN Every moment spent in the company of the master, the Awakened One is blessedness – remember this. You have to be aware of this –...
Read MoreSadhana through Meditation
Summary: Tells the story of the life of the Buddha, his departure and his search. Explains the need for meditation as a necessary and inevitable step for all. Siddhartha’s father does not...
Read MoreCollective Existence
During the Yatra or holiday season people come from Delhi, Bombay, and other cities and towns big and small. As they travel in their vehicles bought from newfound wealth and with...
Read MoreOn Mantras
Buddham Sharanam Gachchhami Dhammam Sharanam Gachchhami Sangham Sharanam Gachchhami I/we go to take refuge in the Awakened One I/we go to take refuge in the Dhamma (Way) I/we go to take...
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