SHAD SAMPAT
We are going to learn about the 6 virtuous
qualities which a spiritual aspirant in the path of wisdom / Self enquiry must
attain, which lead him to develop an intense craving for Self Realization.
It has to be noted and driven deep into our heart/mind that the following sequence cannot be changed/ done away with :-
1st - viveka, i.e., Discriminating between real and unreal, Sat and Asat.
2nd- Vairagya- Dispassion for the unreal. This is possible only after we have exercised viveka. If one is not able to discriminate between real and unreal, then how possibly can one develop a dispassion for the unreal?
A practical example- Suppose one has been drawn into too much of socializing involving alcohol, woman etc. Unless one realizes, using his discriminating intellect ( viveka) that these things are never ever going to fetch him eternal joy/ happiness and that he must look for some thing within himself or in Godly thoughts for deriving eternal joy, How is it possible for him to develop dispassion for his habits ?? How can he have the courage to say NO to such socializing next time when his friends want to drag him into the same?
Most of us continue to be the way we are through out this life or even for several lives , only and only because we have not developed discriminative intellect and invoked the same for knowing what is real and what is unreal, what is eternal and what is fleeting, what is right and what is wrong.
Now, coming to the 6 virtuous qualities, let us be sure. Only after viveka and vairagya, can we develop these qualities, not before that.
It has to be noted and driven deep into our heart/mind that the following sequence cannot be changed/ done away with :-
1st - viveka, i.e., Discriminating between real and unreal, Sat and Asat.
2nd- Vairagya- Dispassion for the unreal. This is possible only after we have exercised viveka. If one is not able to discriminate between real and unreal, then how possibly can one develop a dispassion for the unreal?
A practical example- Suppose one has been drawn into too much of socializing involving alcohol, woman etc. Unless one realizes, using his discriminating intellect ( viveka) that these things are never ever going to fetch him eternal joy/ happiness and that he must look for some thing within himself or in Godly thoughts for deriving eternal joy, How is it possible for him to develop dispassion for his habits ?? How can he have the courage to say NO to such socializing next time when his friends want to drag him into the same?
Most of us continue to be the way we are through out this life or even for several lives , only and only because we have not developed discriminative intellect and invoked the same for knowing what is real and what is unreal, what is eternal and what is fleeting, what is right and what is wrong.
Now, coming to the 6 virtuous qualities, let us be sure. Only after viveka and vairagya, can we develop these qualities, not before that.
Sama is serenity or tranquility of mind
Sama is serenity or tranquility of mind that is
brought about by eradication of subtle desires. Serenity is the state or
quality of being serene. It is calmness or coolness of mind, or peace. It
is evenness of temper and undisturbed state of mind.
A serene mind is unclouded or unruffled. In a serene mind alone the divine light descends.
Serenity comes when you annihilate all desires and cravings. Desires and cravings produce restlessness. If you are serene, it is the greatest manifestation of power and strength. When one is serene, the mind is kept in the chambers of the heart and is not allowed to join with the senses and to move outside into sensual objects. The mind is fixed in the source.
Serenity of mind is the most important qualification for an aspirant. This is difficult for attainment, but the aspirant must have this qualification at any cost. It demands incessant and protracted practice.
Dama is control of the Indriyas
(sense-organs).
Dama is control of the Indriyas (sense-organs).
This is rational control, not blunting or deadening of the sense by foolish
austerities.
This body is the moving temple of God. It should
be kept healthy and strong. It is a vessel to take you to the other shore of
fearlessness and immortality; it is a horse to take you to the goal.
Ignorant people adopt foolish methods to control the senses.
Remember, it is only the abuse or misuse of the
organs that brings misery and untoward results. The senses should be
consecrated at the lotus-feet of the Lord for His services. They should be utilized
in serving one's Guru and other Mahatmas.
If the senses are disciplined properly and if
they are kept under control, they become your useful servants.
People ask: "Where is the necessity for the
practice of Dama, when one practices Sama?" Dama, control of the senses,
is also necessary. Then only will one get supreme control of mind.
Though the senses cannot independently do any
havoc when the mind is under control, yet their control ensures perfect safety
and supreme peace of mind.
When one's inclinations and emotions, desires and appetites, senses and mind are under control, it is called self-control. Control yourself first, then you can control others. Self-control clears the mind, strengthens judgment and elevates your character.
When one's inclinations and emotions, desires and appetites, senses and mind are under control, it is called self-control. Control yourself first, then you can control others. Self-control clears the mind, strengthens judgment and elevates your character.
There is no triumph more glorious than that of
the victory obtained over your own Self. Till you have done this, you will
only be a slave of the senses. He who is subject to his passions is the
worst slave on the surface of this earth; he who rules his passions,
desires, cravings and senses is the real King of Kings.
Continued.......
Love.
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