Message 20 Oct

 Messages 12.37 pm

1) What are the requirements for a person to become Spiritual?

Becoming spiritual is a personal journey, and requirements may vary depending on individual perspectives and traditions. Whatever may be the path, becoming spirit must be the goal.

 Here are some common requirements and qualities that can support spiritual growth:

*Preparation*

1.Open-mindedness: Willingness to explore and question.

2. Curiosity: Desire to understand life's meaning and purpose.

3. Humility: Recognition of limitations and willingness to learn.

4. Self-awareness: Understanding one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

*Personal Qualities*

1. Compassion: Empathy and kindness towards self and others.

2. Non-judgment: Letting go of criticism and conditioned thinking.

3. Gratitude: Appreciation for life's experiences and blessings.

4. Forgiveness: Releasing attachment to past hurts and resentments.

5. Self-discipline: Commitment to spiritual practices and self-improvement

*Spiritual Practices*

1. Silentation. 

    2.  Regular Silentation practice and inner reflection or self introspection 

2.  Connecting with a higher power through a Guru.

   3.  Exploring thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

4.  Service or volunteering: Cultivating compassion and selflessness.

*Philosophical Understanding*

1. Recognizing interconnectedness: Understanding oneness with all.

2. Embracing impermanence: Accepting change and uncertainty.

3. Letting go of attachment: Releasing ego and material ties.

    4.  Being present in   the moment.

5. Exploring spiritual texts and teachings matching to your practice 

*Guidance and Support*

1. Spiritual teacher or mentor: Guidance and wisdom.

2. Community or sangha: Supportive environment for growth.

3. Retreats or workshops: Immersive experiences for spiritual growth.

4. Self-study and reflection: Regular introspection and evaluation.

*Challenges and Opportunities*

1. Overcoming ego and conditioning.

2. Embracing uncertainty and impermanence.

3. Balancing spiritual growth with daily life.

4. Integrating spiritual principles into relationships.

5. Cultivating patience and perseverance.

Remember, spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. Be patient, kind, and compassionate with yourself as you explore and deepen your spiritual practice.

2) Dear abhyasis,

People who have come to spiritual practice is divided into two. One is to get peace in the materialistic life. Another is to get liberation from everything.

It's told that the people who are for liberation is determined before birth itself.

Their materialistic life pattern is not so successful and satisfying. They may lose many important things in life and may think that this materialistic life is a waste.

Such people who come for spirituality can become eligible for liberation. 

Suppose the people who come for spirituality start losing many things in materialistic life also can be considered for liberation. 

All others are eligible to get peace in their materialistic life.

A real spiritual disciple never add  more bondages during his spiritual journey. He must be willing to lose things naturally. Less bondages and responsibilities can help one to speed up his spiritual journey.

3)Dear Master,

Does it mean that people should leave everything for spiritual journey?

4) My dear friend,

Liberation is freeing from every bondages. Either one must leave the materialistic bondages by own or bondages get destroyed naturally without one's effort. With the bondages, liberation is impossible.

5) My dear friend,

What will happen when someone attain the liberation during this life itself?

Spirituality is for peace and love. Those who are craving for love and peace, they can come to spiritual practice.

If one wants to become the embodiment of love and peace, he must be liberated.

A liberated person never craves for peace and love. He gives to others.

Whatever an ordinary human being expect from others is not required for a liberated soul. (liberated ones are generally called as souls)

6) Q- Dear Master,

Is it that easy to leave bondages which is carried from many births?

Master- It's very difficult.