--- In [email protected], new.morning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My original comment was referencing something directly not in GD's text, > > " criticism helps the > earnest seeker and even the wise, to wash off their > sins and that in reality criticism is a support for > their spiritual development." > > but rather some added insights or views MMY has provided on this same > topic. According to him, FWIW, not only does criticism wash "sins" / > negative karma from the criticizee, but those same "sins" are taken on > by the criticizer. >
Some additional ponderings If karma is symetrical (and if anything is symetrical, I suppose karma would be), it follows that if one praises another, one gains some postive karma from them (beyond simply being complimented in the future.) And the one complimented "pays" for this via their good karma. Thus perhaps the admonition not to seek praise, and treat it with indifference (gracefully hopefully). That is, not to encourage it. Unless it is an environment of mutual praise. Kind of a overly sweet scenario at times -- mutual admiration society. Which implies mutual criticism, may cancel itself out of sorts. So blast away at each other everyone. :) Praising others and not seeking praise oneself (being humble) appears the most positve course. Sort of a core message of most religions. Still stuck in duality (positive / negative), but perhaps a nice "trick" to flip duality to singualarity. Certainy better than finding fault with all and seeking great praises for oneself. Regarding postive feedback, a form of criticism, if it is meant with wood will, and of supportive motive, I assume good accrues. Is total indifference the path towards "beyond duality", beyond praise and criticism, beyond good and bad karma? The end of the triple E ride and "being" that totality of all "rides"?
