OBSTRUCTIONS for ATMIC REALISATION Bhaktha: What does Moksha mean exactly, Swami? And what is Mukthi? Swami: Both mean the same. That which is burdened with the Manas is the Jivi; when the Manas and the Nama and Rupa which it spins from out of its substance, are destroyed, then the Jivi attains Moksha. Bhaktha: Oh, how grand, Swami. Bless everyone to attain that union; then the world will really be happy. Swami: What? For Me to bless so would be to go against the freedom you are endowed with. Take up the Sadhana prescribed for winning that blessing; gain the blessing by effort, that is the way. “born in Maya, bred in Maya, one has to transcend this Maya”; so also, one is born from Gunas, one is brought up with Gunas; finally, one has to transcend the Gunas. Sandeha Nivarani,P77,78 and 111 PAST OBSTRUCTIONS; Bhoutha Prathibandha, The Name (Given Name) and the Form (Body) are the past obstructions. PRESENT OBSTRUCTIONS; 1) Attachment to sense objects, the first is the cause of attachment to objects that attract the senses. (Pleasurable pursuit-Fleeting Pleasures) 2) Cynical criticism, the second makes men discover wrong meanings in the teachings of the Guru. 3) Dullness of understanding, the third causes confusion, because things explained by the Guru are not grasped at all. 4) Absurd conceit, the last obstruction makes one feel that one is a great scholar, pundit, or ascetic, mistaking the body and the senses for the Atma. FUTURE OBSTRUCTIONS; They come always through sinful deeds. They come and obstruct unawares! (Play of the Mind and the Maya). BABA SANDEHA NIVARANI Ch10-11 Bhaktha: In that case, Swami, what about the statement, “Guruless Vidya is Sightless Vidya”? It is essential to rely on some great person, is it not? To show the way, I mean. Swami: Great men have not vanished from the face of the earth, my child! Do not think that all are of the type you mention. There are many great men even now; otherwise, how could the world have daylight, as the saying goes? SN page121 Bhaktha : Until we understand the Reality of Paramatma, it is important, they say, to be in the company of the great and the good and also to have a Guru. Are these necessary? Swami : Of course, the company of the great and the good is necessary. To make that Reality known to you, a Guru too is important. But in this matter, you should be very careful. Genuine Gurus are scarce these days. Cheats have multiplied and teachers have retreated into solitude, in order to realise themselves undisturbed. There are many genuine Gurus but they cannot be secured easily. Even if you get them, you must thank your destiny if they vouchsafe to you more than one single Sadvakya (word); they won’t spend time telling you all kinds of stories! SN page 3 Moksha moolam Guru Kurupa.(lord shiva in guru gita) Not any Guru,the Guru who traversed the true path of Dhyana and is in constant communion with the Supreme Purusha. You will not find him worshiping Gods and Demi Gods of Maya Worlds. Baba says that if you do necessary sadhana he will bless you with chance to meet a Satguru. Sat guru is a Philosopher and Guide (Ref;PV)
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