[FairfieldLife] Re: What did ‘Guru Dev’ say on Spir itual Morality and its Moral Compass
"You are a human being, therefore you have the power to discriminate what is good and what is bad, and you can accomplish the greatest human goals. Don't think of yourself as weak or fallen. Whatever has happened in the past, understand that it was done unknowingly. But now be careful, begin doing the type of acts appropriate for a human being. Discern for yourself what is good and what is bad. Adopt the good and reject the bad. As a human being, if you don't know Paramàtmà, then understand that you have sold a diamond for the price of spinach." -SBS In TM we say “Jai Guru Dev” a lot; but, what did Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi’s teacher) have to say about morality and behavior? Let us look at this for a bit. Let us look more at what Maharishi’s teacher had to say about character and behavior... Of morality Guru Dev evidently is saying, That our Spiritual in morality is judging in discernment how we take care of ourselves and others in either enhancing spiritual wellbeing or not. ..Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s teacher) says: “Dhanàrjana has said, [Sanskrit:] akçtvà parasantàpaü, àgatvà khalamandiram | anullaïghya satàm vartmaü yadalpamapi tad bahu || This means, not harming others, not associating with bad persons, not plunging the àtman in entanglements, and whatever small amount we earn will be plenty. If you make trouble for others while earning your money, that wealth will remain behind, but the harm that you have given to the person will carry along with your subtle body. Therefore, don't act such that you carry along a baggage of sin with you. The meaning of àgatvà khalamandiram is this Þ if you associate with base people, your intellect (buddhi) gets spoiled, and once your intellect is spoiled, a fall is certain. [The phrase] buddhinà÷àt praõasyati Þ Direct association with base objects is much more precipitous. So going to the home of the wicked for the purpose of making money is forbidden. The meaning of anullaïghya satàm vartmaü is thisÞthat path which is in accord with the Vedas and ÷àstras given by good people should never be violated. If a situation arises in your daily dealings where you have to come into contact with a base person, then you should approach him just like you go to the toilet — do the job and leave. Nobody lingers in the toilet for long. If you discipline your intellect in this way, then there is no doubt of harm through association with the low. A pure mind goes near Paramàtmà, and the impure mind wanders through various types of emotional states.” ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Of moral integrity, Maharishi’s teacher’s teachings about moral character.. Teaching #50, "For all kinds of progress, both in this world and the next, keep the mind pure, and it is essential to increase the purity of the mind to remain pure. Therefore you must keep the company of good people while foregoing the company of the bad. Always study the scriptures; take care to maintain a pure diet (thoughts); perform Bhagavàn's bhajan and worship, as well as repetition of mantras; practice truth and non-injury (ahimsà), and the other precepts of good conduct; you must always keep yourself within proper bounds." -Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : "A man learns from the company he keeps. As one's company is good or evil, so such things will be learned. It is a notable fact that on seeing his companions' behavior, a man does likewise; whether he is aware of it at all or not, he nevertheless acts accordingly. So the point is that man's actions and thoughts accord with the company he keeps. Therefore, if someone falls in with a bad crowd, then his actions and thoughts will be corrupted; moreover, those with whom he comes into contact will also sink. Hence, one should strive to associate with good company." -Guru Dev, SBS Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati reflecting, You should understand that if someone is of poor character, he is not a [real] devotee, and is just putting on a show to cheat people. Save yourself from such deceitful people, and save innocent pious people from them. .. As a matter of principle, one should reject those deserving rejection and honor those deserving honor. If unworthy people are honored, then their number will increase and their stench will spoil society. -SBS ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Consideration of bad spiritual morality and bad character in behavior runs throughout Brahmananda Saraswati’s discourses. Like discourses #17, 19, 22, 33, 50 and throughout, morality by what enhances spirituality or does not as a litmus. Of bad morality and bad character different people have dealt with their feelings around behavior displayed in the communities ofTM differently. There evidently w
[FairfieldLife] Re: What did ‘Guru Dev’ say on Spir itual Morality and its Moral Compass
,, "You are a human being, therefore you have the power to discriminate what is good and what is bad, and you can accomplish the greatest human goals. Don't think of yourself as weak or fallen. Whatever has happened in the past, understand that it was done unknowingly. But now be careful, begin doing the type of acts appropriate for a human being. Discern for yourself what is good and what is bad. Adopt the good and reject the bad. As a human being, if you don't know Paramàtmà, then understand that you have sold a diamond for the price of spinach." -SBS In TM we say “Jai Guru Dev” a lot; but, what did Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi’s teacher) have to say about morality and behavior? Let us look at this for a bit. Let us look more at what Maharishi’s teacher had to say about character and behavior... Of morality Guru Dev evidently is saying, That our Spiritual in morality is judging in discernment how we take care of ourselves and others in either enhancing spiritual wellbeing or not. ..Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s teacher) says: “Dhanàrjana has said, [Sanskrit:] akçtvà parasantàpaü, àgatvà khalamandiram | anullaïghya satàm vartmaü yadalpamapi tad bahu || This means, not harming others, not associating with bad persons, not plunging the àtman in entanglements, and whatever small amount we earn will be plenty. If you make trouble for others while earning your money, that wealth will remain behind, but the harm that you have given to the person will carry along with your subtle body. Therefore, don't act such that you carry along a baggage of sin with you. The meaning of àgatvà khalamandiram is this Þ if you associate with base people, your intellect (buddhi) gets spoiled, and once your intellect is spoiled, a fall is certain. [The phrase] buddhinà÷àt praõasyati Þ Direct association with base objects is much more precipitous. So going to the home of the wicked for the purpose of making money is forbidden. The meaning of anullaïghya satàm vartmaü is thisÞthat path which is in accord with the Vedas and ÷àstras given by good people should never be violated. If a situation arises in your daily dealings where you have to come into contact with a base person, then you should approach him just like you go to the toilet — do the job and leave. Nobody lingers in the toilet for long. If you discipline your intellect in this way, then there is no doubt of harm through association with the low. A pure mind goes near Paramàtmà, and the impure mind wanders through various types of emotional states.” ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Of moral integrity, Maharishi’s teacher’s teachings about moral character.. Teaching #50, "For all kinds of progress, both in this world and the next, keep the mind pure, and it is essential to increase the purity of the mind to remain pure. Therefore you must keep the company of good people while foregoing the company of the bad. Always study the scriptures; take care to maintain a pure diet (thoughts); perform Bhagavàn's bhajan and worship, as well as repetition of mantras; practice truth and non-injury (ahimsà), and the other precepts of good conduct; you must always keep yourself within proper bounds." -Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : "A man learns from the company he keeps. As one's company is good or evil, so such things will be learned. It is a notable fact that on seeing his companions' behavior, a man does likewise; whether he is aware of it at all or not, he nevertheless acts accordingly. So the point is that man's actions and thoughts accord with the company he keeps. Therefore, if someone falls in with a bad crowd, then his actions and thoughts will be corrupted; moreover, those with whom he comes into contact will also sink. Hence, one should strive to associate with good company." -Guru Dev, SBS Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati reflecting, You should understand that if someone is of poor character, he is not a [real] devotee, and is just putting on a show to cheat people. Save yourself from such deceitful people, and save innocent pious people from them. .. As a matter of principle, one should reject those deserving rejection and honor those deserving honor. If unworthy people are honored, then their number will increase and their stench will spoil society. -SBS ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Consideration of bad spiritual morality and bad character in behavior runs throughout Brahmananda Saraswati’s discourses. Like discourses #17, 19, 22, 33, 50 and throughout, morality by what enhances spirituality or does not as a litmus. Of bad morality and bad character different people have dealt with their feelings around behavior displayed in the communities ofTM differently. There evident
[FairfieldLife] Re: What did ‘Guru Dev’ say on Spir itual Morality and its Moral Compass
. "You are a human being, therefore you have the power to discriminate what is good and what is bad, and you can accomplish the greatest human goals. Don't think of yourself as weak or fallen. Whatever has happened in the past, understand that it was done unknowingly. But now be careful, begin doing the type of acts appropriate for a human being. Discern for yourself what is good and what is bad. Adopt the good and reject the bad. As a human being, if you don't know Paramàtmà, then understand that you have sold a diamond for the price of spinach." -SBS In TM we say “Jai Guru Dev” a lot; but, what did Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi’s teacher) have to say about morality and behavior? Let us look at this for a bit. Let us look more at what Maharishi’s teacher had to say about character and behavior... Of morality Guru Dev evidently is saying, That our Spiritual in morality is judging in discernment how we take care of ourselves and others in either enhancing spiritual wellbeing or not. ..Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s teacher) says: “Dhanàrjana has said, [Sanskrit:] akçtvà parasantàpaü, àgatvà khalamandiram | anullaïghya satàm vartmaü yadalpamapi tad bahu || This means, not harming others, not associating with bad persons, not plunging the àtman in entanglements, and whatever small amount we earn will be plenty. If you make trouble for others while earning your money, that wealth will remain behind, but the harm that you have given to the person will carry along with your subtle body. Therefore, don't act such that you carry along a baggage of sin with you. The meaning of àgatvà khalamandiram is this Þ if you associate with base people, your intellect (buddhi) gets spoiled, and once your intellect is spoiled, a fall is certain. [The phrase] buddhinà÷àt praõasyati Þ Direct association with base objects is much more precipitous. So going to the home of the wicked for the purpose of making money is forbidden. The meaning of anullaïghya satàm vartmaü is thisÞthat path which is in accord with the Vedas and ÷àstras given by good people should never be violated. If a situation arises in your daily dealings where you have to come into contact with a base person, then you should approach him just like you go to the toilet — do the job and leave. Nobody lingers in the toilet for long. If you discipline your intellect in this way, then there is no doubt of harm through association with the low. A pure mind goes near Paramàtmà, and the impure mind wanders through various types of emotional states.” ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Of moral integrity, Maharishi’s teacher’s teachings about moral character.. Teaching #50, "For all kinds of progress, both in this world and the next, keep the mind pure, and it is essential to increase the purity of the mind to remain pure. Therefore you must keep the company of good people while foregoing the company of the bad. Always study the scriptures; take care to maintain a pure diet (thoughts); perform Bhagavàn's bhajan and worship, as well as repetition of mantras; practice truth and non-injury (ahimsà), and the other precepts of good conduct; you must always keep yourself within proper bounds." -Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : "A man learns from the company he keeps. As one's company is good or evil, so such things will be learned. It is a notable fact that on seeing his companions' behavior, a man does likewise; whether he is aware of it at all or not, he nevertheless acts accordingly. So the point is that man's actions and thoughts accord with the company he keeps. Therefore, if someone falls in with a bad crowd, then his actions and thoughts will be corrupted; moreover, those with whom he comes into contact will also sink. Hence, one should strive to associate with good company." -Guru Dev, SBS Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati reflecting, You should understand that if someone is of poor character, he is not a [real] devotee, and is just putting on a show to cheat people. Save yourself from such deceitful people, and save innocent pious people from them. .. As a matter of principle, one should reject those deserving rejection and honor those deserving honor. If unworthy people are honored, then their number will increase and their stench will spoil society. -SBS ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Consideration of bad spiritual morality and bad character in behavior runs throughout Brahmananda Saraswati’s discourses. Like discourses #17, 19, 22, 33, 50 and throughout, morality by what enhances spirituality or does not as a litmus. Of bad morality and bad character different people have dealt with their feelings around behavior displayed in the communities ofTM differently. There evidently
[FairfieldLife] Re: What did ‘Guru Dev’ say on Spir itual Morality and its Moral Compass
"You are a human being, therefore you have the power to discriminate what is good and what is bad, and you can accomplish the greatest human goals. Don't think of yourself as weak or fallen. Whatever has happened in the past, understand that it was done unknowingly. But now be careful, begin doing the type of acts appropriate for a human being. Discern for yourself what is good and what is bad. Adopt the good and reject the bad. As a human being, if you don't know Paramàtmà, then understand that you have sold a diamond for the price of spinach." -SBS In TM we say “Jai Guru Dev” a lot; but, what did Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi’s teacher) have to say about morality and behavior? Let us look at this for a bit. Let us look more at what Maharishi’s teacher had to say about character and behavior... Of morality Guru Dev evidently is saying, That our Spiritual in morality is judging in discernment how we take care of ourselves and others in either enhancing spiritual wellbeing or not. ..Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s teacher) says: “Dhanàrjana has said, [Sanskrit:] akçtvà parasantàpaü, àgatvà khalamandiram | anullaïghya satàm vartmaü yadalpamapi tad bahu || This means, not harming others, not associating with bad persons, not plunging the àtman in entanglements, and whatever small amount we earn will be plenty. If you make trouble for others while earning your money, that wealth will remain behind, but the harm that you have given to the person will carry along with your subtle body. Therefore, don't act such that you carry along a baggage of sin with you. The meaning of àgatvà khalamandiram is this Þ if you associate with base people, your intellect (buddhi) gets spoiled, and once your intellect is spoiled, a fall is certain. [The phrase] buddhinà÷àt praõasyati Þ Direct association with base objects is much more precipitous. So going to the home of the wicked for the purpose of making money is forbidden. The meaning of anullaïghya satàm vartmaü is thisÞthat path which is in accord with the Vedas and ÷àstras given by good people should never be violated. If a situation arises in your daily dealings where you have to come into contact with a base person, then you should approach him just like you go to the toilet — do the job and leave. Nobody lingers in the toilet for long. If you discipline your intellect in this way, then there is no doubt of harm through association with the low. A pure mind goes near Paramàtmà, and the impure mind wanders through various types of emotional states.” ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Of moral integrity, Maharishi’s teacher’s teachings about moral character.. Teaching #50, "For all kinds of progress, both in this world and the next, keep the mind pure, and it is essential to increase the purity of the mind to remain pure. Therefore you must keep the company of good people while foregoing the company of the bad. Always study the scriptures; take care to maintain a pure diet (thoughts); perform Bhagavàn's bhajan and worship, as well as repetition of mantras; practice truth and non-injury (ahimsà), and the other precepts of good conduct; you must always keep yourself within proper bounds." -Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : "A man learns from the company he keeps. As one's company is good or evil, so such things will be learned. It is a notable fact that on seeing his companions' behavior, a man does likewise; whether he is aware of it at all or not, he nevertheless acts accordingly. So the point is that man's actions and thoughts accord with the company he keeps. Therefore, if someone falls in with a bad crowd, then his actions and thoughts will be corrupted; moreover, those with whom he comes into contact will also sink. Hence, one should strive to associate with good company." -Guru Dev, SBS Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati reflecting, You should understand that if someone is of poor character, he is not a [real] devotee, and is just putting on a show to cheat people. Save yourself from such deceitful people, and save innocent pious people from them. .. As a matter of principle, one should reject those deserving rejection and honor those deserving honor. If unworthy people are honored, then their number will increase and their stench will spoil society. -SBS ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Consideration of bad spiritual morality and bad character in behavior runs throughout Brahmananda Saraswati’s discourses. Like discourses #17, 19, 22, 33, 50 and throughout, morality by what enhances spirituality or does not as a litmus. Of bad morality and bad character different people have dealt with their feelings around behavior displayed in the communities ofTM differently. There evidently wa
[FairfieldLife] Re: What did ‘Guru Dev’ say on Spir itual Morality and its Moral Compass
. Of morality In spiritual consequent, ignoring basic science like we see with the global climate science, meditation science, and now within public policy with early childhood developmental science, the ignoring of science so readily runs over human spiritual decency. This United States administrative isolation and separation of young children from their parents seems sinful spiritually to thus do and spiritually sinful to advocate for it. By standards it likely rates as something of a crime against humanity. It all seems shockingly bad to sensibilities of deeper human spirituality. Evidently by science and also common sense the policy is much less than spiritual but only expedient. Pretty evidently it is incredibly hurtful to the development of young people. By science and common sense regardless of politics it apparently is not spiritually right for children to be separated from their parents or guardians by this administrative action going on. It falls in with resistance to the manifest science of climate change and the science of meditation. The forceful separating of children from parents at least in the knowing of science it would seem is against natural law. As the action is hurtful spiritually it is amoral. Guru Dev says of morality.. What did ‘Guru Dev’ say on Spiritual Morality and its Moral Compass.. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/437308 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/437308 "You are a human being, therefore you have the power to discriminate what is good and what is bad, and you can accomplish the greatest human goals. Don't think of yourself as weak or fallen. Whatever has happened in the past, understand that it was done unknowingly. But now be careful, begin doing the ype of acts appropriate for a human being. Discern for yourself what is good and what is bad. Adopt the good and reject the bad. As a human being, if you don't know Paramàtmà, then understand that you have sold a diamond for the price of spinach." -SBS In TM we say “Jai Guru Dev” a lot; but, what did Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi’s teacher) have to say about morality and behavior? Let us look at this for a bit. Let us look more at what Maharishi’s teacher had to say about character and behavior... Of morality Guru Dev evidently is saying, That our Spiritual in morality is judging in discernment how we take care of ourselves and others in either enhancing spiritual wellbeing or not. ..Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s teacher) says: “Dhanàrjana has said, [Sanskrit:] akçtvà parasantàpaü, àgatvà khalamandiram | anullaïghya satàm vartmaü yadalpamapi tad bahu || This means, not harming others, not associating with bad persons, not plunging the àtman in entanglements, and whatever small amount we earn will be plenty. If you make trouble for others while earning your money, that wealth will remain behind, but the harm that you have given to the person will carry along with your subtle body. Therefore, don't act such that you carry along a baggage of sin with you. The meaning of àgatvà khalamandiram is this Þ if you associate with base people, your intellect (buddhi) gets spoiled, and once your intellect is spoiled, a fall is certain. [The phrase] buddhinà÷àt praõasyati Þ Direct association with base objects is much more precipitous. So going to the home of the wicked for the purpose of making money is forbidden. The meaning of anullaïghya satàm vartmaü is thisÞthat path which is in accord with the Vedas and ÷àstras given by good people should never be violated. If a situation arises in your daily dealings where you have to come into contact with a base person, then you should approach him just like you go to the toilet — do the job and leave. Nobody lingers in the toilet for long. If you discipline your intellect in this way, then there is no doubt of harm through association with the low. A pure mind goes near Paramàtmà, and the impure mind wanders through various types of emotional states.” ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Of moral integrity, Maharishi’s teacher’s teachings about moral character.. Teaching #50, "For all kinds of progress, both in this world and the next, keep the mind pure, and it is essential to increase the purity of the mind to remain pure. Therefore you must keep the company of good people while foregoing the company of the bad. Always study the scriptures; take care to maintain a pure diet (thoughts); perform Bhagavàn's bhajan and worship, as well as repetition of mantras; practice truth and non-injury (ahimsà), and the other precepts of good conduct; you must always keep yourself within proper bounds." -Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : "A man learns from
[FairfieldLife] Re: What did ‘Guru Dev’ say on Spir itual Morality and its Moral Compass
Of morality In spiritual consequent, ignoring basic science like we see with the global climate science, meditation science, and now within public policy with early childhood developmental science, the ignoring of science so readily runs over human spiritual decency. This United States administrative isolation and separation of young children from their parents seems sinful spiritually to thus do and spiritually sinful to advocate for it. By standards it likely rates as something of a crime against humanity. It all seems shockingly bad to sensibilities of deeper human spirituality. Evidently by science and also common sense the policy is much less than spiritual but only expedient. Pretty evidently it is incredibly hurtful to the development of young people. By science and common sense regardless of politics it apparently is not spiritually right for children to be separated from their parents or guardians by this administrative action going on. It falls in with resistance to the manifest science of climate change and the science of meditation. The forceful separating of children from parents at least in the knowing of science it would seem is against natural law. As the action is hurtful spiritually it is amoral. Guru Dev says of morality.. What did ‘Guru Dev’ say on Spiritual Morality and its Moral Compass.. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/437308 https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/437308 "You are a human being, therefore you have the power to discriminate what is good and what is bad, and you can accomplish the greatest human goals. Don't think of yourself as weak or fallen. Whatever has happened in the past, understand that it was done unknowingly. But now be careful, begin doing the ype of acts appropriate for a human being. Discern for yourself what is good and what is bad. Adopt the good and reject the bad. As a human being, if you don't know Paramàtmà, then understand that you have sold a diamond for the price of spinach." -SBS In TM we say “Jai Guru Dev” a lot; but, what did Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi’s teacher) have to say about morality and behavior? Let us look at this for a bit. Let us look more at what Maharishi’s teacher had to say about character and behavior... Of morality Guru Dev evidently is saying, That our Spiritual in morality is judging in discernment how we take care of ourselves and others in either enhancing spiritual wellbeing or not. ..Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s teacher) says: “Dhanàrjana has said, [Sanskrit:] akçtvà parasantàpaü, àgatvà khalamandiram | anullaïghya satàm vartmaü yadalpamapi tad bahu || This means, not harming others, not associating with bad persons, not plunging the àtman in entanglements, and whatever small amount we earn will be plenty. If you make trouble for others while earning your money, that wealth will remain behind, but the harm that you have given to the person will carry along with your subtle body. Therefore, don't act such that you carry along a baggage of sin with you. The meaning of àgatvà khalamandiram is this Þ if you associate with base people, your intellect (buddhi) gets spoiled, and once your intellect is spoiled, a fall is certain. [The phrase] buddhinà÷àt praõasyati Þ Direct association with base objects is much more precipitous. So going to the home of the wicked for the purpose of making money is forbidden. The meaning of anullaïghya satàm vartmaü is thisÞthat path which is in accord with the Vedas and ÷àstras given by good people should never be violated. If a situation arises in your daily dealings where you have to come into contact with a base person, then you should approach him just like you go to the toilet — do the job and leave. Nobody lingers in the toilet for long. If you discipline your intellect in this way, then there is no doubt of harm through association with the low. A pure mind goes near Paramàtmà, and the impure mind wanders through various types of emotional states.” ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Of moral integrity, Maharishi’s teacher’s teachings about moral character.. Teaching #50, "For all kinds of progress, both in this world and the next, keep the mind pure, and it is essential to increase the purity of the mind to remain pure. Therefore you must keep the company of good people while foregoing the company of the bad. Always study the scriptures; take care to maintain a pure diet (thoughts); perform Bhagavàn's bhajan and worship, as well as repetition of mantras; practice truth and non-injury (ahimsà), and the other precepts of good conduct; you must always keep yourself within proper bounds." -Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : "A man learns from