--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], friend... wrote: >... > I am interested in separating myth from fact, > which, granted, is hard to do if you don't subscribe > to an ordinary view of the world. > ... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
namaste dear friend, it is not only hard to do; it is IMPOSSIBLE to do ! my two cents understanding of Amma's teachings is : that my world( facts, myths and all ) is simply a projection of my mind; your world is simply a projection of your mind; etc; etc if your world is not working for you; then change it from within; why waste time trying to do the impossible( separating fact from myth )? Your mind created both. Basically, my two cents is that "we believe what we want to believe" and it really does not matter if it's myth or fact that we choose to believe in , since there is no way of knowing anyway and these beliefs are also temporary anyway. SO, IT REALLY DOES NOT MATTER IF IT'S MYTH OR FACT THAT WE CHOOSE TO BELIEVE IN, imho WHAT DOES MATTER VERY, VERY MUCH IS ~ how does our belief help us with our ATTITUDE toward others and god? how does our belief help us treat others with respect, love and kindness? how does our belief help us remain humble and innocent like a child? how does our belief help us awaken to our true nature? It is said that at the moment of awakening, all our beliefs/thoughts are surrendered. So, knowing all our beliefs are temporary( not absolute ) anyway, we should choose our beliefs according to functionality in our moment to moment life. As long as we have thoughts, it helps to manage them and keep them out of mischief by focusing on basic spiritual principles; Amma's aphorisms are my favorite. Also remember Amma's warning not to take even the words in scriptures too seriously. Especially important to avoid fixating( for or against ) on beliefs which do not work for us; or perhaps we have outgrown them; these can become our greatest obstacles to our true nature. Amma offers us so many options. To mistake RELATIVE beliefs for the ABSOLUTE truth is the one basic error creating a cloud of ignorance obstructing the sun of our true nature So, use beliefs wisely, lovingly and functionally ~ to inspire others and yourself ~ to make others happy not sad. And let them go when no longer needed. And never forget to seek refuge in the SILENCE and STILLNESS of the HEART the source of all wisdom, love and kindness title of new book "Heart is Thy Name, Oh Lord" ~ Ramana Amma is my HEART. I choose to believe in what I see Amma doing and saying because it works for me; it reminds me of my most profound experiences of the TRUTH OF LOVE and the BIG LIE OF EGO. Try this belief ~ Every manifested thing originates from PURE LOVE; but as soon as it manifests, the EGO takes credit, and then it gets a label ~ good, bad or the ugly or some complicated mixture thereof. Choose what works for you. "One way for all is dangerous." ~ Amma Amma's Blessings, amarnath ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Join modern day disciples reach the disfigured and poor with hope and healing http://us.click.yahoo.com/lMct6A/Vp3LAA/i1hLAA/UlWolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
