[FairfieldLife] Re: The Adi Shankara
You'd have to be checked by an experienced checker in order to asertain if you actually were transcending and practicing your technique correctly. nab wrote: Maharishi is the only Master, through Brahmandanda Saraswathi, Swami Brahmananda Saraswati came from the tradition of the Adi Shankaracharya, the most illustrious tradition in all of Mother India. The Adi Shankara was a desciple of the great line of acharyas beginning with Gaudapadacharya. All the Shankaracharya Swamis worship in the Sri Vidya tradition of Adwaita Vedanta. The Saraswati swamis are headquarterd at Sringeri, one of the four original maths establshed by the Adi Shankara. Swami Brahmananda Saraswati's teacher was Swami Krishananda of Sringeri. Adi Shankara established transcendental meditation as the 'consciousness only' school of Yoga. The Adi Shankara wrote various commentaries to explain the correct practice. From what I've read, the Adi Shankara went to the Himalayas and installed a yantra at the temple at Badri. On the yantra the Adi Shankara inscribed the TM bija mantras. Then the Adi Shankara established the Jyotirmath and composed the 'Anandalahari' for our understanding. While at Jyotir the Adi Shankara also composed commentaries on all the major 'Upanishads', the 'Vedanta Sutras' of Babarayana, as well as the the the 'Saundaryalahari'. The Adi Shankara also composed a vartika on the Commentary on 'Yoga Sutras' by Vyasa. that has given a methology to describe and correct effortless meditation. Establishing the checking proccedure was one of the smartest things the Marshy ever did. That way, anyone can get checked by a certified Meditation Guide to make sure that they are practicing correctly the effortless way. You can't transcend using concentration or mind control. If you don't understand the mechanics of consciousness you probably need to get checked. Marshy reccomends getting checked every eighteen months, and it's free for life. The Turk, Vaj and the rest of the dreamers and New Agers are lost in phraseology and will most probably not get out of that mud in this lifetime. Anyone can make TMO status claims. But, it's just obvious that TM is the best and the fastest technique on the entire planet. TM simply provides the *ideal* opportunity for transcending. That's why they called it the 'Royal Yoga' in India.
[FairfieldLife] Re: Shri Adi Shankara raises and answers Questions
Thank you for that, ve-da! --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: . Shri Adi Shankara Raises and Answers Some Important Questions __ What is the best thing a spiritual aspirant can do? Carry out his guru's instructions. What must be avoided? Deeds which lead us into greater ignorance of the truth. Who is a guru? He who has found the truth of Brahman and is always concerned for the welfare of his disciples. What is the first and most important duty for a man of right understanding? To cut through (transcend) the bonds of worldly desire. How can one be liberated? By attaining the knowledge of Brahman. Who, in this world, can be called pure? He whose mind is pure. Who can be called wise? He who can discriminate between the real and the unreal. What poisons the spiritual aspirant? Neglect of his guru's teachings. For one who has achieved human birth, what is the most desirable objective? To realize that which is his ultimate good and to be constantly engaged in doing good to others. What deludes a man like an intoxicating drink? Attachment to the objects of the senses. What are thieves? The objects which steal our hearts away from the truth. What causes the bondage of worldly desire? Thirst to enjoy these objects. What is the obstacle to spiritual growth? Laziness. What is the best weapon with which to subdue others? Sound reasoning. Wherein lies strength? In patience. Where is poison? Within the wicked. What is fearlessness? Dispassion. What is most to be feared? To become possessed by your own wealth. What is most rarely found among mankind? Love for the Lord. What are the evils most difficult to rid one's self of? Jealousy and envy. Who is dear to the Lord? He who is fearless and takes away fear from others. How does one attain liberation? By practicing spiritual disciplines. Who is most lovable? The knower of Brahman. How does one develop the power of discrimination? Through service to an elder. Who are elders? Those who have realized the ultimate truth. Who is truly wealthy? He who worships the Lord with devotion. Who profits from his life? The humble man. Who is a loser? He who is proud. What is the most difficult task for a man? To keep his mind under constant control. Who protects an aspirant? His guru. Who is the teacher of this world? The Lord. How does one attain wisdom? By the grace of the Lord. How is one liberated? Through devotion to the Lord. Who is the Lord? He who leads us out of ignorance. What is ignorance? The obstacle to the unfoldment of the Divine which is within us. What is the ultimate Reality? Brahman. What is unreal? That which disappears when knowledge awakens. How long has ignorance existed? From a time without beginning. What is unavoidable? The death of the body. Whom should we worship? An incarnation of God. What is liberation? The destruction of our ignorance. Who is not to be trusted? He who lies habitually. What is the strength of a holy man? His trust in God. Who is a holy man? He who is forever blissful. Who is free from sin? He who chants the name of the Lord. What is the source of all the scriptures? The sacred syllable OM. What carries us across the ocean of worldliness? The lotus feet of the Lord - they carry us like a great ship. Who is bound? He who is attached to worldliness. Who is free? He who is dispassionate. How is heaven attained? The attainment of heaven is freedom from cravings. What destroys craving? Realization of one' s true self. What is the gate to hell? Lust. Who lives in happiness? He who has attained samadhi. Who is awake? He who discriminates between right and wrong. Who are our enemies? Our sense organs, when they are uncontrolled. Who are our friends? Our sense organs, when they are controlled. Who is poor? He who is greedy. Who totally blind? He who is lustful. Who has overcome the world? He who has conquered his own mind. What are the duties of a spiritual aspirant? To keep company with the holy, to renounce all thoughts of me and mine, to devote himself to God. Whose birth is blessed? His who does not have to be reborn. Who is immortal? He who does not have to pass through another death. When is one established in the ideal of renunciation? When one knows that Atman and Brahman are one. What is right action? Action which pleases the Lord. In this world, what is the greatest terror? The fear of death. Who is the greatest hero? He who is not terror-stricken by the arrows which shoot from the eyes of a beautiful girl. Who is poor? He who is not contented. What is meanness? To beg from someone who has less than you. Whom should we honor? Him who does not beg
