What are the pitfalls that we lead ourselves to, trapped in our worldly lives? What are the tips to avoid the pitfalls?
During the little time available, if you don't think of some good subject, but merely recollect the ignorant prattle of others, it is as if you too joined in the blame game. This is harmful to a devotee. One word following another produces anger and pain. The path of devotion is designed for suppressing, not developing these qualities. The talk of the fault finders is like the sound of bronze. Cheap metals make more sound. Gold which does not make sound is very valuable. So too, true devotees will remain mute, following the path of silence. Their tongue will be fully engaged in the repetition of the essential greatness of the Lord's Name. It is best that they have no respite for any other word. So do not permit the words of the bronze-voiced persons to enter your ears, instead fill them with the Name of the Lord.
What is the key quality that a devotee, aspiring to attain oneness with the Lord, should possess?
Alertness is a key quality that a devotee should cultivate. To attach oneself to the flimsy, paltry, foolishness of the world and to run after them and worry when they slip out of the hands or jump in glee when you get them, is avidya (Ignorance). On the other hand, if you are awaiting a chance to commune with the Divine, keeping awake for the opportunity of hearing the words of the Lord, imbibing their essence, that is called Vidyamaya (Internal Illusion). If a devotee gets this, they are fortunate. Develop this quality of alertness and dwell on the thoughts of God. Do not give it up or reduce for any reason to any extent. The thoughts will illuminate you and you will become holy without fail and attain the goal.
What are the important jewels that we should wear every single day?
I am now giving you some selected jewels, maxims of conduct, that are very important. Collect and treasure them well: Let Love be considered the very breath of your life. Believe that there is nothing greater than Truth, nothing more precious, nothing sweeter and nothing more lasting. Be always on the alert against the four sins that the tongue is prone to commit - Speaking falsehood, Speaking ill of others, Backbiting and Talking too much. It is best to attempt to control these tendencies. One must be always very vigilant, without a moment's carelessness against the eight sins that the mind perpetrates - Craving, Anger, Greed, Attachment, Impatience, Hatred, Egoism and Pride. Your primary duty is to keep all these things at a safe distance, free from yourself.
During the little time available, if you don't think of some good subject, but merely recollect the ignorant prattle of others, it is as if you too joined in the blame game. This is harmful to a devotee. One word following another produces anger and pain. The path of devotion is designed for suppressing, not developing these qualities. The talk of the fault finders is like the sound of bronze. Cheap metals make more sound. Gold which does not make sound is very valuable. So too, true devotees will remain mute, following the path of silence. Their tongue will be fully engaged in the repetition of the essential greatness of the Lord's Name. It is best that they have no respite for any other word. So do not permit the words of the bronze-voiced persons to enter your ears, instead fill them with the Name of the Lord.
What is the key quality that a devotee, aspiring to attain oneness with the Lord, should possess?
Alertness is a key quality that a devotee should cultivate. To attach oneself to the flimsy, paltry, foolishness of the world and to run after them and worry when they slip out of the hands or jump in glee when you get them, is avidya (Ignorance). On the other hand, if you are awaiting a chance to commune with the Divine, keeping awake for the opportunity of hearing the words of the Lord, imbibing their essence, that is called Vidyamaya (Internal Illusion). If a devotee gets this, they are fortunate. Develop this quality of alertness and dwell on the thoughts of God. Do not give it up or reduce for any reason to any extent. The thoughts will illuminate you and you will become holy without fail and attain the goal.
What are the important jewels that we should wear every single day?
I am now giving you some selected jewels, maxims of conduct, that are very important. Collect and treasure them well: Let Love be considered the very breath of your life. Believe that there is nothing greater than Truth, nothing more precious, nothing sweeter and nothing more lasting. Be always on the alert against the four sins that the tongue is prone to commit - Speaking falsehood, Speaking ill of others, Backbiting and Talking too much. It is best to attempt to control these tendencies. One must be always very vigilant, without a moment's carelessness against the eight sins that the mind perpetrates - Craving, Anger, Greed, Attachment, Impatience, Hatred, Egoism and Pride. Your primary duty is to keep all these things at a safe distance, free from yourself.
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