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Freedom from Opinions......
Freedom from Opinions....
experience, but youngsters and children become upset upon hearing negative opinions about them; some even go into depression. They isolate themselves and do not talk to or meet anyone. They lock themselves in a room and get engrossed in negative thoughts.
Parmatma says, only one who is committing sins, doing wrong deeds and is guilty, should be afraid. One who has a clean heart should not worry about the world.
Parmatma has said that validations from others are incomplete because they do not have a comprehensive, clear vision, nor do they know the future. Their opinions are based on what others have heard & seen and told them. They themselves are not aware of the happenings. Hence, one should not be perturbed by what others think, say or believe.
One who is worried about others' opinions can never care for his soul. Parmatma's divine sermons were creating a pious feeling in everyone's heart. Parmatma's discourse was touching the heart of one and all. People were deeply engrossed, so much so, that they did not realize how quickly the time was passing by. It was evening and the sun had set. Suddenly, a sadhaviji (female ascetic) looked around her and realized that all the other sadhavijis had left; she was the only one sitting in the samovasaran. She was so engrossed in Parmatma's discourse that she lost track of time.
You must always be aware that, "I am a soul." The body is different from the soul, then, why should I get upset?
Neither should I express opinions about others, nor should I listen to others' opinions. Some people may praise you to make you feel good, but, you should know how true it is! A knowledgeable person will not praise anyone, because he is aware of the true nature of the person.
A true listener is one who is unaware of what is happening around him; one who is attentive of what is happening around him is not a true listener.
Parmatma says that validation by an incomplete person is valueless, hence, one should not get upset upon hearing praises or criticism from others, He, who does not care about the world, is an accomplice. He, who worries about the opinion of others, is always upset.
The sadhaviji was distressed. Immediately, she left and went back to her Guru. As she entered the upashraya, she saw her Guru waiting at the entrance. Sadhavi Mrugavati fell at the feet of her Guru Chandanbala. Guru Chandanbala said, "Are you not aware that a sadhavi cannot stay out after sunset. You should be aware of the time." Mrugavati was so engrossed in listening to Parmatma's preaching that she had not realized it was evening and the sun had set.
One should never worry about anyone. One who serves Dev and Guru is always composed, whereas, one who worries about the world is always anxious; he apprehends, "What will others think? What will they say?" He who is engrossed in such worldly thoughts can never progress on Parmatma's path.
But, "Don't you realize what time it is?" were the harsh words that pierced her heart
It was a mistake which was not committed intentionally, it had happened inadvertently.
There are many accomplices who have reached a high level of sadhana but become upset and anxious upon hearing something bad about them. Why?
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