Light Of Life

Author(s): Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation

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Now, you realise that eyes are necessary to see light and that if there is any defect in the eyes, light cannot be seen. If we do not see an object with our eyes and if we merely imagine it and if what we imagine is different from the object, then it would be a serious blunder.
What one should know abouf the soul and the Dharma, and what one should know about one's own activities and austerities, cannot be known unless the distortions of the mind are completely removed. We can see the samsar with our physical eyes, but we can visualize and realize the soul only with the help of the mental eyes. The strength of the soul can be realized only with the mind; and we can attain that realization only when we have removed all the distortions of our minds. You will not need any assistance or guidance then. There will not be any need for your asking questions; and you will not also need any answers, You will get your answers naturally.
You must realize that you cannot get answers to your questions as long as your minds are blind and as long as there are distortions in your mind. Everyday, you place before me new questions. You say, "Maharaj, kindly tell us something about Dharma". My reply would be, "Dharma is in the soul. Dharma is closely related to the soul and your question, the next day would be, "What is the soul?" and my reply would be "You can never see the soul".
"Then you tell us what exactly spiritual experience is".
Everyday, you will place before me such questions; and if I tell you something wrong about the soul, you will go away carrying a wrong impression. Many times, this can lead to serious blunders. There will be a great difference between the explanation and the comprehension. I have to tell you that you must endeavour to reach that stage, once. You must carry out the right endeavours to attain answers.to your questions; and that will help you to get full answers
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