6.28.2006

Advaita and me

Undeniably, advaita currently means nothing more to me than a series of sensations the idea produces in this body.

true advaita would consist of a firm and total realization of the oneness and the 'bliss' alone cannot be it. it has to be complete and firm in thought, deed and action.

how can this be accomplished is a major question.

and the answer is now.

i remember having noticed 2day that the best indicator of character is common sense stuff that we do.
for me, to practice advaita in the day to day life would involve this :

1) simplification and minimization of thought.
2) control of objectfication inside the mind (too much thought and coloured thought is damaging)
3) even when thinking about ppl / things is necessary, think in terms of love / oneness / positivity
4) to do good as and when the opportunity arises. never refrain out of any kind of fear.
never hesitate when the opportunity to do good arises.
5) establish the correct habits to take care of the daily routine tasks so that no mental energy is frittered on that.
6) continually understand the various thoughts and
7) always produce positive energy, asserting the divine within. continuous assertion of the divine irrespective of the failure is necessary and it will kill laziness and fatigue.

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