Saturday 22 April 2017

16. Spirit and its Force



DISCOURSES ON
RADHASOAMI FAITH

BY
MAHARAJ SAHAB
Pandit Brahm Sankar Misra, M.A.


16. SPIRIT AND ITS SOURCE

            29. We have now reached the stage where it becomes necessary to determine the region of the Supreme Creator, and also the present location of the traveller (the spirit-entity) to that region, as unless these two matters are settled, there can be no definiteness and practicability in the means undertaken for the performance of the journey. As we have stated that the spirit-force is the source of prime energy and that the forces of nature are dependent for their existence upon it, it would not be incorrect to infer that many common features of similarity would be found in the spirit-force and in the natural forces. It would not therefore by unjustifiable for us to further infer that the spirit-force, like the forces of nature, partakes of the influences of its original source, and that whatever it converges and forms its focus, the conditions brought about are, to some extent, similar to those present in the original source, the similarity being complete when the converging lens or mirror does not introduce an element of obstruction. In the physical universe, such a complete likeness is very rarely met with. A very near approach, however, is to be found in the human form which is the most developed condition of sentient entity on this earth. In short, the study of the human cosmos would be the most practical and convenient method for a comprehension of the universal cosmos, and for determining roughly the various parts into which the creation has been divided, and for finding out the region of Supreme Bliss. The study of the vast expanse of objective creation, even with the aid of the best appliances, would be futile, as the scope of the physical senses does not extend even to many of the lower subtle planes that exist in creation. A proper examination of spiritual emanations is, therefore, the only practical course of research for the object we have in view.

8 comments:

  1. Indeed human body is the microcosm of the entire macrocosm. That is why it has been said - badi karni maanush tan paya. The human form has the entire creation in smaller form within it. This reality can be understood and experienced through spiritual practices carried out under an able master.

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  2. It can thus be attempted to infer that the Orchestrated Merger of Human Consciousness with the symphony of Universal Consciousness through Better Worldliness practices may ultimately carve out the path towards Supreme Spiritual Bliss.

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    1. What is better worldliness practices? Please elaborate.

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    2. Yes...discussing more elaborately shall help us to understand things in a better way. Generally saints in their writings hint the things in a cryptic mode. Instead of just posting one or two general comments...it would be helpful if we discuss things in a detailed way for better understanding....

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    3. Yes, Ravi, I agree. Perhaps detailed and elaborate discussion is the main purpose for installation of this sort of a Internet Discussion Forum. Some new understanding may also emerge. We should all be ready to embrace it.

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  3. Better worldliness will come when the concept of superman will be followed by us. Superman according to Radhasoami Faith is one who has the qualities of all the castes in him. Like the Brahman he has or is making an effort to realise the Supreme Being, like the Kshatriya he is ready to protect and help the weak and downtrodden, like the vaishya he is ready to accumulate money so that it can be utilised for the benefit of all sections of society and like a shudra he does not hesitate to serve humanity in any capacity whatsoever.

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  4. Better worldliness will come when the concept of superman will be followed by us. Superman according to Radhasoami Faith is one who has the qualities of all the castes in him. Like the Brahman he has or is making an effort to realise the Supreme Being, like the Kshatriya he is ready to protect and help the weak and downtrodden, like the vaishya he is ready to accumulate money so that it can be utilised for the benefit of all sections of society and like a shudra he does not hesitate to serve humanity in any capacity whatsoever.

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    1. Thanks a lot for elaborating on the topic ‘Better Worldliness’.

      I too firmly believe that the qualities of ‘SUPERMAN’ are very much necessary for any society to flourish. But this definition of ‘SUPERMAN’ sometimes, appears to me as more hypothetical rather than practical. I am pretty sure that this ‘definition’ demands relatively more time for its practical manifestation into reality.

      There are lot many parameters influencing all of us which are acting as main hurdles, in achieving the dream of SUPERMAN. Now the question is how to overcome these hurdles?

      Some may suggest that we should teach moral values right from the beginning of childhood. But as we know that no two brains work in the same way, a common course of delivery of these morals cannot produce same or desired effect on the minds of the children. Also the family circumstances, the maturity of their elders, the surrounding cultural parameters etc have their influence on the little minds. ‘Karmas’ of course have a vast effect on all of us. This experiment on children may not produce a better result, unless and until we engage them under more idealistic conditions.

      Day by Day, life is getting more and more complicated. No time is left after daily mundane activities. For many ‘SELF’ or ‘SELF REALIZATION’ are alien words. Many confusing theories of RELIGION & GOD are prevailing in the society. Identifying a proper theory, learning, understanding, practicing and realizing is another big challenge.

      We should device a proper mechanism to deal with these influencing factors.

      Coming to service to humanity, it is not a simple thing. A lot of sacrifice is necessary to serve humanity. It’s very tough task. Many epics discussed on this topic in much more detailed fashion.

      Some of these thoughts mentioned above confuses me a lot and I wonder sometimes that whether it is possible to design a better realistic system for the materialization of concepts of ‘Better Worldliness’ & 'SUPERMAN.

      Please throw some light on this.

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