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I really liked this: In the sense objects the senses take delight in attraction and aversion set in ambush; fall not into their spell for they are the obstacles besetting the soul from its course.
I was amazed at all the info you were able to get in in this modest, yet highly poignant post! It is all about the ego getting in the way that prevents one from reaching the vastness , universal as it were of divinity! Once that is accomplished I believe this world become of little value with the exception of doing the will of the Lord as he prescribes! But the freedom, mentally to outside the 'gross body', it is so darn inhibiting! To lose the ego sets one free to pursue the realm of divinity and then it becomes crystal clear for me! But I have noticed I do battle with my ego because it is so comfortable in my skin and wants to rule the roost! It can be a bitter battle as well! Just such a wonderful series you have going here! I am enthralled!
And thank you for your kind comments on my poetry! sam 
posted by
sam444
on June 11, 2010 at 12:31 PM
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This is a wonderful right abanerjee, the very depths into human weakness and try as you might, you tend to grasp at egoistical tendencies. That is a human trait. All I can do as you so aptly say in your last paragraph is to not try to sink in it. Thank you so much for the visit mere dost and oh..you always say nice things!!
posted by
shobana
on June 10, 2010 at 10:55 PM
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Re: With ecstatic love, the transcending of the ego
I couldn't agree with you more, cpklapper, that with ecstatic love, the transcending of the ego is best achieved, and is the most endearing of all other paths; as it is said, 'faith is a faculty higher than reason'. Those who are intellectuals faith comes with great difficulty, for the devotees it is faith and only faith and nothing else. Then there are people highly energetic and well-meaning, they turn to service of man, society, country with great zeal, and here service rendered to man is counted as service to God, such are karma yogis. Further still, are the skeptics for whom nothing works, except doubts. All these belonging to different types, if they have to start a journey, have to start from where they are stationed in life. That is why the different paths catering to a variety of temperaments is required. Thank you so much for your input.
posted by
anib
on June 10, 2010 at 9:59 PM
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Re: That's it that's what I tried to do with my life's work and what I try
You Kabu, are most definitely on the right thinking ... kind, compassionate, giving, sharing. Both of you are exemplary in so many ways. So, we all know that God has a special place for such fine and elevated people. It does take me a long time indeed to make complex things, and Sanskrit language is now almost obsolete, to try and put in as simple a way as is possible by me. On the other hand it brings me immense peace to be able to convey the profundity which you so delightedly partake of. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
posted by
anib
on June 10, 2010 at 9:36 PM
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With ecstatic love, the transcending of the ego
is achieved without unnecessary mortification. Of course, the servant of Love is ready for all necessary afflictions in his work.
posted by
cpklapper
on June 10, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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That's it that'swhat I tried to do with my life's work and what I try to do
here.......Not for my own ego but for God's glory.....Nursing was not for financial gain ever ....I took my wages of course...God knew I must sleep somewhere and eat.....but nursing was my giving to the world my vocation never my job.......writing now is my vocation...not for glory (just as well LOL) or for financial gain but to spread some love and concern and fun.....and the garden and animals...just to care for one corner of this earth and make it a happy and harmonious place for Fauna and Flora and us and to share with all who want to know about us.
This is what I gained from todays reading.........am I somewhere on the right thinking? I do try hard to keepup with your brilliant mind.
posted by
Kabu
on June 10, 2010 at 10:35 AM
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