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Prescribed Pathways to Quiescence of Mind #36
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As the Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi, has related, “You need Peace of Mind first and foremost. Nothing of any real substance can be attained without Peace of Mind.” According to Lord Vasishtha, there are many pathways to this profound peace, and they are well suited to the individual temperaments of all living beings.
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To renounce the world, whether one is a monk or a householder, is most important. Peace of mind comes after such renunciation is attained. And there are levels of detachment that reveal the progress of a practitioner dedicated to this beneficial end. This weaning of the immature mind off of the idea that the world, separate from Brahman is real, reflects authentic progress along the razor’s-edged path of spirituality. The twelve levels of Vairagya act as a definitive measure for such rare internal advancement.
Spiritual Awakening by Stages #190
One of the concerns of all spiritual aspirants, once the path to Reality has been set foot upon, is whether or not any progress is being made. The realized souls of India, those unique beings who walk the path to Enlightenment every time they incarnate for the highest good of living beings, have come to see that a few well-marked stages become evident as the radiant road to realization opens up before them. Noting these down for others in the future, they have classed them into four general phases of growth and progress. Sri Ramakrishna has spoken of them as well in His Gospel, giving out the characteristics of each in no uncertain terms.
The 4 Treasures & 6 Jewels of Vedanta #199
Called Sadhanachatushtaya, the Four Treasures with their Six Jewels are one of Vedanta’s mostly highly cherished systems. They also bespeak of a system of practice that is characteristically of the mind, as well. The desire to practice spiritual disciplines takes place in the mind first, then works its way out to the other levels of ones being. To purify the mind first, then, if that is possible for the aspirant, is the wisest way to proceed. To use viveka to “separate the wheat from the chaff” makes for the safest and surest way to move forward towards the Goal of Enlightenment, or moksha. Along the way, the other three treasures with their six jewels naturally join together to aid the seeker in this noblest of human ventures.
4 Mighty & Noble Combats #184
One of the revealing statements in spiritual life tells of the eskimo who must watch snow conditions very carefully every day in order that his survival, and that of his family, is assured. The meaning is that a sadhaka, or adept spiritual aspirant, must observe his/her own consciousness daily for signs of both dangers and realizations arising there, for his spiritual progress depends upon it. The wisdom chart concerning the Four Mighty & Noble Combats provides a simple and straightforward explanation for this necessity, like a sentinel on watch day and night for signs of progress or retardation. All is indeed well in the kingdom of the soul when such a watchman is on duty and scrutinizing the scene.