The Supreme Soul is a soul, with the same form
as human souls. The only difference is in the qualities, not in the size. We
have rightly thought that he is great, but His greatness doesn't mean that He
is expanded throughout the entire universe. The power of a soul has no
connection with its physical dimensions at all.
Some people are of the view that the Supreme
Soul is formless. Anything that exists must have a form. Qualities indeed are
formless, but the source of those qualities cannot be without form. For
example, fragrance has no form but the flower does. Just as the sun has form
but the light and warmth it radiates do not.
The Supreme Soul has a form, but
the qualities radiating from Him do not. In other words the Supreme Soul is not
love but the source of love; the Supreme Soul is not truth but the source of
truth, etc. If he is formless then communication with Him is impossible. The
very word "yoga" implies a meeting between two entities, both of
which have a form, if not a physical one, a subtle (non-physical) one.
The Supreme Soul is a conscient (living) micro
star just as I am. Knowing his form, I can bring that image onto the screen of
my mind and begin immediately to experience his powers and qualities by
associating them with that beautiful form. There is much more value in
meditating (concentrating) on his form and qualities than in focusing on one's
breath, candle flames, etc.
The Triangle Of Spiritual Energy
Harmony within the self and with others is based
on the accuracy of three aspects of remembrance: the ability to disconnect,
connect and reconnect.
When I disconnect my thoughts from outside
influences, stepping back from actions and words, then I can go into silence
and connect with the self. To plug into the self, l use the thought: “Om
Shanti” or “I am a peaceful soul”. This thought is the current that activates
my eternal resource of peace and the qualities that emanate from this peace.
The first step in meditation is always to connect with the self: what we call
the inward step.
The next step in meditation is vertical, where,
within one second, my concentrated thought connects my mind with the Supreme
Source of Peace.
Silence and love give the mind wings to break
the pull of gravity and to fly and unite with the One, who is the purest point
of energy in the universe. This vertical connection from the point of the self,
the soul, to the point of the universe, the Supreme Soul, gives the mind fresh
new energy. This fresh energy is divine spiritual power and cannot be found in,
or taken from, a human being. Therefore, if I wish to recharge myself, to
rediscover and restore the original balance and harmony within myself, the
second movement made by my mind must be vertical.
(To be continued tomorrow …)
Message for the day
True service is always free from expectations.
Projection:
It is very natural for me to help others when I
see them in need. At that time I don't expect anything from them and continue
to help. But when I need help or support I begin to expect from those whom I had
helped and if they don't, my feelings are hurt.
Solution:
At the time that I am providing help, I need to
consciously remind myself not to have expectations. Again when I need help and
I find myself expecting from others, I need to explain to myself that whatever
help I have given will surely come back to me at the right time. The seed that
I have sown will not be wasted away but will surely bear fruit.
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