Visible Attainments of Sadhana
=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya
Accumulation of worldly possessions and riches is automatically reflected in a person’s nature, attitude and conduct. A healthy person looks strong and beautiful. Affluent persons are full of pomp and show. Intelligence of a man is reflected in his speech, conduct and behaviour. In the same way, when spiritual treasure is amassed, its impact becomes apparent. Sadhana is bound to result in siddhi, which means extraordinary achievements.
Even ordinary persons attain success by dint of their industriousness and resources but the success attained in the spiritual field is exemplary and unique and it cannot be attained by solitary efforts of an ego-centered person. It is a matter of deep lament that spirituality has been degenerated to the level of jugglery by quacks and people mistake mere conjurer’s tricks as proofs of spiritual attainments. An acrobat displays his acrobatic feats so that people may be dazzled, amazed and surprised. He thus gets tumultuous applause and earns money. But none of these feats fulfills the purpose of doing any public good. It is simply a means to earn a livelihood.
There are several persons amongst the so-called saints who, by showing such magical stunts, strut about as persons of great spiritual attainment. Simple people are often heard having been cheated by some persons by raising a hand in the air and producing cardamom, sweetmeats etc., or professing to possess the power of doubling the currency notes. It is foolish on the part of the common people that they are unable to distinguish siddhis of the spiritual plane from mere jugglery and miraculous stunts. It is essential to understand the fundamental difference between the life style, morality and daily routine of a siddha purusha (saint) and those who are mere jugglers or acrobats. Sadhana which leads to siddhi, means undertaking specific tasks which are related to the overall welfare of mankind and which are so great and extensive that a person cannot accomplish them single-handedly through his own strength and efforts.
Still, there are people who have enough courage, who go ahead and ultimately accomplish aims, which initially appeared to be unattainable. In due course they get people’s participation also. Spiritually awakened souls move ahead even in the absence of resources and cooperation and believe in rowing alone their boat across the river with self-confidence and faith in God. Ordinary people have a different mentality. They undertake a work only after they are convinced of getting resources and others’ cooperation. [Autobiography of Pujya Gurudev, continued from the previous issue]
Even ordinary persons attain success by dint of their industriousness and resources but the success attained in the spiritual field is exemplary and unique and it cannot be attained by solitary efforts of an ego-centered person. It is a matter of deep lament that spirituality has been degenerated to the level of jugglery by quacks and people mistake mere conjurer’s tricks as proofs of spiritual attainments. An acrobat displays his acrobatic feats so that people may be dazzled, amazed and surprised. He thus gets tumultuous applause and earns money. But none of these feats fulfills the purpose of doing any public good. It is simply a means to earn a livelihood.
There are several persons amongst the so-called saints who, by showing such magical stunts, strut about as persons of great spiritual attainment. Simple people are often heard having been cheated by some persons by raising a hand in the air and producing cardamom, sweetmeats etc., or professing to possess the power of doubling the currency notes. It is foolish on the part of the common people that they are unable to distinguish siddhis of the spiritual plane from mere jugglery and miraculous stunts. It is essential to understand the fundamental difference between the life style, morality and daily routine of a siddha purusha (saint) and those who are mere jugglers or acrobats. Sadhana which leads to siddhi, means undertaking specific tasks which are related to the overall welfare of mankind and which are so great and extensive that a person cannot accomplish them single-handedly through his own strength and efforts.
Still, there are people who have enough courage, who go ahead and ultimately accomplish aims, which initially appeared to be unattainable. In due course they get people’s participation also. Spiritually awakened souls move ahead even in the absence of resources and cooperation and believe in rowing alone their boat across the river with self-confidence and faith in God. Ordinary people have a different mentality. They undertake a work only after they are convinced of getting resources and others’ cooperation. [Autobiography of Pujya Gurudev, continued from the previous issue]
Countinue.
Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma
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