What is within changes without too
Etena Bhutendriyeshu Dharma Lakshanaavastha Parinamaha Vyakhyathaha|
When the mind is modified through constant practice of the Yama, Niyama, Asana Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi into three states - Samadhi, an experience of dense consciousness, one-pointedness of mind and a cessation of thoughts, the functioning of the sense organse are also transformed.
What happens within is also expressed outside as Dharma, Lakshana and Avastha. With the mental transformation, the sense organs of perception and action also function according to thair dharma or nature and not according to the whims and fancies of the mind. They gain a proper definition of purpose and hence do not go astray. They are well settled in their own positions, contente to be where they are. There is no unchecked desire of its own to be fulfilled. They quieten down their role and obey the wisdom of the intellect-supported mind. - SS
6 comments:
wow!!this is possible? amazing!!extremely challenging to put these into practice! where or how does one begin to bring the change in habitual ways?
madam
Thank u very much for your blog Its nice am a reader of your articles in New Indian Express..IS it possible to get your articles (twice a week) in a separate blog with archives included.I found it little difficult in searching in NIE website they dont have search based on authors or category ..Is it possible Thanking you for giving right knowledge..i am trying to learn & follow.kumar
Anonymous 1: This is possible and there is nothing challenging about it, except that one needs the patience and dedication. Ultimately, it is not because of the practice and sadhana that one is able to see the truth, but just that it is an effort the seeker puts in. The truth is not dependent on these efforts however. It chooses to reveal itself.
The beginning of change in habitual ways begins now and with the smallest of steps. Each conquest of habit makes the journey much more graceful.
Anonymous 2: I am sorry that you are unable to find the columns. I am not in a position right now to update them on blogs. I hope and pray that you may find the columns accessible on the internet soon and with ease. Namaste.
this is for anonymous 2 - please go to the newindianexpress.com site and type in 'swahilya' in the search,and he/she would find a mind boggling number of articles to choose from almost 700 pages!
happy reading.
once again thank you madam for writing these articles. you too have enriched our lives with them.
best wishes.jyothi
Dear Jyothi, Thank you. I said "Hope and Pray," and my prayer has worked. What you have mentioned is news to me too. Thank you.
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