Words from the Master

In Sanskrit, the word illusion is translated as Maya.

We say, ya ma iti Maya, which means that which does not exist is Maya!

That which does not exist, but which continuously disturbs! That is the property of Maya! You simply give life to it, that’s all. Comparison is pure illusion. Yes…?

Swamiji, it is better that we don’t look at either side of the line!

Why do you say that? And anyway, why should you fear to look? The fact that you are afraid to look itself shows that you are running away from your own mind. If you can look, but not be affected by what you see – then you have found the right way.

When you are able to look at everything, what you have and what others have and feel fulfillment all the time, then this chakra will be in an energized condition. See, be very clear: I am not using the word ‘contentment’. People often say, “Learn to be contented.” You can never learn to be contented.

Contentment has to flower as a result of an experiential understanding of the negative existence of comparison and jealousy. It has to flower out of a deep feeling of gratitude for whatever has been given to you. This cannot be imposed from outside. It has to flower from within.

Just try to understand clearly whatever is being told to you. By repeatedly listening to the truth, you can open up a space within you where it can be experienced. Every problem has the solution in it if you are willing to look into it deeply and with a sincere mind. If you just look into comparison and jealousy deeply and consciously, you will be able to see that it is a mere play of your mind, and nothing more than that.

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This excerpt has been taken from the book: Guaranteed Solutions.