Monday, 08 February 2010
Transformation, on both the individual and collective levels, is possible on this Earth. Within your mind/body complex there is an immortal soul, a soul that fire cannot burn, sword cannot cut, water cannot drown, and immune to any disease or misfortune. That soul has the capacity and potential for adaptability. Actually, that is how creation happens: the soul takes the shape it needs. This potential is fully within everyone.
Transformation happens only when we truly resolve to change our outlook. First we have to purify our hearts and minds, and this can be done step by step, in a yogic way. Genuine spirituality does need and demand of us certain virtues. See that you care for and pay attention to others, but first and foremost keep your focus on your Lord. This will make you free from disturbance and miseries. You will become more peaceful, joyful and blessed.
The underlying foundation for transformation must always be built upon classical roots. This does not mean orthodoxy or traditionalism but that which is changeless and eternal. It has been called Sanatana Dharma, the "Eternal Path," in which God is seen as the underlying Reality of everything. This classical path is for everyone, whether young or old, rich or poor, even materialist or atheist. Since the Spirit is in everyone and our innate potential is there, why should it not be appealing and applicable to all? When the majority of humanity awakens to this higher consciousness, it will usher in a global transformation.
The first step is simply relaxation; this is very important. If you have a distracted mind, you will not see solutions even when they are right in front of you. Moreover, you cannot relax if you are preoccupied with time. Therefore, to help this relaxation process, try to transcend your focus on time. Secondly, never try to solve tension with tension, or argument with argument. If someone betrays you, don't betray him. If someone doesn't accept your friendship, just stay away. You may find that the problem is not even a problem. These things are solved by residing back within yourself, by relaxing your mind. To discover your inner wealth, you have to become imperturbable.
Transformation occurs within rather than without, but in order to go within we must have peace around us. We have to learn how to let go of disturbing ideas, relationships and situations, and not give them much importance. Relaxation is a healing process and the whole mechanism is within you. The things you are seeking outside - peace, love, satisfaction - begin to emerge from within.
Excerpted from the Satsang, Transformation, published in Light of Consciousness Vol 4#3, from the original recorded Satsang, Inner Transformation (P-47), available on CD.
