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“We must never be disappointed of the Divine Grace”
(Silence Speaks, Second Edition, pg 313)
Sri. M.Radha Krishna Murthy
While dealing with several items of sadhana relating
to the role to be played by an abhyasi, Babuji
Maharaj observes thus. Comparing the unregulated
activities of the mind and indriyas to the barking
of dogs at a passing elephant, He instructs us to be
busy with worship and devotion never getting
disheartened with such temporary disturbances one is
sure to encounter during sadhana.
2. While the topic relates to the Divine Grace, it
is pertinent to deal with the same in some greater
detail. Human being is the crown of God’s creation,
as he alone is the proud inheritor of the finest
Divine gift (viz; the mind), which is the patrimony
of the entire progeny of mankind reserved specially
for this species in creation. The reason for this
most favoured treatment may not be far to seek as
presumably, the creator wants the human race to
reflect Him in all His glory by maintaining a state
of moderation in all respects by human being with
additional equipment, besides mind, having been his
prized possessions namely, the sense organs and
motor organs. Blessed are those who have them
all, and that
too completely functional with no
deficiencies in working, assisting the human being
to help him in playing his role as expected of him
by the creator. Birth in a congenial atmosphere and
surroundings with no worry and care for a good
survival free from wants of daily needs, may be one
of the contributory factors for developing a proper
orientation to God. Primarily, there should be a
development of tendency in a person to draw lessons
from the routine of life about the impermanency of
the pleasures, a keen discerning observation of
pains leading to a sort of detachment in life to the
daily experiences. If a person of this nature, prone
to be attached to religious practices may soon
develop a quest for a more realistic and lasting
means of solution to life.
3. All of us, who are practicing the system of
Pranahuti aided Meditation undoubtedly are aware of
the existence of a higher level of consciousness
than that in which most persons of ordinary level
exist. All the above endowments with which we are
all gifted are due to the availability of Divine
Grace. Whether, deservingly or otherwise, we are in
the system which itself is a sign of having the
Divine Grace, as coming under the guidance of a
competent Master is a sign there for. Our beloved
Master Sri Rama ChandraJi Maharaj Himself observes
thus; “I consider it as Divine Grace, if one gets
under the charge of a perfect Master. However, it
depends upon your grace to set into action for your
ownself. I
shall, however, request you to watch and see whether
His grace has already come into action or not. If
without sufficient abhyas you try to draw His will
towards yourself, it shall then be your own will
that shall begin working in you, and there by you
will promote in yourself nothing but leaps of
fancies and crowding thoughts. This condition shall
be presenting to your view only an effigy of
spirituality. You say that when you experience a
condition which promotes peace you conclude it to be
effect of my working. What can I say to it? Just
watch and contemplate over it, linking your mind
with the thought then alone may it be possible to
understand”1.
4. The precise context of Babuji’s observation
quoted above, is the advice of Babuji to an abhyasi
to create in himself, the things required for the
actual experience of that which he means to seek
(viz; Realization ).
“ No doubt you believe in Divine Grace, but
that kind of shallow belief cannot serve the
purpose nor can it even be called as grace at all”2.
Babuji delicately hints at the action expected of
from the abhyasi stating that it depends upon the
abhyasis’s grace to set Master into action for the
abhyasis’s own self. Babuji means thereby, that
effort is needed on the part of the abhyasi to
derive grace from the Master (viz; Divinity), as
otherwise, the abhyasi deludes himself with his
fanciful thoughts leading him nowhere.
5. The purport of the above discussion brings home
the point that it is not that easy to get Divine
Grace, as a matter of asking or simply wishing for
it can one easily have it.
It has got to
be worked out with great amount of effort,
discipline, regularity and with love and devotion.
Great amount of disciplined behaviour at each step
is needed in abhyas.
6. Moulding oneself to be a deserving individual for
Divine Grace, following of the basics in sadhana is
a must. Master’s guidance and support is invaluable.
In this most refined, remodelled system of Raja Yoga
sadhana, the Divine efflugunce is introduced into
the abhyasis’s heart by the Master through the rare
and unique method of yogic Transmission(viz;
Pranahuti). The divine impulse thus introduced
begins working which can gradually be felt
by the practicant depending upon the
sensitivity that he develops over a period of time,
which is a slow process taking long periods
of sustained, dedicated and assiduous sadhana
by the abhyasi.
Constant exposure to series of Pranahuti
sessions during individual sittings
and group satsangs will be of immense value
in getting the system cleaned of the deep seated
samskaras accumulated over long periods, acting as
impediments in progress.
Individual
practice of cleaning by abhyasi with his self effort
helps in removal of impurities collected on a daily
basis. Meditation on points ‘B’ prior to morning
Meditation helps cleaning of impurities.
7. As no definite time is fixed for prayer, it is
always convenient to the sadhaka to invoke God’s
grace by keeping His company through constant
remembrance and being in His thought to the extent
possible. Retention of good condition experienced
during Meditation (individual or in weekly satsangs)
as long as possible during the day also is helpful
for quick progress.
8. Commandments are sacred Divine dictates that
descended on pujya Babuji Maharaj in his superfine
state of consciousness.
They are
prescribed for strict implementation by all abhyasis
of Natural path (PAM) for spiritual upliftment.
There is no specific sequence or order in which they
need to be followed. A brief discussion would be
helpful to be aware of the importance of their
implementation in deriving Divine Grace.
9. While commandments especially One, Two and three
are for conditioning the body and mind for daily
spiritual practices, rest of the commandments
determine the extent of devotional attitude to be
developed by the sadhaka with an eye on their
constant practice to mould oneself in terms of
commandment Nine to arouse love and piety in others.
Daily encounter with trying conditions that present
themselves for being experienced duly taking them as
Divine blessings (commandment 5) and as heavenly
gifts with gratitude not attributing
them with revenge deemed as caused by others
(commandment 7) require great amount and a high
degree of patience, forbearance and fortitude, as is
not normally expected of a person of average
temperament. Maintaining simplicity and plainness to
have greater identicality with nature (commandment
4) is really a trying one, since garb (mask) of
duplicity is almost a natural phenomenon with most
human beings though not with all. Precept is always
an easy virtue than practice. All of us regularly
practice Meditation on points ‘A’. before bed time
which helps cleaning of atmosphere with the noble
thought of universal brotherhood while practicing
9 ‘o’ clock universal prayer treating all
people as devoted
brothers and sisters is also to serve the
same purpose.(commandment 6). Happiness in eating is
most welcome by all, but it should not be forgotten
to live in Divine thought for adherence to the
commandment 8. Honest and pious earnings being taken
care of is a special virtue developed and practiced
by most practicants of PAM. One can be confident
enough to declare that Babuji’s dictum in this
regard is certainly received with utmost value to be
practiced. Similarly, an honest trial by all
abhyasis of PAM for strict adherence of the first
dictum of commandment 5 (viz; Be Truthful) is always
on the top of the items of daily practice.
All of our
entire effort in sadhana is only for culmination in
this brave adventure of representing ourselves as
Reality wants us to present ourselves. Ofcourse, the
narrower interpretation of speaking truth (for being
truthful) is certainly a matter of routine for all
abhyasis. Bed time prayer with all necessary
ingredients in commandment 10 is unfailing, for
speedy progress, resolving not to allow the
repetition of wrongs committed (knowingly) or
unknowingly. Repentence each day of the shortcomings
should not be forgotten.
10. Intense restlessness to reach the goal should
naturally be the main concern of every serious
practicant. In furtherance of this feature, every
practicant must always be on the lookout whether his
efforts made are in the correct direction enabling
his steady movement on the path of grace. Wading
through Pind-desh is a really trying pursuit.
Getting out of the inferior type of
superconsciousness and to reach out to Brahmanda
region would itself amount to a great achievement,
which is rendered possible by practice in Pranahuti
aided meditation. Developing ‘Mahaviswasa’ in the
Master, His support and following the path with
utmost devotion, surrendering
everything to Him with full consciousness
that He is aware of all of our needs and with a firm
attitude that anything that is bound to happen is at
his will, keeps our movement steady on the path of
grace; granting grace at the appropriate time is His
pleasure. We are always at His mercy and He is all
in all for us.
Seeking His Blessings.
Pranams.
References:
1. Silence Speaks Second Edn. P.343-344.
2. Silence Speaks Second Edn. P.343.
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