Excerpt from Autobiography of a Yogi Chapter 35: THE CHRISTLIKE LIFE OF LAHORY MAHASAYAJI Disciple of Babaji and Guru of Sri Yukteswarji The great guru encouraged his various students to adhere to the good traditional discipline of their own faith. Stressing the all−inclusive nature of KRIYA as a practical technique of liberation, Lahiri Mahasaya then gave his chelas liberty to express their lives in conformance with environment and up bringing. “A Moslem should perform his NAMAJ {FN35−13} worship four times daily,” the master pointed out. “Four times daily a Hindu should sit in meditation. A Christian should go down on his knees four times daily, praying to God and then reading the Bible.” With wise discernment the guru guided his followers into the paths of BHAKTI (devotion), KARMA (action), JNANA (wisdom), or RAJA (royal or complete) YOGAS, according to each mans natural tendencies. The master, who was slow to give his permission to devotees wishing to enter the formal path of monkhood, always cautioned them to first reflect well on the austerities of the monastic life. The great guru taught his disciples to avoid theoretical discussion of the scriptures. “He only is wise who devotes himself to realizing, not reading only, the ancient revelations,” he said. “Solve all your problems through meditation. {FN35−14} Exchange unprofitable religious speculations for actual God−contact. Clear your mind of dogmatic theological debris; let in the fresh, healing waters of direct perception. Attune yourself to the active inner Guidance; the Divine Voice has the answer to every dilemma of life. Though mans ingenuity for getting himself into trouble appears to be endless, the Infinite Succor is no less resourceful.”
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