THE SADGURUS MAHIMA : THE FORGIVER OF SINS Absolute cessation of suffering cannot be attained without liberation from material existence and liberation cannot be attained as long as there remains desire for material pleasures and sense objects along with attachment to worldly enjoyments. Only those who can overcome both attachment and aversion to objects and experiences that induce pleasure or pain develop dispassion or Vairagya which is essential for attaining liberation. Only those who have developed dispassion, equanimity of mind in the face of divergent opposites and detachment to the fruits of their actions, can attain liberation from the phenomenal world which is but an ocean of transmigration. Embodied entities who are bound to phenomenal existence, undergo an endless cycle of reincarnation. Between death and rebirth the soul encased in the subtle body, may either go to the planes of heaven or hell depending upon its past deeds but once the fruit of its previous karma is exhausted it has to reincarnate again on the earth plane. Human birth is a continuation of the experiences of previous lifetimes. We continue to experience the reactions generated by our past actions. However, we are also given the opportunity to rectify our past mistakes, purify our souls, realise the absolute truth and thereby ascend to higher planes of existence. Human birth is attained after countless births as lower creatures and lower forms of life. Human birth gives a Jiva a rare and unique opportunity to attain liberation from the incessant cycle of birth and death and the perpetual suffering inherent in phenomenal existence. One who wastes this golden opportunity is forced to undergo endless births and deaths enduring relentless suffering and pain. If one commits highly meritorious deeds they may be granted another chance to have human birth again. However, committing meritorious deeds alone is not enough for those who want to achieve liberation. They must also overcome their desires and attachments. Desires and attachments bind mortal beings to the control of material nature and subject them to the delusion engendered by Maya. Actions committed with desire and attachment, bind mortal beings to karmic reactions and they get entangled in the irrevocable cycle of karmic action and reaction. Only those who have renounced desire and attachment can hope to be released from the control of material nature and the unremitting cycle of transmigration. However, embodied entities cannot liberate themselves from the powerful forces of Maya. Only the grace of a Sadguru or divine help can grant liberation by permanently destroying the veil of Maya which allows the Jiva to finally transcend the trapping mechanism of Maya. Those Jivas who have committed grievous sins and evil deeds, absolutely have to endure the punishment of their sinful actions. Even committing meritorious deeds cannot absolve them of their sins unless they surrender themselves to the fathomless mercy of a Sadguru. Only a Sadguru has the power to grant forgiveness. Only a Sadguru like our Guruji can forgive the sins of His devotees and save them from falling into the hands of the merciless yamdoots. All evil-doers are subjected to the harshest punishments in hell, from which there is no escape. Only a Sadguru can redeem His devotees by allowing them to purify themselves and work out their karma while they are still on the earth plane. Only a Sadguru has the power to allow His devotees to neutralise their karma and make accelerated spiritual progress in the allotted span of their time on earth. By doing this He gives them an opportunity to ascend to the highest spiritual plane after death. Only the fortunate beings who have sought refuge in the lotus feet of a Sadguru may be granted salvation upon receiving His causeless grace and inexhaustible mercy. But to receive the highest benediction which confers liberation, their devotion needs to be pure. They need to surrender to Him unconditionally without asking for anything in return. They need to be committed to making a sincere effort for inner transformation and self purification. Their motives need to be pure. They should only ever seek His grace, not the rewards of their good deeds or material gain in return for their devotion. Such impure worldly devotion cannot lead to inner transformation or purification which is needed to receive His highest grace. His supreme grace can bestow the ultimate reward of absolute liberation from the ocean of transmigration and suffering in the temporal plane. However, purity of disposition, purity of motives and dissolution of ego are essential requirements for those who aspire to attain the supreme benediction of eternal salvation which is the ultimate goal of mortal existence.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 02:34:09 +0000
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