Words of Sri Anandamayi Ma a young girl was talking to Ma. She said : When I sit down to meditate I do not intend to contemplate any form, but how is it possible to meditate on the formless? I have noticed that at times, when I try to meditate, images of deities come floating before my mind. Ma : Whatever image arises in your mind, that you should contemplate; just observe in what shape God will manifest Himself to you. The same form does not suit every person. For some, Rama may be most helpful, for some Shiva, for others Parvati, and again for others the formless. He certainly is formless: but at the same time, watch in what particular form He may appear to you in order to show you the way. Consequently, whichever of His forms comes into your mind, that you should contemplate in all its minute details. When sitting down to meditate, first of all contemplate the form of a deity; then imagining Him to be enthroned on His seat, bow down before Him and do japa. When you have concluded the japa bow down once more and, having enshrined Him in your heart, leave your seat. This, in short, may be your practice if you are not able to meditate on the Brahman. Be ever convinced that at all times and without exception He will do and is doing what is best for you. Reflect thus : In order to aid me, He has revealed Himself to me in this particular guise. He is with form as well as without; the entire Universe is within Him and pervaded by Him. This is why it is said : The sadguru is the world-teacher and the world-teacher the sadguru. The aforesaid is especially meant for you. The same does not apply to every person. The more you contemplate Him, the more rapid will be your progress. If any image arises in your mind, it is He, just as He is also the formless: mark what comes spontaneously.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 02:20:02 +0000
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