We have deeply hidden talents capable of overcoming the harmful effects of tritapa and the disturbing influences of mala, vikshepa and avarana. What are the jewels of that talent and how can they be found? We can reveal them through focused self-observation and consciousness training. First, let's get to know the miscreants who prevent us from getting to know our inner friends and helpers.
The four main enemies of man are:
KAMA – passion
KRODHA – anger
MOHA – blindness, blinded enchantment, attachment
LOBHA – greed, lust
From blinded fascination and from attachment arises passion, anger and greed. Blinded attachment is the cause of mental, physical and mental suffering. It leads to depression, anxiety, fear, envy, jealousy and sadness. To be blinded is to be bound by fear. Even if a person is in a certain moment of happiness, somewhere deep in him lies the fear that he will lose his happiness, or better said, that he will lose what he thinks he absolutely needs for happiness. Greed drives a person to protect and multiply "his property", his imaginary happiness. Anger, envy and hostility arise from the fear of losing it.
Of course, we have to take care of what is entrusted to us for ownership. Of course, we have to take care of our children, our partner, and nurture our friendships. However, it is important to wish everyone freedom, not to make anyone dependent on themselves or to be dependent on others. Addiction is like a web in which we become entangled and which suffocates us. Please don't get me wrong. In no case am I saying that we must not own any property, that we should detach ourselves from family and friends, that we should leave them. Vice versa! I wish from the bottom of my heart to everyone to live in the well-being of the apartment - but he must not forget that when he leaves this life he will not take a crown with him and that worldly relationships are fleeting.
By practicing yoga and following ethical principles, we purify the four antahkaranas (mind, consciousness, intellect and ego), get rid of false addictions and those other pests that we have listed. Their destructive energy can thus be turned into good. Then we can try to bring to light the six jewels hidden deep within us.
Shatsampatti – six jewels:
SHAMA, DAMA, SHRADDHA, TITIKSHA, UPARATI, SAMADHANA.
SHAMA is inner silence and peace. We achieve it by withdrawing our senses from the stimuli of the external world and immersing ourselves in ourselves.
DAMA is self-control. If we bind the senses, thoughts and feelings with the reins of reason (buddhi) so that they do not fall like wild horses, we will prevent reckless actions and thereby save ourselves a lot of problems.
SHRADDHA is trust. Trust is something very essential and necessary both for spiritual life and for relationships in worldly life. Where there is a lack of trust and faith, doubts sprout - and the weeds of doubt kill love. Doubts are like "sand in a salad". We don't enjoy the best salad if grains of sand are crunching in our teeth while eating. So get rid of doubts and cultivate confidence.
What and who should we trust? Put yourself first. Many people lack self-confidence. For some reason they lost her. If we reveal the six jewels in ourselves, the lost self-confidence will return to us.
Furthermore, we should trust our spiritual path so that no one and nothing will turn us away from it. The path to self-realization requires unconditional trust.
If you have decided on your spiritual path, do not be discouraged by difficulties. Be deeply convinced that what you are after is right. Say to yourself with inner certainty: "I'll finish." Don't say: "I'll try." This paralyzes you. Seize all the opportunities that fate offers and entrust yourself to God's hands.
Third, place absolute trust in your Master. Constant doubt obscures the true reality, even when it lies right in front of you. Shraddha is the elementary trust that binds, for example, a child to its mother. The baby stops crying as soon as the mother takes them in her arms, because they feel safe with her. Whoever is endowed with such natural confidence will be lucky and successful in life. You will know the true reality if you have the kind of trust towards your Master that a small child has towards its mother.
TITIKSA is balance and inner strength. Everyone knows that in life we constantly come across some obstacles and difficulties. Was living here ever completely free of problems? Do not lose your temper, even if the situation seems hopeless. Realize that nothing lasts forever. Immutable and eternal is only the Self. Everything else is changeable and ephemeral, because time flows on irresistibly. The body changes every second, thoughts, feelings, situations change. Even if you sometimes feel bad, don't let doubts get in your way. Pray to God to give you strength, courage and perseverance.
UPARATI means standing above things, not being dependent on anything and not being afraid. If you adopt a positive attitude towards everything that meets you, nothing can harm you, because even misfortunes and accidents will become a source of lessons for you. Anxiety and problems arise when a person is afraid of losing something. Surrounded by guards, locks and security measures, the rich man is in fact a prisoner of his fortune.
One of the principles of Raja Yoga is: You shall not accumulate possessions.” Stand above worldly things and practice renunciation. However, do not understand renunciation as a violent and painful turning away from the world, but as a liberating act of turning to God. Mahatma Gandhi said: "Renounce and enjoy." This is an important life rule.
SAMADHANA the last of the six treasures, means inner self-restraint and purposefulness. Never lose sight of your goal. In unpleasant and discouraging moments, sit quietly, close your eyes and think about the situation. If a wave of anger overwhelms you, refrain from immediate action. Keep your distance from things and observe your feelings.
Mahaprabhuji said, "When the waves are breaking, one should not dive into the sea for pearls." So wait for the inner waves to calm down and ask yourself the following questions very carefully:
What did I do? – Why did I act like this?
What was I thinking? – Why did I think this way?
What am I thinking now? – Why do I think that?
How should I think? – How should I act?
And ask further: How important was it all? Why was it so important? And was it even important? What did I lose? Did I miss anything at all? Was it relevant to my eternal happiness?
What is important in relation to eternal happiness can never be lost. And that's why you haven't actually lost anything.
The philosophical aspect of samadhāna means to contemplate the essence of being.
Who created this world and for what purpose?
Where do I come from and where am I going?
What is truth and true reality?
What is my task in life?
Samadhana therefore generally means to withdraw and observe. When the internal waves calm down, we can dive deep into our inner self, into our Self. This is the only way to know the truth and the true reality. This is the only way to understand the meaning of all difficulties and suffering. If we detach the mind from external matters, we will connect with the higher consciousness within us - and that knows the answer to all questions.
In one bhajan, Master paramahansa swami Madhavananda teaches how to enter into connection with higher consciousness.
What is the essence of the world? Think about it every day.
Let the words of wisdom surround you and live within you.
Indulge in spiritual exercises that lead to self-realization.
Study the scriptures of saints and divine incarnations,
take them inside to understand them.
Never touch the Master or the scriptures with a disparaging word.
Don't let obstacles take root of evil in you.
Write beautiful books for the benefit of the world,
give happiness and joy to all living creatures.
Before you act, consider the consequences of your actions.
Free yourself from the shackles of your bad habits.
Do not succumb to the power of your weaknesses, face them head on.
Do not harbor doubts about God or satguru,
accept the Master's words with confidence and act according to them.
