Quest Part 4

Quest


Q31: Why do we get involved in wrong activities even after knowing that it should be avoided? What does force us to do so?

A31: It is the temptation due to ignorance. Most of the ill things look charming at first and their ill effects are observed later. Similarly, good things appear dull at first and their benefits appear after a period.

Q32: How are impressions harmful to us?

A32: We mostly work according to our impressions alone. We, the real Self, do not play any active role in it. These impressions can be understood as a wall which doesn't allow soul to establish connection with the intellect. In case we become free of impressions, our intellect will be illuminated by the knowledge of soul.

Q33: How can one get rid of impressions and establish connection between soul and intellect?

A33: When we perform our assigned work, and follow the path of righteousness to perform our duties alone, no more impressions are created and we gradually become free from them.

Q34: It is very hard to meditate. Mind does not become steady even on repeated attempts.

A34: The mind automatically enters into the state of meditation on regular practice. You don't need to do that forcefully. Just give it time.

Q35: The whole world is destructible. Even the body is destructible. Then where does the life element exist?

A35: The real life is in the form of the soul. Even the soul is all pervasive. It is indestructible.

Q36: Why has understanding of self-realization become this hard today?

A36: It has become a bit tougher today due to increased distractions and depleted education systems.

Q37: Is righteousness endangered?

A37: Righteousness is never endangered as the Lord Himself beholds it.

Q38: What are the differences between lust and love?

A38: Both are entirely different. Lust arises out of ignorance where as love arises out of pure knowledge. Lust is dependent on the attributes of an object where is love is independent. Lust is temporary while love is eternal.

Q39: How to distinguish between lust and love?

A39: If you are derived towards something to fulfill your own selfish motive, it is lust. And if you, are able to serve effortless without any selfish motive, it is love.

Q40: What is spirituality?

A40: Spirituality is the science of spirit.

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