Non-Attachment

There is a Life Force with a great urge to manifest – that we can easily discern. Whether we personalize it, give it names, or worship it or not, it is present in the humblest of creatures as in ourselves. My experience would say that it works thru PRAJNA (Inherant Wisdom) and PRANA (CHI, the Vital Force), and these we can know and use. If one lives his or her life thru PRAJNA, the answers will come out right, and quickly.

When I suddenly decided to live in Albuquerque, and to find a house during a short visit, the right house was found in a few minutes. The same thing happened in India, Japan and Chinese cities, etc., and I assure you it was not because of my efforts. We are looked after if we rest in the PRAJNA – not if we scheme and try to use ordinary methods. These are not idle words; to ‘achieve’ the Prajna we must live with TEH and compassion. With proper circulation of the PRANA (CHI) these come naturally.

To lead a Spiritual Life, we must live with AHIMSA and VAIRAGYA. The first, Ahimsa (non-violence, including hatred, envy, greed, etc.) is easy to attain. Meditation (proper deep meditation that leads to the Turiya State) and T’ai Chi Chih, will help us, if we really want it.

VAIRAGYA, however, is very difficult in this material world. To read the great Indian Saint, Ramakrishna, we would be shocked that he tells us this also means non-attachment to family, friends, wealth, et., almost everything we adhere to in this rather selfish life style. Few have the urge to follow VAIRAGYA and give up pleasures. There is no need to feel guilty if we are attached, but attachment will hinder us on the Spiritual Path. This is not my opinion. Non-attachment is almost impossible for a householder.

Nevertheless, we can easily live with AHIMSA, and it is strongly urged that we do so without allowing exceptions. To lie or spread rumours are two forbidden courses of action, as is physical violence.

Why do people leave their ‘cushy’ lives and go to India or some other Eastern country (I don’t mean for a few weeks of a guided tour)? It is because of great need for TRUTH, and the teaching that can enable us to follow TRUTH all the time, not just once in a while. It would appear that those who have done so have made great sacrifices, but, actually, they have enhanced this life and lives to come. Pleasures and rewards do not last; the real Bliss comes when we reach the level of Reality (Turiya State), and we must have instruction in how to do so.

The self-enlightened person is extremely rare, almost non-existent. Such a one dwells in Concept, not in Holy (there’s that word!) Experience. She, or He, may convince others, but inside, this person knows. One cannot fool the Self. Karma will not allow it.

So, Homage to this Life Force.
Don’t try to define it;
just be grateful to it.