Ignorance has a very powerful influence on the mind. Arjuna said to Krishna, “The mind is very powerful, however it has a wavering nature.” Lord Krishna said, “A bee has the strength to drill a hole in the hardest variety of wood. However when it enters a lotus, if the lotus closes its petals, then even with all its might, the bee cannot come out of it. Similarly once the all-powerful mind comes to the lotus feet of the Lord it becomes powerless and surrenders. However potent or wavering one’s mind may be, it can be and must be controlled with spiritual practice (Sadhana). When Jesus was nailed in the Cross, his followers were deeply pained and in great grief. He said, “Just as this body had a dress, this body is just an attire for the soul. Do not grieve”. He taught his followers, “Do not harm anyone or hurt anyone. Treat everyone alike.” Everyone must practice these teachings.
Ketidaktahuan memiliki pengaruh yang sangat kuat pada pikiran. Arjuna berkata kepada Sri Krishna, "Pikiran sangat kuat, namun memiliki sifat mudah tergoyahkan." Sri Krishna berkata, "Seekor lebah memiliki kekuatan untuk membuat lubang di berbagai kayu yang keras. Namun ketika memasuki bunga teratai, jika teratai menutup kelopaknya, bahkan dengan segala dayanya, lebah tidak bisa keluar dari teratai tersebut. Demikian pula setelah pikiran yang sangat kuat datang ke kaki padma Tuhan, maka pikiran menjadi tanpa daya dan pasrah. Bagaimanapun kuat atau goyahnya pikiran seseorang, hal itu harus dikendalikan dengan praktik spiritual (Sadhana). Ketika Yesus dipaku di kayu Salib, pengikutnya sangat sedih dan sangat berduka. Dia berkata, "Sama seperti badan ini memiliki pakaian, badan ini hanya sebuah pakaian bagi jiwa. Janganlah engkau bersusah hati ". Dia mengajarkan pengikutnya, "Jangan menyakiti siapa pun atau melukai siapa pun. Perlakukanlah semua orang sama. "Setiap orang harus mempraktikkan ajaran-ajaran ini. (My Dear Students, Vol 2, Ch 15, Mar 1, 1981)
-BABA
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