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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Nostrumananda Commentary on Chidakash Gita, Verse 96...


Chidakasha of Saint Nityananda. Verse 96.
"Mukti (Eternal Freedom), is according to the nature of our Bhakti, (Devotion, Surrender to God). If you try hard, you get good salary, (nourishment). If you try a little, you get a small salary, (poor diet). "

Swami Nostrumananda's Commentary:
Dear Ones: Bhakti, (devoted surrender to God-within), is rich nourishment, not a poor diet of self-centeredness. Similarly, attending and giving fully of ones self in Satsang with your Satguru is much needed nourishment and the pay-off is alignment with the bounty & support of Universal Intelligence. Nourishment refers to more than a healthy diet. It is the care-giving function. Eating properly implies care, love & compassion for oneself; providing healthy meals in the home is a sign of caring for the family.
We can know others by observing what they choose to nourish in their lives. Do they properly feed and cleanse their (spiritual, energetic) bodies? Do they cultivate their spirits, their intellects, their moral values? Do they nourish and care for those around them? If so, how do they maintain their personal space in a healthy, healing way? How do they behave ethically and gracefully with others in order to preserve other people's spiritual freedom of space? The most successful people are aware of interpersonal etiquette in eating and drinking, thinking and dreaming. They strengthen the world by nurturing everyone's higher nature.

As with Arjuna in the battlefield, be discerning of your swift & unseen thoughts and impulses, ignoring those that undermine a healthy and enthusiastic, hopeful attitude. Be discriminating in your words and actions, lest a desire for temporary sweetness lead you to cause bitter pain in the end for yourself & others. Enrich your character and you will naturally nourish everyone around you. This is the intention of dakshina you offer to your Satguru, and the prasad-wisdom you pass on to others.