Re: Spiritual Development.
Originally Posted by
yajvan
hariḥ oṁ
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namasté
Many like to see progress that is, well , a bit spectacular - lights, visions, etc. For me it has been simple things. Insights. Things that are the ahhh-ha-s! that I did not see before. These have been most gratifying.
My teacher has always taught expect nothing. I see the immense value in this.
praṇām
Namaste Yajvanji,
It's quiet natural to have the desire to know one's progress, when one is doing something (in material or spiritual world).
Me too, was troubling my master (Guru) to know how fast I can reach or where have I reached/ progressed. He used to calm me down in his own ways.
But in a way I feel, so long as these desires do-not affect our sadhna, they are good, as it indicates our urge to do more and that's what keeps us going against all odds. Experiences boost our confidence and tell us how sincere we are in our pursuit.
It is impossible to say one will not have any experience/s, let one follow, any path of spirituality. But one should not get misguided or become egotistical of one's achievements (and Guru plays important role there).
Even for me, the best thing that Guru taught was, "In Shaktipat Yoga, the sadhak does nothing, mother Kundalini takes care of everything (the most important thing is, this sense of doing is taken out at the very beginning of sadhna).
That's why the need of "Guru" (disperse r of darkness) is unquestionable.
Pranam
Ekoham
Jo sahaj hai, saral hai, wohi satya hai!
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