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On six steps to Liberation: practices to cultivate the passion for the Infinite

Chinmaya International Foundation > On six steps to Liberation: practices to cultivate the passion for the Infinite
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    • April 11, 2024 at 7:20 pm #623818
      Mohit Mishra
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      Hari Om. Sri Gurubhyo Namah.

      In lesson 14, we are introduced to to the six steps to liberation. Steps 3 through 4 logically must in sequence. Are steps 1 and step 2 also in sequence or in parallel?

      What are the practical steps one take to cultivate vairagya (step 1) and samadi-satka-sampatti (step 2) in daily life? For instance, when at work, or any cravings that come up into one’s awareness. I personally understand the theory. I still find slight difficulty in applying the theory. Please allow me to explain.

      The study material states that dispassion is a natural outcome of 2 factors: (1) the finite nature (impermanence) of sense pleasures (2) overwhelming passion for the Infinite.

      Understanding and contemplating over impermanence of objects has helped considerably in the past before this lesson, and I have personally experienced the sublimation of certain negative tendencies over time. But not all.

      Cultivating overwhelming passion for God seems like a tall feat to achieve in step 1 in order proceed to step 2. It appears to me that I am misunderstood something here. How do I cultivate this expansive passion for the Infinite (God) in daily life – at home, at work, etc.? I understand unlocking this in me would naturally lead to natural dispassion towards all things impermanent, thereby leading to sublimation of lower tendencies, and hence purify the mind.

    • April 11, 2024 at 7:23 pm #623976
      Anant Sarma
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      Hari Om!

      Your basic question is: How do I cultivate this expansive passion for the Infinite (God)?

      Many different methods are prescribed in the scriptures and by saints and sages. Our various religious practices have come about for this purpose only. The many puja-s that we do offer an opportunity for us to engage at the body level with the symbol of God. Kirtans and bhajans, japa are all avenues that are designed for this purpose only, but at the speech level. In Srimad Bhagavatam, the nava vidha bhakti is talked about. All these and other religious practices like pilgrimages etc., are all for cultivation bhakti for God. That gives us purity of mind and with the pure mind and focused mind one can embark upon pursuit of knowledge of the Self.

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