An old friend from the past has brought...
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the poignant and relative to the surface from the great depths of Bhakti-yoga.
your old friend from your days in goloka? kind of blue color?
Prabhu Gauracandra's timing and posting are as impeccable as his words. We should all try to apply and remember his practical message.
who is gauracandra????
Then, we may work with a commitment of Love and support.
he posted about giriraja maharaja's condition, no?!!
Giriraj Swami’s condition is a sensitive and complex topic. Let's approach it with compassion and understanding:
1. Spiritual advancement and physical disease:
- Even spiritually advanced persons can be affected by physical diseases, including those affecting the brain.
noi 6 !!!
- The body, including the brain, is material and subject to decay and disease.
the mind is subtle, can/does exist without the physical body,
- Dementia, including frontotemporal dementia, affects the brain's physical structure and function.
2. The soul vs. the mind:
- In Vedic philosophy, the mind is not the soul but an instrument of the soul.
- Diseases like dementia affect the mind and brain, not the soul itself.
- The soul's spiritual progress remains intact, even if its expression is hindered.
3. Challenges for the spiritually advanced person:
- May struggle to maintain previous levels of materially based spiritual practice
- Might exhibit behaviors inconsistent with their spiritual values
- Could be more vulnerable to exploitation or temptation due to impaired judgment
4. Community responsibility:
- It's crucial for the spiritual community to protect and support affected individuals
- Understanding the nature of the disease helps prevent misinterpretation of behaviors
- Maintaining respect for the person's spiritual journey and accomplishments is important
...but even if there is no community support KRSNA will personally come a protect him, his, her, its spiritual self, no?!!
5. Reputation and karma:
- Actions performed under the influence of such diseases may not accrue karma in the same way
- The community plays a role in preserving the person's reputation by educating others about the disease
6. Spiritual perspective:
- This situation can be seen as a test of the community's compassion and understanding
- It provides an opportunity to serve a great soul in their time of need
- Reminds us of the temporary nature of the material body and the importance of spiritual cultivation
7. Practical considerations:
- Ensuring proper medical care and support
- Creating a safe environment to prevent exploitation
- Continuing to involve the person in spiritual activities as appropriate
8. Lessons for devotees:
- The importance of building strong spiritual habits early in life
- Understanding that spiritual advancement doesn't always manifest in expected ways
- Developing compassion and non-judgmental attitudes
Remember, how we treat those affected by such conditions reflects on our own spiritual understanding and compassion. It's an opportunity to deepen our service attitude and broaden our understanding of the complex relationship between the soul, the mind, and the body."
I hope this note keeps a moat between any misunderstandings around you, for I, too, am beginning to sense the changes in my body's fleshy boat.
thank you so much. exactly the thoughts we were thinking except the few comments we added.
every day as our body dissolves we try to transfer all our important possessions and ideas to the maha mantra.
teach your maha mantra to sing the gurvastakam??????
