Baba
Wrong use
Namaskar,
In His elaboration of "See the bright side", Baba has explained that everything in this universe is a mix of the three gun'as: sentient (sa'ttvika), mutative (ra'jasik), and static (ta'masik). Everyone and everything contains at least some amount of both sentient qualities, along with mutative and static qualities. If sattvagun'a is more dominant, we call that person or thing "good"; and, if tamahgun'a is more dominant, we call that person or thing "bad".
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Take the case of sentient food like rice, bananas, or spinach. That food is dominated by the sattvika quality, but it is not 100% sentient. All sentient foods have lesser quantities of mutative (rajasik) and static (tamasik) qualities. And when the static property dominates it means those sentient foods have become wilted, slimy, or rotten etc. In a similar manner, every inherently tamasik food item has some small degree of sentient aspects.
When one wishes to study painting and realizes that the top painting teacher is an opioid user then one has to overlook that drug habit of that teacher and embrace their unparalleled quality as a painting teacher. That is what is meant by, “See the bright side.” And, by this way, one will be able to learn a lot about painting from that teacher.
The great benefit is that ignoring the bad qualities and focusing on the good qualities allows us to learn easily.
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Conclusion
Sadguru Baba has given us this great teaching, "See the bright side." If one wishes to learn something from any one then one should overlook their bad qualities and try to find some good even in bad people. That is how to utilise, “See the bright side” formula.
At the same time there are occasions when “See the bright side” should not be applied, such as when you want to bring someone on the right path or make that person better. Then don’t use, “See the bright side”, rather point out their flaws and sins, and force them to change.
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Namaskar,
at His lotus feet,
Mahesh
Where to use “see the bright side” and where not
Above an example was given where “See the bright side” enabled a person to learn. But there are many instances where “See the bright side” should not be used. Those who are naive think it should be used everywhere. And they invite misery.
Here is one tiny example. Take the case of an intruder who forcibly entered Tom’s house using military weapons. Seeing this, Tom was mesmerized by their shiny weapons. When reporting this incident to the police Tom showered effusive praise upon those the intruder for having ultra-modern weapons etc and forgot to tell what they stole. Everyone immediately understood that Tom is so foolish. The intruder took away all Tom’s money and still he is praising their weapons, talent, and ammunition.
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So bear in mind that “See the bright side” is not used everywhere. The teaching, "See the bright side", should only be used when you have to learn from that person; and, it should not be used in other circumstances. But naive people do the opposite.
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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stands on their own as points of interest.
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The below sections are entirely different topics, unrelated to the above material.
They stands on their own as points of interest.
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== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==
Basket filled with flowers
"Paráń bhare barań kari,eso áji ámár ghare..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0438)
Purport:
O’ my Parama Purusa, please come in my mental abode, my Guru Cakra. I want to receive You up to my heart’s full content. After getting You, I will gaze upon You to my full satisfaction - until my soul is satiated. Baba, by Your grace, I will hold both of Your lotus feet, and always keep You in my core.
O’ Parama Purusa, in hopes of making You mine, my own, I have arranged a basket filled with flowers and fruits to receive You. And it has been saturated with all my love. In the corner of my mind, full of sweetness, I want to have You forever.
O’ Parama Purusa, Baba, today please sit in the lotus of my heart. I am calling You with shravana, manana, and niddidhyasana. This yearning has been hidden in the depths of my being for such a long time. All the while I have been waiting for You. Please fulfil that desire by coming to me. Kindly, fulfill my longing, which has been in the deep corner of my inner self since ages. …
O’ Parama Purusa, Baba, today, when You bless me that desire will be quenched forever….
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #0438
[1] Shravan, Manan, & Niddhidhyasana: Here below Ananda Marga ideology explains the special import of these three devotional practices.
Ananda Marga ideology says, "To attain Him human beings have to take recourse to shravana (constantly hearing His name), manana (constantly ideating on Him) and nididya'sana (constantly meditating on Him). The Supreme Entity is Gurha, that is, He is lying hidden in the innermost recess of the human entity. To attain Him one must penetrate deep within oneself, and for that the development of an introversial outlook is essential." (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell part 5, Integral and Non-Integral Outlook
Capitalists are diseased & Prout’s cure
Prout philosophy states, “The aspiration to become rich by exploiting others is always a kind of psychic ailment. Capitalists argue, “We amass wealth through our intellect and labour. Let others also amass wealth in the same way if they have the intellect or capacity to work. Who will stop them?” They do not want to accept that the number of consumable commodities in the world is limited, but all need their basic necessities. If one person is rolling in wealth this will generally mean that others will be deprived of even their minimum requirements. The failure to recognize the needs of others is itself a disease. But the victims of this ailment are also our brothers and sisters, members of the same human family. Either through human appeals or circumstantial pressure, these people must be cured of their psychic ailment. In order to do this we will have to channelize their obsession with material wealth in a mental and spiritual direction. At the same time as people’s physical hunger and thirst are being satisfied, everyone should be freely taught scientific processes to fulfil their psych[o-spiritual] longings.” (1)
Note: Here above Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar is pointing out the psychic defect of capitalists. They amass a huge amount of material wealth by exploiting others and justify their haul by inviting everyone else to do the same. Yet, the materials object of this world are finite. So their justification has no merit. It is not possible for each and every person to accumulate a huge amount of wealth, i.e. far more than they need. Ultimately these capitalists exploiters have to be cured of their mental disease. The solution is to divert the minds away from material wealth and towards the psycho and spiritual realms.
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 5, The Responsibility of Society
"Paráń bhare barań kari,eso áji ámár ghare..." (Prabhat Samgiita #0438)
Purport:
O’ my Parama Purusa, please come in my mental abode, my Guru Cakra. I want to receive You up to my heart’s full content. After getting You, I will gaze upon You to my full satisfaction - until my soul is satiated. Baba, by Your grace, I will hold both of Your lotus feet, and always keep You in my core.
O’ Parama Purusa, in hopes of making You mine, my own, I have arranged a basket filled with flowers and fruits to receive You. And it has been saturated with all my love. In the corner of my mind, full of sweetness, I want to have You forever.
O’ Parama Purusa, Baba, today please sit in the lotus of my heart. I am calling You with shravana, manana, and niddidhyasana. This yearning has been hidden in the depths of my being for such a long time. All the while I have been waiting for You. Please fulfil that desire by coming to me. Kindly, fulfill my longing, which has been in the deep corner of my inner self since ages. …
O’ Parama Purusa, Baba, today, when You bless me that desire will be quenched forever….
Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #0438
[1] Shravan, Manan, & Niddhidhyasana: Here below Ananda Marga ideology explains the special import of these three devotional practices.
Ananda Marga ideology says, "To attain Him human beings have to take recourse to shravana (constantly hearing His name), manana (constantly ideating on Him) and nididya'sana (constantly meditating on Him). The Supreme Entity is Gurha, that is, He is lying hidden in the innermost recess of the human entity. To attain Him one must penetrate deep within oneself, and for that the development of an introversial outlook is essential." (1)
Reference
1. Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell part 5, Integral and Non-Integral Outlook
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Capitalists are diseased & Prout’s cure
Prout philosophy states, “The aspiration to become rich by exploiting others is always a kind of psychic ailment. Capitalists argue, “We amass wealth through our intellect and labour. Let others also amass wealth in the same way if they have the intellect or capacity to work. Who will stop them?” They do not want to accept that the number of consumable commodities in the world is limited, but all need their basic necessities. If one person is rolling in wealth this will generally mean that others will be deprived of even their minimum requirements. The failure to recognize the needs of others is itself a disease. But the victims of this ailment are also our brothers and sisters, members of the same human family. Either through human appeals or circumstantial pressure, these people must be cured of their psychic ailment. In order to do this we will have to channelize their obsession with material wealth in a mental and spiritual direction. At the same time as people’s physical hunger and thirst are being satisfied, everyone should be freely taught scientific processes to fulfil their psych[o-spiritual] longings.” (1)
Note: Here above Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar is pointing out the psychic defect of capitalists. They amass a huge amount of material wealth by exploiting others and justify their haul by inviting everyone else to do the same. Yet, the materials object of this world are finite. So their justification has no merit. It is not possible for each and every person to accumulate a huge amount of wealth, i.e. far more than they need. Ultimately these capitalists exploiters have to be cured of their mental disease. The solution is to divert the minds away from material wealth and towards the psycho and spiritual realms.
Reference
1. Prout in a Nutshell - 5, The Responsibility of Society
== Section 4: Links ==
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