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Saturday, March 30, 2024

You are bound + 4 more

Baba

You are bound

Namaskar,


All the animals are bound. They are pre-programmed by prakrti (cosmic operative principle). An animal does not think or decide anything on their own. They are dominated by various propensities and instincts, and accordingly they do certain actions. They eat, sleep, run from enemies, procreate, and hibernate etc. Whatever they do, the totality of their actions is governed by the laws of prakrti. Verily, they are slaves of prakrti.


How living beings are bound: slaves & robots of prakrti


Think of it this way. An animal is just like a robot with a different software - and accordingly they act. What is quite shocking to consider, however, is that humans are in a very similar situation as those animals. People are tightly bound by prakrti and act according to their various vrttis. People mistakenly think that they like this or that - or are free to act etc - but actually their so-called liking is just the activation of their vrttis - nothing more. Seeing the scene of how people are utterly bound without realising it, it can all seem quite bleak.


Humans are blessed by Parama Purusa with the faculty of vivek. And by using this faculty of rationality, one can become divine, by His grace. Unfortunately, the mass of people completely overlook their sense of vivek, and instead run from one desire to the next. Their life becomes just a web of engagements determined by their various vrttis. Essentially theirs is little different from animal life. Verily, they are also slaves of prakrti.


Watch out guided by prakrti or viveka


So see the drama how prakrti - the cosmic operative principle - has everything under her control. Nobody is doing anything that she has not programmed them to do. It is therefore very important to be 100% alert. One should consider whether they are doing as per their vrttis or per their vivek. A sadhaka should be keen to ensure they are living the life of a human and progressing towards divinity, and not just reverting back towards animality - i.e. compulsively acting on their vrttis.


When people are dominated by a particular vrtti - like running after the opposite sex, greed, vanity etc - then that person has completely forgotten who they really are. Running after that vrtti is not the expression of their true self. They think it is, but it is not. That is just the result of being controlled by the cosmic operative principle. By surveying the scene, it all seems quite hopeless as prakrti has such a tight grip upon all.


What is the way out


However, as noted above, there is that ray of hope - i.e. that sense of vivek that is instilled within every person. As one recognises and acts according to their rational faculty they slowly free themselves from prakrti - although no human can free themselves completely and gain liberation by their own efforts. So the secret is to always remember that when you use your vivek and take a tiny step forward on the path of spirituality, then Parama Purusa graciously takes very large steps towards you - or rather He lovingly pulls and draws you towards Him. That is the speciality of His liila.


It is no different from how parents watch and help their infant reach them when that baby is taking its first steps. Always the parents help. And same is the case with Parama Purusa. Those who utilise their vivek and aim to move towards Him will receive His immense grace. And actually Parama Purusa wants people to try. So one should sit in sadhana and put forth effort and engage in all kinds of dharmic life practices as per Sixteen Points. Seeing your sincere effort, He will draw you near. That is the special way for gaining His grace and attaining Him.


Even if it seems like nothing is happening in sadhana, it is important to sit and repeat your Ista mantra. That is all one can do. And the rest is up to Him. And by seeing Your efforts He will certainly be gracious. One should never lose hope or revert to habits of old. Always one should make constant efforts to advance. Then success is sure - by His fathomless grace.


Leave for other allurements


Sadly, we see this even with some who become Wts in Ananda Marga. Due to their good samskara, vivek, and Guru’s grace they come onto the path, and then in some cases they leave for other allurements, completely driven by various propensities. And not just Wts, this can happen to any aspirant. So vigilance is needed. As sadhakas it is extremely important to consider how we conduct ourselves in this world and understand how this creation is operating.



Conclusion


So beware - by not putting forth any effort then He cannot help you. There are millions of jiivas who are not making any efforts towards their emancipation. And if Parama Purusa helps some but not others that would be partiality. But He is never partial. Always He is just and fair to all. That means He only helps those who move towards Him, and all the rest who are doing nothing remain completely bound and programmed by prakrti.


So one should use their vivek and ensure they are moving forward on the dharmic path - then one is sure to escape the clutches and programming of prakrti, and attain Him, by His grace.


at His feet,

Candrashekar


~ In-depth study ~


When a child falls into the gutter


Ananda Marga ideology states, “Indeed, the relationship between Parama Puruśa and other jiivas is that of a father and his children. When a child falls into the gutter people may laugh, poke fun, or even humiliate him or her. The child’s father, however, will not behave in such a way. He will rush over, lift the child out of the gutter and give it a good wash. This is his duty as a father.” (1)


Ananda Marga philosophy states, “And what is the nature of sin? Suppose again that a child is walking on the road. Suddenly it falls into the gutter. Naturally its arms and legs will be covered with mud. Will the father despise his child in this condition? Other people on the road may be repelled. But what will the father do? He will immediately pull his child out of the drain, wash its arms, legs, and body, take it on his lap, and try to console it: “What makes you cry, my child! Everything is okay now. You are all clean now. I’ll dry you off with a towel.” The position of those branded by society as sinners is like this.” (2)



Gives with right hand & takes away with left

 

Ananda Marga ideology states, “A mother tries to coax and cajole her crying son, and offers him some toys to divert his attention, so that she can work in the kitchen. The child stops crying and forgets his mother for the time being. But if he is a bit naughty, he will again resume his effort to reach the breast of his mother. He will throw away the toys and cry for Mother only. And the mother ultimately has to come and take the child on her lap. A devoted sádhaka is like this child. He or she will say, “O Father, this world that I see all around is a plethora of toys. This world took its birth at a certain time, so it will also come to an end at some time or other. This world has not been given permanently to anybody.” If God is asked whether He has given this world-toy to anybody forever, He will not be able to answer, for He does not give things forever. He gives with the right hand and takes away with the left.” (3)


References

1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, Taking Refuge Is the Final Word

2. Discourses On Krsna & the Giita, “Mucyate Bhavabandhanát”

3. Subhasita Samgraha - 21, Niiti & Dharma



== Section: Important Teaching ==

When democracy becomes a mockery

   Prout philosophy states, “The fact that voters without political consciousness weaken the governmental machinery cannot be denied. In the interests of the general public, it is desirable that uneducated and less-educated people do not have the right to vote.”
   “Democracy is a mockery in a country of uneducated people. In such a country cunning, fraudulent persons very easily secure or purchase the votes of illiterate people. Moreover, the general public in such a country is easily misled by the propagation of casteism or communalism.”
   Prout philosophy states, “The success of democracy depends upon educated, sensible voters. Hence, in a democratic country, the spread of education is of the highest priority. For the convenience of the general public, the educational system must be free of cost. No overbearing government pressure should be exerted on the educational system, otherwise the party in power will continue to propagate its ideas through the medium of education.” (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #33


== Section: Hindi Quote ==

उस इच्छा की कभी 

"साधना करना हर इनसान के लिए फ़र्ज़ है । यह परमपुरुष की इच्छा है । और मनुष्य का काम क्या है ? परमपुरुष की इच्छा के अनुसार काम करना । मनुष्य अगर अपनी इच्छा के अनुसार कोई काम करें और उस इच्छा में परमपुरुष का समर्थन न हो, तो उस इच्छा की कभी पूर्ति नहीं होती है ।" (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam (Pure), Part 39, chapter 2, ब्रह्मचक्र और कृपा वर्षा


== Section: Prout ==

Only recipe for unity: adoption of Cosmic ideology

Prout philosophy states, "Unity and benevolent intellect lead human beings towards supreme fulfilment. Reading voluminous treatises on philosophy will be of no use in awakening this benevolent intellect. For this, one will have to sincerely follow Yama and Niyama in individual life. To establish unity, the society will have to select an ideology which remains unassailed by any spatial, temporal or personal differences. That is why only Cosmic ideology will have to be adopted as the polestar of life." (1)

Reference
1. Problems of the Day, Point #37




AM ethos vs religions + 3 more

Baba
AM ethos vs religions

Namaskar,

In all the religions, a small portion of life is meant for prayer and worship, and even then the aim of that prayer and worship is not for bhakti. Those prayers are for their worldly desires etc. For instance, those worshipers pray for money, a better job, or good health, or some other type of worldly gain. In that case, their religious engagements are for material gain. Their goal is matter.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/


Goal of religions is matter


Some of the religions preach that on Sundays one should remember the Lord, while all other days are for material pursuits. But even then, on Sundays, in their prayer and worship they pray for material or selfish gains. Then there are other dogmatic religions that have selected Friday or Saturday as their holy day, where they approach their God for material gain. While on all other days they also aim for material gain. Their goal is matter.

In Ananda Marga, our approach is the complete opposite. Ours is the path of pure spirituality where all practices and endeavours are for pleasing and serving the Supreme, not for any type of mundane riches etc. And all worldly dealings are to be done as objective adjustment, thinking of Him. This is His work, not for our worldly gains. Those acts are not mundane ventures but rather a part of Brahma sadhana. Only in the dharma of Ananda Marga is true spirituality ensconced into each and every cell of one's existence.
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Ananda Marga is dharma not religion


The path which Baba has shown us - the path of Ananda Marga - is revolutionary since it is deeply imbibed in the nectar of spirituality. From birth to death and from morning till night, the life of an Ananda Margii is filled with spiritual practices and Cosmic ideation. Hence, in Ananda Marga, spirituality is our very heartbeat, i.e. the top-most aim - the summum bonum of life.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "Spirituality is the summum bonum of life in all its aspects." (1)

In Ananda Marga spirituality is our very heartbeat.

Ananda Marga ideology says, "What should a Sádhaka (spiritual aspirant) do? He or she must ascribe divinity to every unit object. Everything is the manifestation of God. Whether it is land, home, river, mountain, respect, insult, day or night – everything is He and His manifestation as a unit. Make proper use of all objects thinking that they are His gifts to us. To enjoy or endure anything is to enjoy or endure Him. Avoid the attraction of the unit and make contact with the integral whole. When you are able to live this way, the desire to steal the property of others will completely disappear. In Ananda Marga there is a special process through which one can dedicate everything to God.” (2)

Ananda Marga ideology says, “The ascription of divinity to objects means the pursuit of the Infinite, leaving the finite behind. Are you feeding your son? No, no, you are feeding the son-like manifestation of Brahma. Are you tilling the field? No, no you are serving the finite manifestation of Brahma with your plough. Really speaking, the ascription of divinity to objects precludes their material enjoyment, as the objects then merge in the non-material Supreme Brahma. Thus the mind of one, who has established him or herself in real Vaerágya (the renunciation of all sensual pleasures) can never become attached to finite objects.” (3)


Conclusion


The goal of every religion is materialistic. But in Ananda Marga, the goal is spirituality. All social and worldly dealings are to be done thinking of Him. Those acts are not mundane ventures but rather a part of Brahma sadhana, to serve Parama Purusa. True Ananda Margiis aim for oneness with the Cosmic Entity, Purna Brahma. Whatever they do in life is done for the aforesaid Goal. Whereas in the various religions, their goal is matter. This is the basic and fundamental difference between the various religions and Ananda Marga. Following the religions means binding oneself in the noose of avidya maya. Following Ananda Marga means ultimate liberation.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/

Namaskar,
in Him,
Nityananda

~ In-depth study ~

Here are more points which lead in this same direction that highlight the greatness of spiritual life in Ananda Marga.


Our spiritual life is not a part of our social life


We all know that in our A'nanda Ma'rga philosophy, Baba places tremendous emphasis on the dual approach of spiritual sadhana and social service. Both have a huge role to play. For that reason some may be thinking that our spiritual life and our social life are therefore equal in all regards. However, Baba's revolutionary teaching is something else. As important as our social life is, Baba here unveils and expresses the vastness and unparalleled nature of our spiritual approach in A'nanda Ma'rga.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Our spiritual life is not a part of our social life; our social life is a part of our spiritual life." (4)

Baba's above teaching establishes the supremacy of spirituality as He tells that everything falls within the scope of our spiritual life. Our spiritual life is not a subset of our social life; rather, our social life is a part of our spiritual life. That means that our entire social dealing comes under that great umbrella of spirituality. Or, another way of saying it is that nothing comes outside of our spiritual approach. Everything is part and parcel of that.
https://anandamargauniversal.blogspot.com/


Subjective approach: ideating on Parama Purusa


In our Ananda Marga, Baba has given the tenet: Subjective approach through objective adjustment.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Your goal is the Supreme Entity. Yours is a subjective approach through objective adjustment. Your movement is towards the Supreme Entity. But while moving towards the Supreme Entity, you are to do all your worldly duties in the social, economic and all other spheres. That is, your hands should be engaged in worldly duties, and your mind should be moving towards the Supreme Entity." (5)

The overarching aim and main theme of life for an Ananda Margii is to always have the mind focused on Parama Purusa. It is the goal as well as the approach. All endeavours in our social life are not ends of themselves. Those worldly engagements are not our approach. Those endeavours are to be adjusted to fit neatly within our spiritual approach. Thus our social life stands as a subset of our spiritual life.
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This is further emphasized by our practice of brahamcarya. While living in the world and interacting with finite expressions we are to always ideate on the Supreme.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "The meaning of practising brahmacarya sádhaná is to treat the object with which one comes in contact as different expressions of Brahma and not as crude forms. By means of such an ideation, even though the mind wanders from one object to another, it does not get detached from Brahma because of the Cosmic feeling taken for each and every object. As a result of this, preya sádhaná (extroversial approach) is converted into shreya sádhaná (introversial approach)." (6)

Our approach is always subjective: towards the Divine. And we adjust our worldly life towards this spiritual ideal. That is the flow of life in Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha. This ideal is inherently linked with understanding and purpose of life. The moment one feels their life is not for mundane meandering but for moving towards Parama Purusa, then one wholly understands social life is a component of their spiritual life.
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Our days and night are filled with spirituality


In Ananda Marga our spiritual approach continues through the whole life. In the morning, we greet and start the day with our practices of Guru Sakash and paincajanya etc, and the whole day follows in that flow: Doing sadhana, reciting our bath mantra, taking second lesson before our each and every work, ideating as we say namaskar, singing kiirtan etc. Each and every activity through the day is linked with Parama Purusa.

And then after dark we go for evening and night sadhana and ultimately take rest with His name on our lips - dreaming of Him. About this holistic ideal, Baba has given one divine sloka:

'Kuru punyam ahora'tram'
Meaning: Do virtuous deeds day and night

As Ananda Margiis, we are ideating on Brahma during the day and performing our various works and duties and then when sleeping we are repeating our ista mantra or dhyana mantra during the night. In that way each and every second of the life is drenched in the sweet flow of spirituality.
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Even Prout is based on spirituality


As we know, in Ananda Sutram Baba has outlined the whole of Ananda Marga philosophy in seed form. In sum, there are 85 Sutras in these five chapters. Yet the first four chapters - or the first 69 Sutras - deal exclusively with points of spirituality. There is no hint or mention of social life in these sections. Then in His revolutionary approach in the final chapter of A'nanda Sutram Baba incorporates our social life and Prout - all neatly woven into the context of spirituality. Prout is a sub-set of Ananda Marga spiritual ideology; Prout is a God-centered philosophy resting on the dynamic force of spirituality.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Just to represent the spirit of “saḿgacchadhvam”, I propounded the theory of PROUT. So the entire theory of PROUT stands upon this Vaedika sermon of “saḿgacchadhvam”. " (7)

It is quite clear that in Ananda Marga spirituality is the main thing. This is the divine flow of life in Ananda Marga.


A'nanda Ma'rga is a revolution

The path of Ananda Marga is the top as our Marga maintains its stance of spirituality throughout all the realms of life. This is one of the reasons why we say Ananda Marga is a revolution - and far above the rest.

Here is Baba's teaching from Ananda Sutram:

Tasmáddharmah sadákáryah

The above sutra means that dharma must always be followed - all the time, always. It is not that only on particular days or in particular moments one follow's dharma.   Each and every moment of life is for the practice of dharma and Brahma sadhana.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Q. 46. What is the difference between ritualistic religion and spiritual sádhaná?"

   "Ans.: - In almost all cases ritualistic religion ultimately encourages the fulfilment of materialistic desires. Generally, human beings want to acquire physical objects as well as name and fame. Sometimes, even after fulfilling their desires, they want to accumulate more. With that goal in mind they follow a ritualistic religion."
   "The practice of ritualistic religion is nothing but pursuance of the path of preya (mundane pleasure). Ignorant men even fail to realize that by following such a path they do not always gain the material objects they desire. Only the sinful religious and social exploiters gain from such efforts."
   "Spiritual sádhaná is an individual and collective process that leads toward all-round progress. This path of sádhaná may certainly be termed as nivritti. Liberation does not imply escapism from the world, but rather observing the world with spiritual ideation. There is no scope whatsoever for the desire for name and fame, for pomp and show, for religious exploitation. Rather, the co-existence of such desires with spiritual sádhaná is contradictory."
   "The ritualistic differences in various religions are quite marked. By accentuating these differences, medieval and even contemporary people did not and do not hesitate to cause heavy bloodshed. However, in spiritual sádhaná there is no place for the differences in nationality, race, language or religion. Everyone has a singular dharma named spirituality, and only this is worth calling dharma. Religions are not dharma; they are mere collections of rituals." (8)


Spirituality is beyond all relative boundaries


Here Baba once again highlights the supreme nature of spiritual life.
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Ananda Marga philosophy says, "That ultimate and absolute ideal is the Cosmic ideal - an ideal beyond the scope of time, place and person. It is the Absolute, without and beyond relativity. It stands with its own lustre for all times and for every factor of the Cosmos." (9)

This clearly shows that our spiritual life reaches far beyond the realm of our social life. And in this next teaching, Baba clearly details that the entirety of our social life stands as a part or component of our spiritual life.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Q. 51. What is more important in life: Brahma sádhaná or constructive work?"

"Ans.: – The aim of a living being is Brahma Sádhaná. Just like having a bath, eating and sleeping, constructive work is also a part of Brahma Sádhaná. Therefore Brahma Sádhaná is more important than anything else." (10)


Social life based in spirituality


Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Spirituality provides a human being and humanity at large with that subtle and tremendous power with which no other power can be compared. Therefore, with spirituality as the base, a rational philosophy should be evolved to deal with the physical, psychological and socio-philosophical problems of the day." (11)

 And this shows that our social life is a part of our spiritual life and that our spiritual life extends far beyond that. Keeping our spiritual ideal at the fore, Baba has given us the way to identify, address, and solve each and every difficulty of our social life. This is His great blessing on the humanity.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Q. 53. There is no other alternative except Ánanda Márga to sustain human beings in their joint endeavours. Why?"

   "Ans.: – A united human society is the prerequisite for the development of civilization. The collective desire for survival ensures society’s meaningful existence. The society is a dynamic entity and its survival indicates its inherent dynamism. When a group of people bound by the ties of a common ideology move together along a particular path, inviting fellow humans to join them to share their common joys and sorrows, theirs is a real movement; they are destined to be successful."
   "In this universe of rapid temporal, spatial and personal change, no specific economic, political, or religious structure can be the permanent aim of humanity. This is because theories are born in a particular temporal, spatial and economic context. People can move along the path of eternal progress only by accepting the Cosmic Entity, who is beyond time, place and person, as the aim of life and by continuing to do all their worldly actions while moving along that path towards Him."
   "Ánanda Márga is that path of progress, and that is why Ánanda Márga is the only alternative for the preservation of human existence and civilization. The external rituals, the so-called dharmas, are not dharma but mere religion. They are subject to change depending on time, place and person. By manifesting distinctions within themselves and outside themselves (such as the differences like vijatiya bheda, svajátiya bheda and svagáta bheda), religions, like other relative factors have invited the repression of humanity by creating dogmas, bloodshed and similar evils. Thus religion cannot bring peace to humanity." (12)


Keep eyes on the Absolute


Ananda Marga ideology states, "The utilization of energy should be in the proper direction. If you have to move to the east and you start moving towards the west, your action will be considered full of prámáda, or madness. Ananda Marga has the correct way, through subjective approach and objective adjustment. While followers of Ananda Marga keep their eyes steady on the absolute, they do not ignore this relative world. They work for self-realization and social upliftment, and hence the utilization of their energy is never in vain. When the effort is correct and the utilization right, you will certainly reach the goal. I do not want you to wait life after life to reach your goal. You should realize the goal in this very life. Why will you waste even one precious moment of this life? Therefore fear not, success is yours for the asking. Go on making the correct effort." (13)

References
1. Idea & Ideology, The Cosmic Brotherhood
2. Subhasita Samgraha - 2, The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 1
3. Subhasita Samgraha - 2, The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 1
4. Poona DMC, 26-11-79 (English Translation), Subhasita Samgraha 14, chapter 7 (Hindi)
5. A Few Problems Solved - 4, Subjective Approach through Objective Adjustment
6. A Guide to Human Conduct, Brahmacarya
7. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3,  Saḿgacchadhvaḿ
8. Tattva Kaoumudii - 1, Some Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy – Excerpt B
9. Idea & Ideology, The Cosmic Brotherhood
10. Tattva Kaoumudii - 1, Some Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy – Excerpt B
11. 'The Cosmic Brotherhood', 5 June 1959
12. Tattva Kaoumudii - 1, Some Questions and Answers on Ananda Marga Philosophy – Excerpt B
13. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, Properly Utilize Yourself to Reach God


== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

Solitary depths of my inner abode

"Ei vanaviithika'y pus'pama'ya'y nije ese dhara' dile a'ma'y..." (Prabhat Samgiita #2108)

Purport:

Baba, You have come in my park - in my flower garden. You have appeared without any invitation, shown me the magical display of flowers, and allowed me to hold You. Whatever You have taught and told, everything I have kept in my core, by Your grace.

My Dearmost, how can I forget that very special memorable day when I saw You. I could tell that Your whole heart was saturated with the deep feeling of mineness and love towards me. With the mental flower and in the cycle of the seasons and months, with the passage of time, that very love is getting stronger and stronger, more serene and pure.

Parama Purusa Baba, by Your grace I have got You within. Up till now I was just searching You externally - moving here and there - but I could not get You. But now You have come within my grasp, so I have everything. In the secret, solitary depths of my inner abode - all my desires are getting satiated. Baba, You have graced me and  come directly into my being and made my life meaningful...


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Baba’s humour: Why so-called ghosts won’t bother us

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Sometimes you went to a particular house which is, suppose people say it is a haunted house. There are some haunted houses in each and every town, and I have already told that if you get any such haunted house, you just purchase it or use that house because “ghosts” won’t terrorize the Ánanda Márgiis, [Bábá, laughing] because each and every Ánanda Márgii is a "ghost"."

[laughter]

Sadguru Baba says, "शिवस्य गणः | शिव का गण है | They are followers of Shiva. The ghosts will not terrorize "ghosts". (1)

Reference
1. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 3, chapter 17, MGD 19 October 1978 Patna


== Section: Important Teaching ==

Prema is key ingredient for artistic genius

   Ananda Marga philosophy states, “Whatever the profound, philosophical implications of the word prema [“love”], the true characteristic of love is supra-physical – beyond the bondage of any limitation. When artists become absorbed in the essence of love and try to convey it to the people through their language, rhetoric and subtle suggestions, the sweetness of their artistic genius reaches the apex of expression. But then this creation of the artist cannot be regarded as popular literature or art, because the subtle sense which is capable of comprehending that transcendental feeling is, in fact, undeveloped in most people. We do find at places in the literature of Rabindranath Tagore some semblances of this pure, supra-physical love, but whenever Rabindranath tried to give expression to it, he became unintelligible to the masses. The transcendental thoughts and ideas of the sweet, graceful shlokas [couplets] of the Upanishads are also incomprehensible to the common people.”
   “This sublime love has established itself for all eternity beyond the limits of time, space and person. Infinite love is the ultimate ecstatic expression of finite love. This sense that artists try to awaken in the popular mind, when they devote themselves to the task of establishing the link between the finite and the infinite, between the mundane and the transcendental – this awareness, though not purely transcendental, is of the greatest importance in the realm of art. Because it gradually leads that sweetness of the human mind which is apprehensible to ordinary intelligence to a dreamland that is beyond the senses.” (1)

Reference
1. A Few Problems Solved - 1, The Practice of Art and Literature


== Section 3: Links ==

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