F.: When one intends to “change or re-educate” those persons who believe that they are profiting and gaining from contact with a god, that person is far from having actually Realized. When others spend time at their workplace, trying to “engage others in some interesting discussion of these teachings,” they are far removed from having actually Realized.
To be unaware of the fact that others do not want to hear what you’re saying while claiming that you are fully aware is…self-contradictory. WHO wants to discuss something with persons who don’t want to discuss that? What ego-state is driving that behavior? The teachings do not generate a sense of separation if genuinely sought, but when offered without being sought, such separation is the relative effect. Typically, persons must run the course of all other options before they are ready for the Advaita Teachings. To try to offer the Teachings in advance of their having experienced all of the failures, inadequacies, hypocrisies, shortcomings and self-contradictions of all of their personal or religious or ideological or spiritual doings is futile and counter-productive.
For those who do not want to read what is offered on this site, they simply do not click on the url ever again. Furthermore, for those whose path is crossed during the course of a day, they do not hear Advaita discussed. No one hears anything about Advaita unless they ask about Advaita. The teachings are (by tradition and by practice among the truly Realized) offered only to those who seek out the teachings and only in places where seekers find the offerings, not where unsolicited offerings are cast upon them. WHO thinks he needs to be heard? WHO is driven to talk about Advaita to those not seeking information about Advaita?
If, during the course of a day, you are trying to share, offer, or force what you think you know about Advaita (or about anything else) onto persons, co-workers, associates, etc., then there’s evidence of one or more ego-states and evidence that Realization has not happened. Each of the three who complained that their efforts are not being well-received by others are really expressing a surprise that others are not saying, “Oh my gosh! I find you fascinating. You are truly a deep thinker and wise philosopher, and at such a young age! Amazing. Please, tell me more. I must know all that you know. I shall sit at your feet and relish the nectar of your knowledge.”
To be unaware of the fact that others do not want to hear what you’re saying while claiming that you are fully aware is…self-contradictory. WHO wants to discuss something with persons who don’t want to discuss that? What ego-state is driving that behavior? The teachings do not generate a sense of separation if genuinely sought, but when offered without being sought, such separation is the relative effect. Typically, persons must run the course of all other options before they are ready for the Advaita Teachings. To try to offer the Teachings in advance of their having experienced all of the failures, inadequacies, hypocrisies, shortcomings and self-contradictions of all of their personal or religious or ideological or spiritual doings is futile and counter-productive.
For those who do not want to read what is offered on this site, they simply do not click on the url ever again. Furthermore, for those whose path is crossed during the course of a day, they do not hear Advaita discussed. No one hears anything about Advaita unless they ask about Advaita. The teachings are (by tradition and by practice among the truly Realized) offered only to those who seek out the teachings and only in places where seekers find the offerings, not where unsolicited offerings are cast upon them. WHO thinks he needs to be heard? WHO is driven to talk about Advaita to those not seeking information about Advaita?
If, during the course of a day, you are trying to share, offer, or force what you think you know about Advaita (or about anything else) onto persons, co-workers, associates, etc., then there’s evidence of one or more ego-states and evidence that Realization has not happened. Each of the three who complained that their efforts are not being well-received by others are really expressing a surprise that others are not saying, “Oh my gosh! I find you fascinating. You are truly a deep thinker and wise philosopher, and at such a young age! Amazing. Please, tell me more. I must know all that you know. I shall sit at your feet and relish the nectar of your knowledge.”
The fact is, those engaged in such conduct are trying to give away something that they don’t really have in the first place. To those, this pointer is offered: consider Realizing Fully first, and after that, practice the silent vigil rather than the noisy pontification. What does that mean?
Some define a “vigil” as “a watch or observation” or “residing in a state of witnessing” or “the process of waiting and watching.” The Realized Advaitin teacher resides for the most part in a silent vigil that is not unlike that practiced by a wolf (or to use an Advaitin analogy, the tiger). The days of the Realized are usually passed most often in a witnessing mode. Should a question arrive during that period of waiting and watching, then a response can happen; otherwise, the silent vigil continues, uninterrupted.
Post-Realization, a shift was observed by some persons, some of whom then asked such questions as, "What are you doing differently?" or "What has happened to you that has made you so much more peaceful?" If Full Realization happens, you may be approached...or not; otherwise, you'll stay quiet.
If talking must happen in the process of meeting basic survival needs, talking can happen, but it happens without personal motive. If teaching happens, it happens…or not. If writing happens, it happens…or not. If some come for the sharings, they come. If none come for the sharings, none come. If some visit this site, they visit. If none visit this site, none visit. So it is.
A few minutes per morning are passed here with certain of the teachings being posted (primarily as entertainment, as part of this “dance”) and then nothing more happens in regards to Advaita unless e-mails or calls are received and answered. Satsanga is offered only when requested and/or arranged by seekers.
Each who sent an e-mail about "the problems being encountered during the effort to share" was reminded of this: in order to be awakened, persons have to be shaken. Understand that most do not want to be shaken, and unless they have asked you to shake them and wake them, then the Masters have modeled this: live in an AS IF fashion and leave people alone.
That is the suggestion being offered here as well. If you would Realize Fully, then focus on the Teachings, not on trying to spread the Teachings where the Teachings are not being sought. Please enter the silence of contemplation. (To be continued)
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If talking must happen in the process of meeting basic survival needs, talking can happen, but it happens without personal motive. If teaching happens, it happens…or not. If writing happens, it happens…or not. If some come for the sharings, they come. If none come for the sharings, none come. If some visit this site, they visit. If none visit this site, none visit. So it is.
A few minutes per morning are passed here with certain of the teachings being posted (primarily as entertainment, as part of this “dance”) and then nothing more happens in regards to Advaita unless e-mails or calls are received and answered. Satsanga is offered only when requested and/or arranged by seekers.
Each who sent an e-mail about "the problems being encountered during the effort to share" was reminded of this: in order to be awakened, persons have to be shaken. Understand that most do not want to be shaken, and unless they have asked you to shake them and wake them, then the Masters have modeled this: live in an AS IF fashion and leave people alone.
That is the suggestion being offered here as well. If you would Realize Fully, then focus on the Teachings, not on trying to spread the Teachings where the Teachings are not being sought. Please enter the silence of contemplation. (To be continued)
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