The Master's say, "To practice and Live in The Master's Will, we do not have to forsake our family, or go to jungle and mountains. We just need to discipline ourselves and dedicate maximum possible time for Meditation, at least 150 minutes a day. If the time that we spend with Inner self and Silence increases automatically our attention towards external will minimise."
Till we allow our senses to be in command, we shall lack discipline. The pleasures of the world will pull us towards it, making it difficult for us to Live in The Master's Will.
Once, A Disciple decided to meditate alone, away from his Ashram, to avoid distraction and disturbances. He took a boat and went to the middle of the lake. There, he closed his eyes and began his meditation.
He was in absolute SILENCE for few hours. Then, he suddenly came back to sense. In the middle of the Lake, another boat had come and smashed into his boat. The jerk caused by the accident brought him down from elevated level of trance.
He still kept his eyes closed, but the senses were now fully awakened. He was fully active towards The World. On one side, he was feeling angry, on the other, thirsty and hungry. He was ready to vent out his anger and shout at the boatman, who dared to disturb his meditation.
But when he opened his eyes, he saw that it was an empty boat, which had not been tied up, and had come floating till the middle of the lake ...
The Master's say, "Distractions are within us in the form of senses and mind. They are not there outside. Thus, it is very essential for us to first of all discipline them, orient them towards The Lord. Develop the habits of patience, perseverance and Acceptance. Nothing shall happen instantly. When, we sow a seed, it takes time before the roots appear and it takes the form of a plant or tree.
Similarly, Living in The Master's Will is the seed. Meditation is the root and Living in The Remembrance of The Lord and merging with The Lord is the tree.
Our mind and the senses are waiting for an opportunity to wander into the outer world. The moment they get an opportunity even of smallest nature, like a pin dropping, they get distracted."
The Saints say, "To overcome this shortcomings and discipline Self, we need to have utmost Trust and Love for The Master. Only these can protect us from getting distracted."
It is a golden opportunity that we have with us today. We have a human life. We have the Company of The Master. We just need to have Faith in The Master and Live in The Master's Will. We should try to Live as much as possible in The Remembrance of The Lord, do meditation as per The Master's directions.
Ultimately, a day will come, when by The Master's Grace, we shall overcome all the distractions and be in Sync with The Lord, The Master and The Nature. Let us be blessed by our MASTER, to only be attracted to The Lord.
Authored by K. Giri
