Selflessness is an effort for most. Lord Krishna said to Arjuna, that when you do something do not look for the results nor look for reciprocation. Love is a hard to cultivate - such is the inherent selfishness of human nature.
The self, is often identified with the body, the form, the name, identity, country, likes & dislikes. This self which is otherwise called the personality or the “lower-self” or the “little-me”; works hard to accomplish many things in one lifetime. The accolades and the bouquets increase the association, identification and personification of the genius of the Lower-Self. It is good to a certain extent when the young soul is trying to grow up and become successful but in terms of evolution of the soul, this identification becomes a road block in the later phase of spiritual growth. The lower self has to identify itself with the Higher Self. The will of Soul must govern the the life of the personality.
The soul must constantly live in the light of the Higher Soul, following the path of the virtues. Spiritual aspirations, longing for oneness with the Higher-Soul, Illumination and Union (Yoga) should become the goal of the personality. This is easily possible when we use the teachings of Lord Krishna, do not be attached to the actions and it’s outcomes, do not look for something to come back to you, reduce all expectations, de-attached attachments, Identifying each activity from the standpoint of the Soul, the Divine. Associating the opportunities and outcomes as a means to raise the consciousness higher and greater. Turning a hurt to a lesson of forgiveness, looking at love as mercy on the path towards oneness, boundless & unconditioned transactions with everybody, a non-judging attitude and constant inclusive thought towards everyone - can be tools or means to attain that Nishkamya or desire-less actions.
Grand Master Choa Kok Sui said, the Law of Karma is for all. So if the sadhak (the student) on the Spiritual Path can attempt to try the above, then hurt, troubles and blocks generated around one’s life may seem as only stepping stones towards the ultimate goal. Oneness with all
Good for thought
Amen !
Dr. Prashant
