Hari Om!
Swami Aparajitananda elaborates on the systematic order of Ādi Shankarāchārya's parting message to seekers of Truth with respect to proper use of BMI gifted to mankind. The first step of PREPARING THE MIND is explained in order of the four āshramas.
Instruction 1: REGULAR STUDY OF SCRIPTURES is more specifically meant for BRAHMACHARYA ĀSHRAMA. "Brahmachārī" is defined. But Shankarāchāryaji is very clear that the instruction applies to Grihasthāshrama also.
INSTRUCTIONS MEANT SPECIFICALLY FOR GRIHASTHA ĀSHRAMA:
Instruction 2: NITYA AND NAIMITTIKA KARMAS are explained in detail with the consent of PAÑCHA-MAHĀYAJÑAS and virtues cultivated from them.
It is noted that Instruction 3 about ATTITUDE (Verse 1, line 2) covers Karma Yoga in essence.
Instruction 4: Swamiji clarifies in detail why Kāmya-karma mati should be given up.
Instruction 5: PĀPA KARMAS TO BE WASHED OUT by Prāyaschita-karmas. Beautifully simple definition of SIN is given. The five point technique and FIR test are suggested along with way to confess and surrender, emphasizing importance of right thinking.
Instruction 6: To see and search DEFECTS (various types explained with reference to Bhaja Govindam) OF WORLDLY JOYS even while indulging, experimenting and thus, learning to choose Shreyas. Swamiji gives LAW OF LIFE: Experiences keep repeating until lessons are learnt.
Instruction 7: REALISTIC DESIRE FOR SELF
Self is clearly defined. It is suggested to seek original happiness and not reflected happiness.
(To be continued)
(Sādhanā Pañcakam - Talk 2 of 7 - Verse 1)
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