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Progress through Craving
My Master, our Beloved Babuji Maharaj, has given a clarion call that
no abhyasi should rest until the Goal is reached. The wisdom of this
will be apparent when it is realized that each moment in time is pregnant
with opportunity so generously provided by Nature, moment by moment,
using them as steps on the ladder of spiritual progress. This is the
way of progress towards the Goal. How are we to grasp such opportunity?
By being alert. If we miss the opportunity, progress may be set back
and there is also the ever-present danger of losing the way. Once the
way is lost, it may not be possible to find it again, even after many
lives. Therefore, the need for permanent alertness is paramount.
The degree of restlessness and craving for Realization is very important.
If the craving is there, progress is fast. You must feel a restlessness
and a craving for God. And if this is so strong that nothing else matters,
then God can be realized very easily and soon.
Whenever somebody complains of lack of progress, it is due to lack of
craving in him. When there is craving, indiscipline goes away; if indiscipline
goes, craving will automatically come. It is discipline alone which
brings craving. A disciple should necessarily be disciplined.
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