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Should you proceed to realize the Self after specifying a period? Is it a degree course? This is a course whereby one becomes a seeker of Truth and contemplates only upon the Truth. He becomes more and more aware of the different aspects of his seeking life. The process is only to be begun and pursued sincerely. About the end point you don't have to worry at all. Krishna says (Bhagavadgeeta 9.22 ):
"Seekers who contemplate on Me as non-separate from themselves and worship Me in everything, for such ever connected ones I bring whatever they need and preserve whatever they have."
So, will not they have the fulfillment of their seeking in due course? Suppose one were to realize the Self in three years and is still young, and starts feeling "I have realized the Self", unless he has an ample measure of all the attendant virtues, that person may become a danger to the society. So, this Self-realization will shine only in the association of a number of qualities mentioned in our scriptures – as in Bhagavadgeeta chapter 12 and 13. Only in the presence of these qualities, a true Self-realized person will shine properly to the benefit of one and all.
So, do you understand the mistake and disharmony in thinking about a specific period stipulated for Self-realization? Don't attempt Self-realization from such a point of view.
When you make a beginning, automatically your aspiration will take you to the end, particularly if you are sensitive, sincere and striving. |
