SPECIAL MUSINGS CONCERNING SWAMI’S HEALTH

 

  Posted on April 7, 2011 at 11:55 p.m.  (IST)

By Prof. G. Venkataraman

 

 

Continued from Page I



Why did the avatar undergo so much suffering? And what should we do in such circumstances? Swami gave very clear to these on that occasion.

 

 

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I underwent all this suffering only to demonstrate that one should not be attached to the body. Instead, one should develop divine consciousness. I am not this body. Body consciousness leads to untold suffering. In order to enjoy happiness and peace one has to get rid of body attachment. What is this body?



This body is a den of dirt and prone to diseases;
It is subject to change from time to time;
It cannot cross the ocean of Samsara.
It is nothing but a structure of bones.
O mind, do not be under the delusion that body is permanent.
Instead, take refuge at the Divine Lotus Feet.

                                                                        (Telugu Poem)



The first step on the spiritual path is to contain body consciousness. Dehabhimana (body consciousness) will disappear once you develop Daivabhimana (Divine Consciousness). You are subjected to misery and suffering because you are immersed in body consciousness. I have no pains since I have no body attachment.

I take delight in your love. Your prayers are responsible for My speedy recovery. In all the corners of the world devotees have been praying intensely. Through prayer you can achieve the impossible.

Embodiments of Love! Gradually give up body attachment. Develop Atmic consciousness. Atma alone is true and eternal. Atma is our life. Everything else is a passing cloud.

 

- Extracts from Divine Discourse delivered on July 05, 2003.



Now here is something we need to pay close attention to. Please watch this carefully and read the transcript below:

 

 

 

Here is the transcript of the above Video:

 

I was all smiles when I was being taken to hospital. Many doctors surrounded Me there. They were anxious. I told them not to worry. "This body is not Mine. It is yours. You can do whatever you deem fit to this body. I have no pain whatsoever," I assured them. I returned after three hours. Again I was full of smiles. A true spiritual aspirant is one who undergoes difficulties with a positive frame of mind. Do not be too concerned about the suffering of the body. In fact, for a human body suffering is quite natural. One has to face suffering drawing strength from the Atma.

 

- Extracts from Divine Discourse delivered on July 05, 2003.



The last remark I would like to make is that as always, Swami steers every Discourse to a key point. Almost invariably, Swami’s Discourses revolve around one of the following major topics, they being: 1) Bhakti or devotion, 2) Prema or Pure Love, 3) Seva or service, and 4) the Atma, the spirit. In this case, it was the fourth topic that was the main theme.

These days, life has become so busy for most that increasingly we are finding less and less time for Swami’s precious teachings. The test we all are now going through calls upon us to take some time off, and pay careful attention to what Swami is telling us. Let us not forget that above all, God comes in human form to teach humans how to rise to the level of God. That lesson is in fact a precious Divine Gift that we are privileged to receive. Let us, in all humility and love, take this opportunity to revisit those gems and redeem ourselves. I am sure that would please Swami more than anything else. Tell me which teacher would not be happy if His student takes seriously what has been taught?

Think about it. Jai Sai Ram.