Ramji,
Thank you so much for the satsang Sunday. I was thinking that there is, in Vedanta, a subtle element that tends to be ignored, but is built into the teachings, the teacher, and the lineage: If one is truly committed to the process, whatever is in the way will eventually show up.
One is forced to face it or keep suffering. That is of course when a teacher is primary. But I have also found an inner guidance because, of course, there is only one. So the teacher, the teachings and the lineage are I.
The “system” is foolproof. It means one has to learn to trust Vedanta (karma yoga). Not to discount psychology at all. It saves a lot of time, and clarifies patterns of behavior.
Anyway, you might disagree, but I was thinking that there is no lack in Vedanta, if practiced earnestly and one truly “wants to know”. I don’t think it can fail you.
Love, always, Ramji
Dear X,
I don’t disagree. There is no lack in Vedanta if you include karma yoga. Karma yoga is psychology; that’s why it isn’t not called karma vedanta. Vedanta deals with the topic of awareness, which karma-free. There is no lack. It is a complete teaching. It cannot fail. Modern psychology is a helpful aid as long as it doesn’t try to co-opt the “I am Awareness” teaching. Most of the psychologists in Vedanta don’t understand non-duality at all. They think they do, but they don’t. I hesitate to tell them for fear they will run away. They keep hanging in there because they know that standing as Awareness works.
Anyway, the whole Bhagavad Gita is Isvara’s guarantee that if you do your part, It will do Its part. You can count on it. Jiva and Isvara are eternal companions. Thanks for this wonderful satsang. The part about “the subtle element” is profound. Only a few people understand. I will post this satsang for the benefit of those who are ready to understand.
Much love,
Ramji
