Understanding the quote
When faults in others misguide and delude you - have patience, introspect, find faults in yourself. Know that others cannot harm you unless you harm yourself.
When I read this quote I realized that reading this quote is not enough. It is when we pass through some experience that we realize the truth in this quote.
Some people put their trust in bogus gurus, give them lots of money, submit completely to them, and get cheated. but it is not that they are being cheated for no fault of theirs. they are foolish enough to follow bogus leaders, therefore they are inviting a situation in their life where they will be cheated. So people who allow themselves to be cheated are cheated.
One must have a pure and sincere desire, only then is it possible that no one can cheat him. Because Krishna is present as the Super Soul in everyones heart. So it is just impossible for anyone to cheat you - you will just come to know that this person is bogus.
Another thing is, we fear others because they threaten to influence us, and try to change our minds. Especially when someone attacks our belief in spiritual values, we become angry, because we are scared that they are trying to change our way of thinking. But this fear is not present in those who have full faith that no one can sway them and take them away from Krishna. I have personally experienced how much fear and anger is provoked in me when I am insecure and shaken about my own beliefs. If I am not sure about something, then only will I fear that someone will try to change my opinion. Otherwise I will be completely relaxed and calm no matter what the person says. In such a peaceful mood we can preach without getting agitated or arguing defensively.
Third thing is, when I see some fault in someone - oh he is so dominating, so controlling in nature - then I generally notice that this fault is actually in me; I am trying to dominate my younger brother/ sister, I try to dominate others who are slightly submissive. So, what I don't like about that person, is actually something wrong with me.
When I read this quote I realized that reading this quote is not enough. It is when we pass through some experience that we realize the truth in this quote.
Some people put their trust in bogus gurus, give them lots of money, submit completely to them, and get cheated. but it is not that they are being cheated for no fault of theirs. they are foolish enough to follow bogus leaders, therefore they are inviting a situation in their life where they will be cheated. So people who allow themselves to be cheated are cheated.
One must have a pure and sincere desire, only then is it possible that no one can cheat him. Because Krishna is present as the Super Soul in everyones heart. So it is just impossible for anyone to cheat you - you will just come to know that this person is bogus.
Another thing is, we fear others because they threaten to influence us, and try to change our minds. Especially when someone attacks our belief in spiritual values, we become angry, because we are scared that they are trying to change our way of thinking. But this fear is not present in those who have full faith that no one can sway them and take them away from Krishna. I have personally experienced how much fear and anger is provoked in me when I am insecure and shaken about my own beliefs. If I am not sure about something, then only will I fear that someone will try to change my opinion. Otherwise I will be completely relaxed and calm no matter what the person says. In such a peaceful mood we can preach without getting agitated or arguing defensively.
Third thing is, when I see some fault in someone - oh he is so dominating, so controlling in nature - then I generally notice that this fault is actually in me; I am trying to dominate my younger brother/ sister, I try to dominate others who are slightly submissive. So, what I don't like about that person, is actually something wrong with me.
posted by Vyoma at Sunday, November 18, 2007
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