Cherry Beach, Toronto
S in S
My topic, chosen by my godbrother, Guru Prasad, for today’s livestream was, “S in S” or “Steadiness in Sadhana.”
I quoted Toni Sorenson who wrote, “We don’t have to be fast; we simply have to be steady and move in the right direction. Direction is always going to trump speed.” I like H.W. Brands version of steadiness, “His was a quiet but persistent charisma.”
In the spiritual context Prabhupada expresses sthairyam (Sanskrit for steadiness) as meaning “to be very determined to make progress in spiritual life.” The Bhagavad-gita makes references to this fixation in 13.8, 10.32, 18.43 and 2.41.
I cited the example of the tortoise and the hare. The race was won by the reptile who proved that ‘slow and steady’ is the methodology to apply for success, instead of the rajasic approach of the hare, who was fast and furious.
The word sadhana is the spiritual work-out which should be part of our daily regimen. One must be determined to cultivate the finer qualities of human life.
To increase the “steadiness of sadhana” I suggested a few practical tips:
1) Begin your day in prayerful meditation – ask for strength and determination
2) Read the verses of the Gita chapter 6
3) Practice good asana and pranayama breathing for focus
4) Health-wise — shower daily, twice if possible and decrease white sugar intake and don’t eat late in the evening
5) Chant the maha mantra with its definition in mind, relish the sweetness of sound and the joy it stands for.
My second shower was in the lake at Cherry Beach. I must be nice to my body so that I can keep up my services to Krishna and humanity.
May the Source be with you!
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