Be Awake and Aware!

Anyone who has spent time with Maharishi Om, (‘Guruji’ as he is affectionately called by those close to him) will have heard him say, ‘Be awake and aware!’ These simple words of wisdom are deep with meaning. And by sincerely following these instructions our perception of the world around us will be enhanced.

To be awake implies that one has become on the alert and alive to something, (our life?). To be awake is to be fully conscious.

The word aware is even more impressive. In the dictionary it states that to be aware is to be watchful, to have or show realization, perception or knowledge. To be aware implies vigilance in observing or alertness in drawing inferences from what one experiences.

Spending time with Guruji is an auspicious blessing. Recently I had the good fortune of a few afternoons in his Divine presence. His quiet tone and kind mannerisms belied the depth of his words. His phrases were rich in wisdom. He shared his wealth of wisdom casually and with the utmost simplicity. I began jotting down some of the things he said because I knew I would want to remember them.


Although the following information and statements were given in answer to questions asked or in reference to the conversation at the time, these words stand on their own significantly as divine guidance.

(Apologies if I have interpreted anything incorrectly. Any mistakes are mine.)


Dharma:
10 QUALITIES OF DHARMA:

Great Patience (Dhairy)

Forgiveness (Chama)

Purity of Thought (Dama)

Not Stealing (Asteya)

Cleanliness (shauch)

Discipline of Senses (Self Control)

Courage (Dheer)

Knowledge (Vidya)

Truth (Sathyam)

Calmness (Akroda)

Aachara Hina Na Dunanti Veda:
Dunanti- purify
Aachara Hina- Improper behavior
Na- Not
Veda- Teaching
It means: Those who know perfectly, but act imperfectly, even the Vedas cannot purify them. In other words, A person might know the appropriate way to act, but still acts inappropriately, therefore, even the Vedas can not purify him.

When we depart from this earth the one thing that goes with us is Dharma. Neither family, friends, money goes with us. Only Dharma stays with you. and only Dharma can protect you when no one is with you.

Dharma means righteous deed
If we have Dharma we don’t need anyone to save us, and no one can save us.



Personal Responsibility:

Cleanliness is everything, not just washing your clothes, putting on a scent, dressing nicely, Internal Cleaning!

If you know it, it is your responsibility to tell the truth. If you do not know it, it is not your responsibility.

Misguiding for your own benefit is punishable by the Divine.

Bringing misery to other peoples lives is a crime

Don’t compare yourself with anyone.

Don’t be jealous. Jealousy is a sin.

In a hurry do not do anything.



llusion:

Under the influence of illusion and greed we do things that hurt us.

Happiness is not connected with things.

Happiness is connected with thoughts

People are trying to change the outer environment, but they do not want to change their inner environment.


Self Study:

Working on thought and understanding these, that is called self study.

Self Study=Swadhya

How do you do self study? You observe your senses and behavior and you correct it.


Conflict of Thought:

Conflicting thought makes you uncomfortable. In that situation a hurricane comes (to your mind)

Conflict of thought is called a mental hurricane. At the time of a mental hurricane do not do anything, just stay in one place and wait until the worst of the ‘hurricane’ moves away. Once the hurricane is cleared away you can see everything clearly.

When a mental hurricane is there you can hurt yourself.

In this type of situation accept the unbiased advise of friends, relatives or teacher. Accept it as though the Divine is providing shelter, do not ignore it.


Self Doubt:

Don’t put yourself in self doubt. If you don’t know, find out the truth

Those who have self doubt can destroy themselves. (Study the Gita) on how to rid the self of doubt. Inquire. Accept the truth.


Sensual Pleasure:

(See) If the outcome of sensual pleasure is pleasant and not harmful to your thought in any way.

Some behaviors are temporarily pleasant.

Discover what causes the unpleasant, then do not repeat it.


Spiritual Life:

Spiritual life means you should be happy. You should have what you need. Everyone has basic needs of food and a home with space for a guest.

It is not necessary to have more then you need.

When you feel pain in your heart like a tightened fist, that is sadness. Meditate on the Anahata- heart chakra and the third eye together. That combines emotion with wisdom.

Read the Gita, then think about it, sequence, connection and intention of Lord Krishna to Arjuna

Listen and analyze. In any analyzation you need to see Lord Krishna’s intention. Why did he say that? What will be the result.


The Divine:

Believe in the Divine, good karma and truth. You will see justice and you will succeed.

A good prayer to Mother Divine: Thank you for everything. I do not deserve that much. You are most generous.

You can deceive anyone but not the Divine.


Guruji:

Whatever I want for myself I have to give to others.

How can I get peace if I don’t give it?

There is no permanent answer for everyone, it is person to person. Each case is individual.

Judge me through my actions, not my speech.

If they want to ask Guruji’s opinion, he will give it.

If they want to ask something, Guruji can say when.

Have faith in the Divine you will do just fine.

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