Reciprocal Altruism
The Master said: The Brahma akara vritti helps to turn the mind away from other thoughts. Either some such practice is necessary or association with sadhus should be made. The sadhu has already overcome the mind and remains in Peace. His proximity helps to bring about such condition in others. Otherwise there is no meaning in seeking a sadhu’s company. Deho aham (I am the body) is limitation and is the root of all mean and selfish actions and desires. Brahma aham (I am Brahman) is passing beyond limitation and signifies sympathy, charity, love etc., which are divine and virtuous. - From Talk 54 —- —- — brahmakaravrtti - this is the (moral) conduct of one whose sole intent is to diffuse Brahman widely and abundantly. The practice of vichara is not selfishness. It is the opposite. It removes the separation of self and other. It is bhedabheda, the identity of self and universe, simultaneously one and different. During these difficult times plagued by the current worldwide pan...