- Hanuman
We are told that he was the son of wind; and that when the demons tried, they could not bind him.
This clearly proves Hanuman represents the mind.
Hanuman had limitless powers, but he had to be reminded - because he himself was ignorant of it.
Such is the case with the mind, too.
Mind has the Lord's power behind it - if only it will know, realise, by removing ig norance.
In the meantime, like a monkey Hanuman, the mind jumps here and there, very difficult to restrain.
Hanuman became world famous, as a servant of Rama.
Our own mind, if put to the service of the Lord, can be full of power, glory and divinity.
- Holy Customs
Lord Jesus justified the use of expensive oil with which he was anointed.
'The poor ye shall always have, but not me.'
He also washed the feet of His own disciples -.and commanded His disciples and followers to do likewise.
Why do we criticise one another for these holy customs?
- Sometimes Good, Sometimes Evil
God is infinitely good.
But we can appreciate it only from the Infinite point of view.
When we look at His will from the finite human standpoint, it looks sometimes good, sometimes evil!
- Ahimsa
Non Injury.
The argument that human life is precious and should therefore be saved at the cost of the animal king dom - is a double-edged sword and will cut both ways.
The same theory of evolution places the man of God above all - are you prepared to sacrifice your life for his sake?
And, the animal can be sacrificed to preserve the life of a human being - but are you a human being if you allow an animal to be killed for your sake?
- Three Planes, and your duty in relation to them.
(1) Law of Karma - cause and effect. Endure and ignore the unpleasant effects and build a better future by present right action.
(2) Law of Grace. Pray. Know that Grace can nullify Karma. But, accept what happens as Grace.
(3) Law of Nirvana or Christ Consciousness. The Reality alone exists - without a shadow, illness or imperfection. Rise above body or world-consciousness. Forget them.
To say God's Grace can do and undo and command its obedience is foolishness.
To stand on Christ Consciousness and look for health and worldly prosperity is the height of stupidity.
Do not confuse the three states.