Become a Flute in the Divine Hands of Krishna.

[saisaran]

Swami has asked a question once during a talk to the students. What would you like to become? Swami himself has answered the question, stating that you should become a "Flute"(a hollow bamboo converted into a musical instrument with several holes on it. Air is blown through the mouth to produce different notes) Swami has clarified the point further. If there is obstruction in the bamboo, no sound can emanate. Our body can be compared to the flute. It has nine vents. If we erase our ego completely, the Divine music  will be played through the instrument of the body. The only condition is "It should be straight and hollow. In human beings, the main obstruction is Ego and selfishness. If we could remove the obstruction, the Divine will play music. Sairam.

[dattaswami]

The only way to conquer ego is to keep your self always in the Dwaita of Madhva.  Always remember Hanuman as your guide and the ghost of ego will run away. Remember that Hanuman always tells that He is the servant of Rama (Just a human form) even though He is made creator  (God).

 The attachment to the world can never be broken without tasting the attachment with God.  In such case there is no need of any special effort to break the attachment with the world.  If you taste the badam Kheer (a special sweet), you will spontaneously reject coffee.  Without devotion or Bhakti (attachment to God), there is no meaning in trying for the detachment for the world or Vairagyam.  Even if you try for it, such detachment for the world is not permanent and you will be attached more vigorously to the world with in short time. 

The worldly bonds will leave you since they are neglected by you due to more attachment to the world.  Some times the worldly bonds may fight with you with jealousy like the first wife of a husband on seeing the newly married second wife.  In such case, do not leave the worldly bonds mercilessly.  You must try your level best to convince the family members and you must try to convert them also in to devotees.  Even if they do not fight with you, you have to do this as a part of God’s mission.  Your family is a part of the world.  The propagation of divine knowledge in the world should start with your family. 

At the Lotus Feet of His Holiness Sri Dattaswami

Anil Antony

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