Good morning,
Yes, yes quite so far from ordinary, but there is allot more to it than the short section of ABOY. If one only goes by that then they know a little.
All lives when lived within the framework of the householder IE: Being a parent, working full time, maintaining a home and a relationship in his case with a wife and being a part of society in general have parallels.
Did he handle them better than Most? Read the book.
Did he have difficulties keeping a civil tongue? Read the book.
Now imagine this here we are far from his stature but there he was also in forgetfulness before Babaji returned his memory.
So how was his life before knowing who he was? Might his wife not have wondered who this crazy person with tall stories and changed behavior is that has taken the place of my husband?
Read the book.
So how was his life after?
Read the book.
You seem to think by what you have written that because a person is less advanced than a Mahatma that it must be easier for the Mahatma then it is for us?
I tell you this, It may be even more difficult.
When was the last time you as an advanced understanding adult had to spend an entire day let alone your entire life stuck in a room full of immature 3 year olds?
Should not the mature adult be able to remain unperturbed under all conditions in this room?
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So my point is this,it may not actually get easier. Ever wonder why advanced yogi's leave society? I maintain a time comes where regular people will make you crazy if you don't.
But if you can follow the example set forth by Lahiri Mahasaya then perhaps the hills can be avoided.
Lahiri Baba lived a life as an example for the rest of us, not to show I am so great look at me levitate and perform miracles if you get as great as me you can handle the householder life hands down as skillfully as I.
Read the book.
Oh by the way did I mention you should really read the book?
Just in case you missed it.
Off the topic of books I have learned that if I can remember to respect and remember that God is within everyone even as God is within myself then it is easier to associate with others, if I think would I bring displeasure to God with my speech then my speech will be pleasant or it will be silent. Then I will have love for others even as I have love for myself.
If I think would I bring displeasure to God with my actions then my actions will be correct.
Would I purposely displease SeySorciere? sure I might if provoked, would I displease God who is within Seysorciere?
even if Seysorciere cut me off on the road and gave me the finger?
No oh my never, never a thousand times never! instead I would likely laugh because Seysorciere is being so funny acting like bad little child who has forgotten who they really are.
We are the living power of God.
Thank you.
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Originally posted by SeySorciere
Thank you EK. I will try that one but going from what is reported in the Autobiography of a Yogi, he was far from "ordinary".
I actually have read a good book about an ordinary guy, it's "The Secrets of Wilder" !
Sey