Thursday, February 10, 2011

Radhanath Swami on Attraction and Aversion

Some people try to overcome attachment by developing a hatred for the sense objects. A person who is averse means that he is attached but is trying to counteract that in an immature way. But actual elevation is to become indifferent - neither attracted, nor averse. An advanced person is indifferent. Of course, there will be and there should be an aversion to maya, but it should be done with respect. It should be a respectful aversion. Too much aversion is simply the other side of attachment. The principle is to balance such that there is aversion to the principle of sense gratification and at the same time there is attraction to the principle of surrender and devotion.
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24 comments:

  1. Vishvesh JogalekarFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Thank you very much Maharaj for the wonderful explanation.

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  2. N SwaminathanFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Such a profound analysis and concerned teaching by Radhanath Swami. There is a general tendency to go to these extremes.

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  3. SamirFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    wonderful explanation. thank you maharaj

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  4. Milind M ChuriFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Radhanath Swamiji herein describes how one should detach from material sense gratification with possitive thinking.Detachment should also be with respect and not with hate.Very nice explanation.Thank you.

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  5. Abhijit ToleyFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    This is really deep and beautiful from Radhanath Swami. "Respectful aversion" is a new concept for me.

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  6. GuruFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Wonderful explanation about attachment and detachment.

    Identifying these settler things are bit difficult, but can be done only by the mercy of dust of a pure devotee like HH Radhanath swami maharaj.

    Thank you so much maharaj for enlighten us.

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  7. Sumit SharmaFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Very deep and instructive message from Radhanath Swami. Hope I can make some balance by following his instructions in my life.b

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  8. Ravi GargFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Thanks for your guidance swamiji......

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  9. Sumit SharmaFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Amazing message from Radhanath Swami "The principle is to balance such that there is aversion to the principle of sense gratification and at the same time there is attraction to the principle of surrender and devotion.". Radhanath Swami has striken a wonderful balance.

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  10. T.Sita RamaiahFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    "The principle is to balance such that there is aversion to the principle of sense gratification and at the same time there is attraction to the principle of surrender and devotion." These are so valuable instructions. Thank you so much Maharaj.

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  11. sureshFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Thanks Maharaj for explaining true detachment.

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  12. Vidya PathamFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Beautiful last statement by Radhanath Swami on how to balance spiritual and material aversions.

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  13. Shyam Bihari DasFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    This is very true but it is so difficult to achieve. Hence we need to chant seriously, as without the Lord's mercy, this task is impossible.

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  14. abhaycharandas.rnsFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Its difficult balance , but I will try

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  15. swapnilFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Balanced answer by Radhanath Swami. Thank you

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  16. Vishvesh JogalekarFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Radhanath Swami's messages are always instructive. because of theLords pure devotee's mercy like Radhanath swami, we can achieve the difficult task very easily. Thank you Maharaj.

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  17. SunnyFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Beautifully explained - how to balance attraction and aversion...

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  18. priya aiyarFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Very profound explanation of attachment and aversion by Maharaj who is above such material conception.Thank you Maharaj for sharing this thought.

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  19. RaviFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing your realisations.....

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  20. Yogita JagannathanFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Thank you maharaj for such nectarean wisdom.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Thank you so much Maharaj for explaining how to be balanced.

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  22. Raj NarangFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    HARIBOLLLL THANK YOU SO MUCH MAHARAJ......

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  23. Paramesvara DasaMarch 2, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Here it is proven that Krishna consciousness is transcendental to both attachment and aversion. all glories to Radhanath Swami.

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  24. Y.RajaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Such a nice instruction and clarification by HH Radhanath Swami. If we get higher taste, we naturally get rid of the lower taste.

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