Differential Notion - The First and Last Obstacle in Spiritual Pursuit

In this track, Swamiji emphasizes that a differential notion or vision is the greatest hurdle in the path of spirituality. One always looks at the world and God in two different ways, separately. So, the differential outlook is pronounced between God and world and between world and oneself. A seeker must remove this differential outlook by a sincere and constant process of introspection.

This is an infusional introspection because it is meant to generate salutary, sublime effects on the mind, its functions, intelligence, its reasons, ego, its function etc.

Even in one’s activities, if a seeker differentiates work according to his own likes and dislikes, priorities and importance, then it is self-defeating. He must elevate the spiritual practice from the sensory level to the mento-intellectual level, by the process of introspection. Swamiji urges seekers to find divinity in all places, actions, and interactions.

PR 21 Mar 2013