No addiction can win by indulgence. There has to be a discipline to keep away. And then when gradually given the choice, one will be happier not to indulge.
In the battle against addiction, one must first accept the power of the object, the addictive power of Maya.
Admit that surely the object is a source of much pleasure. But also that one seeks higher happiness. The satisfaction felt in not indulging in that object, the source of addiction.
And it truly needn't be a victory in one birth. The vasanas could reside dormant. But the effort is worth it, even if temporary. The satisfaction during the period when one keeps away from the addictive object, one needs to keep contemplating upon and relishing. That happiness only if imbibed will the mind ever let the vasanas be completely destroyed.
Realise that you are no smaller than the Rishis, nor greater than those steeped in addiction.
You were once the one drowning in addiction, and you will once be the Rishi who has destroyed all vasanas for the object.
Let onward be your journey!
No comments:
Post a Comment