Lesson 72 - Q&A – Please tell me exactly what to do

From: Yogani
Date: Thu Jan 8, 2004 11:34am

New Members: It is recommended you read from the beginning of the
archive, as previous lessons are prerequisite to this one. The first
lesson is, "Why This Discussion?"

Q: If I give you all the particulars in my life – my lifestyle, my
habits, previous and current spiritual practices, my experiences –
can you tell me exactly what to do with these spiritual practices you
are describing so eloquently?

A: I am sorry, I cannot. With this approach, that has to come from
you. The goal here is to provide everything you need to set up a good
routine of spiritual practices, and evolve to higher levels of
practice and experience over time under your own responsibility and
supervision. General guidelines for practice are provided, along with
the necessary precautions -- plenty of precautions. It is not
possible for me to individually guide every person, particularly
since everyone has different tendencies, a different background in
spiritual practices, and different manifestations of experience from
past practices.

These lessons are being written for the masses. If they prove to be
worth their salt, I hope they will eventually reach the masses. That
is in the hands of all the members, you, for it is mainly by word of
mouth that good information is transmitted. My job is to make these
lessons as good as they can be for a public audience. Maybe it is an
impossible task. Time will tell.

Someone once said, "The difficult we can take care of straight away.
The impossible will take a little longer."

This approach is not for everyone. Some (maybe many) will need the
personal assistance of an outer guru or teacher close by. If you
determine that this is your need, then by all means go and find a
guru or teacher. In that case, consider these lessons to be a general
resource. They are designed for that too. They are designed to crank
up your bhakti (spiritual desire), and that may inspire you to go
find an outer guru. Or, one may be attracted to you by your
increasing longing. That would be perfect. Others will do fine with
these lessons alone, utilizing the guidelines given. It is up to you -
- and that light perking up in your heart.

Of course, feedback and questions are welcome. All emails are
answered to the best of my ability. I am happy to make suggestions,
but I am not in a position to design a customized program of
practices for everyone. Many sincere inquiries have come in and I am
honored to receive them and respond. Inquiries and responses of
general interest are posted to the lessons. Like this one.

The guru is in you.

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