Death is auspicious for Vipassi,

Death is auspicious for Vipassi, not inauspicious. Its pleasant not unpleasant, Its congrtulatory and not humiliation. When time ripens and age ritual is complere, then disintegration of body is must (to happen). No one can postpone this unbreakable law of nature (destiny). Mature practitionar accepts (wears) this inevitable death moment with a smile. In his stream of thoughts (consciousness) there is not an iota of fear or sorrow or uneasiness. At the time of death even if there is pain, even then his consciousness is not perturbed. As one sitting in Adhishtan (sitting with determination practise) is not affected by physical pain, similarly he is not disturbed at time of death if there is physical pain. He keeps awake mind always aware of fact of impermanence. In such a state when the body disintegrates, then the synthesis with first moment of next life (transformation) is doubtlessly leading to a place of salvation (Sadgati or one who ends in truth/ peace).

The Vipassi practitionar who practises Vipassana from the time of initiation till whole life, he is traveller on path of Dharma. ' Oppnayike' stands for a person who moves forward step by step. Death cannot halt his progress. Death is unable to interrupt the dharma stream in his consciousness (river). The progress remains (Stays). For a committed practitonar the 'oppnayike' nature presents itself as a help at moment of death. Sublime (promoted) future is ensured, Salvation (Sadgati or one who ends in truth / peace) is ensured.

Thats why true practitionar is not afraid of death. He neither desires death out of hatred (loathing) of life nor he is scared of death because of attachment (obsessed with love) to life. He is completely assured (faith) that death is a promotion, elevation. Hence death is a cause of celebration and not lamentation or grief. Vipassi practitionar learns the art of living. The auspicious art of dying is hidden in the art of livng. Even then deathbound Vipassi should be helped by other Vipassi practitionars who are nearby (the dying). The whole environment should be kept overflowing (submerged) with equanimous consciousness of Dharma. Thats why if there is a person with unstable mind (Chitta/ heart/ consciousness) or weak heart who is shedding tears, he should be immediately moved away as he should not become the reason for contamination of important moment ( disintegrating & forming consciousness ----dying rebirthing moment). If the deathbound person is not completely ripe (matured in dharma), then he may spoil his afterlife (parlok -beyond this planet) on seeing lamenting member of his family. All the practitionars present are required to do Vipassana sitting around the deathbound. They should generate Dhamma vibrations of impermanence or do mangal maitri for patient (Mangal maitri - auspicious friendliness meditation) That time the whole environement should be cleaned (whitened) with electric energy waves of Dhamma consciousness.

After death no one should cry, no one should lament. On the contrary, that the dead has reached Sadgati (salvation), keep the psyche happy. Always keep on generating mangal maitri for the departed. Keep on distributing your merits to the departed. What is does is that wherever the departed has taken birth, in his psyche there is a result of touch of Dharma consciousness and resultant his psyche would be peaceful, happy and ecstatic. If we are sad and lament for the departed all we do is send sorrow vibes from our psyche to them making them unhappy and sad. Hence they become restless and ends his peace and happiness. Donot be sad and donot be reason for anyone else's sadness. Always be happy and always be reason for happiness of others. This is the auspicious law for auspicious death.

Mangal Mitra Satyanarayan Goenka With gratitude- Vipassana journal Year 9, Issue 12

Live in Peace All Times

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 

What is the secret formula to live in peace at all times? Bhagawan lovingly shares with us a precious tip today!

The mind is the wind that brings to us the smell – foul or fragrant from the world.  When the mind turns towards foul, it makes you disgusted. When it turns towards the fragrant, you become happy. The wind gathers the cloud from four quarters; similarly your mind brings into your consciousness many disappointments. It is also the same mind of yours, which scatters away the clouds that darken it or make it feel lost in the night of doubt. Control the mind and you will remain unruffled at all times. This is the secret to undisturbed peace – Shanti, and this is the education that all of you must first secure firmly. To gain this equanimity, you do not need high degrees, but systematic spiritual effort (Sadhana). Then you will be always happy, whether you are poor or rich, appreciated or criticised, prosperous or unlucky. That is an armour without which it is foolish to enter the arena of life.

 Divine Discourse, 20 Dec, 1958.BABA🙏🏻🌻🙏🏻

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 ज्ञानी की परम मृत्यु होती है...!!

Examining of Pujya Guruji Goenkaji by His teacher Sayagyi U Ba Khin for developing In Dhamma

Examining of Pujya Guruji Goenkaji by His teacher Sayagyi U Ba Khin for developing In Dhamma 

Panchashil

"पंचशिल"

1)पाणातिपाता वेरमणी सिक्खापदं समादियामी।

अर्थ:- मैं प्राणी हिंसा से विरत रहने की शिक्षा ग्रहण करता/करती हूँ।

2) अदिन्नादाना वेरमणी सिक्खापदं समादियामी !

अर्थ:- मैं चोरी से विरत रहने की शिक्षा ग्रहण करता/करती हूँ।

3) कामेसुमिच्छारा वेरमणी सिक्खापदं समादियामी ।

अर्थ:- मैं व्यभिचार से विरत रहने की शिक्षा ग्रहण करता/करती हूँ।

4) मुसावादा वेरमणी सिक्खापदं समादियामी !

अर्थ:- मैं मिथ्यावचन(झूठ) से विरत रहने की शिक्षा ग्रहण करता/करती हूँ।

5) सुरामेरयमज्जपमादट्ठाना वेरमणी सिक्खापदं समादियामी !

अर्थ:- मैं शराब, मदिरा, जुआ आदि से विरत रहने कि शिक्षा ग्रहण करता/करती हूँ।

💐शील का पालन💐

अनेक साधको के मामले में देखा है की जो लोग शील को महत्त्व नहीं देते है वे साधना के पथ पर प्रगति नहीं कर सकते।

ऐसे लोग सालो तक शिविरों में आ सकते हैं और ध्यान में अद्भुत अनुभव प्राप्त कर सकते हैं परंतु उनके दैनिक जीवन में कोई बदलाव नहीं आता है।  वे अशांत और दुखी बने रहते है क्योंकि वे अन्य खेलो के समान विपश्यना के साथ भी खेल खेलते हैं। वे लोग सचमुच हानि उठाते हैं, व्यर्थ समय खोते हैं।

🌷जो लोग धर्म के द्वारा अपने जीवन में भले के लिये परिवर्तन लाना चाहते हैं उनको यथासंभव सावधानीपूर्वक शील का पालन करना ही चाहिये।

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Statement of Truth

🌷Statement of truth (sacca kiriya)🌷

Guruji made a strong determination (adhitthana) with the base of a statement of truth (sacca kiriya), as follows:

"Whatever Dhamma service that I have given till now is totally free from any selfish interest and it has only been given with the sole motive of helping others.

I have acted thus to fulfill the Dhamma wishes of my revered teacher. May my teacher feel free from the debt of Dhamma received from India. May I feel free from the debt of Dhamma I received from my teacher. It is only with this motive that I have given Dhamma service.

These are words of truth and with the strength of these true words I leave the decision to Dhamma.

If Dhamma wants me to carry on my Dhamma duties only in India then may I remain a Myanmar citizen, and if Dhamma wants me to travel the world for the spread of Vipassana, then at the completion of 10 years of my Dhamma service in India may I receive Indian citizenship."

(Vipassana international newsletter.   May' 07)

What is Metta

💐Que : What is mettā?

Guruji :   Mettā or mettā bhāvana is the technique of generating vibrations of good will and compassion that a Vipassana student is first taught on the 10th day of a 10-day Vipassana course.

Later, at the end of every Vipassana course or one-hour sitting, a meditator is asked to practice mettā, to share the merits gained with all beings.

Mettā vibrations are tangible vibrations, with beneficial power that increases as the purity of the mind strengthens.

Metta Sutta
Benefits of Metta

"If, O Bhikkhus, the liberation of the mind through loving-kindness is practised, developed, made much of, made one's vehicle and foundation, firmly established, consolidated, and thoroughly undertaken, eleven benefits are to be expected.

What eleven?

1.  One sleeps in comfort;
2.  One wakes in comfort;
3.  One has no bad dreams;
4.  One is dear to human beings;
5.  One is dear to non-human beings;
6.  One is protected by deities;
7.  One is not harmed by fire, poison and weapon;
8.  One can concentrate easily;
9.  One's facial complexion is calm and serene;
10. One dies unconfused;
11. If one does not attain anything higher, one will be reborn in the Brahma world after       death."

~ Anguttara Nikaya
   Book of the Elevens

Q&A

⚫Is the generation of metta a natural consequence of the purity of the mind, or is it
something that must be actively developed? Are there progressive stages in metta?

🔵Both are true. According to the law of nature – the law of Dhamma – as the mind is purified, the quality of metta develops naturally. On the other
hand, you must work to develop it by practicing Metta Bhavana. It is only at a very high stage of
mental purity that metta is generated naturally, and
nothing has to be done, no training has to be given. Until one reaches that stage, one has to practice. Also, people who don't practice Vipassana can
practice Metta Bhavana. In such countries as Burma, Sri Lanka and Thailand, Metta Bhavana is
very common in every household. However, the
practice is usually confined to mentally reciting
"May all beings be happy, be peaceful". This certainly gives some peace of mind to the person who is practicing it. To some extent good vibrations enter the atmosphere, but they are not strong.

However, when you practice Vipassana, purification starts. With this base of purity, your practice of Metta naturally becomes stronger. Then you won't need to repeat these good wishes aloud. A stage will come when every fiber of the body keeps on feeling compassion for others, generating goodwill
for others.

Positive Thoughts

गुरूजी डाक्टर ने कहा है कि यह रोग होने की संभावना है, बस इसी की चिंता है।

उत्तर--यदि मानस कमजोर है, तो रोग नही है तो भी आएगा।
आदमी जो सोचता है, वह होता है।अपना भविष्य आदमी स्व्यं बनाता है।
तुम बैठ के यही सोचोगी की हमको रोग है, हमको रोग है, तो रोग को न्योता(invite) दे रही हो।

🌷मन और शरीर का बड़ा गहरा सम्बन्ध है।जिस वक़्त कोई बात मन में जोर से उठी, तो तुरंत शरीर में संवेदना वैसी ही उठेगी।मन में जो घटना घटी वह शरीर के साथ जुड़ जाती है।उसे हम देख नही सकते।
चिंता को चिंता कि तरह देख सकना आसान नही है।भय को भय की तरह नही देख पाते।वह बहुत ऊँची बात है।पर संवेदना को देख सकते हैं।
तो संवेदना को देखना शुरू कर दो। जरुरी नही सिर से पाँव तक चक्कर लगाया जाय।जहाँ संवेदना हो रही है, उसी को साक्षी भाव से देखे जा रहें हैं।
देखते-देखते भय और चिंता की ताकत कम होती जायेगी, और फिर समाप्त हो जायेगी।
भय और चिंता भी अनित्य है, और संवेदना भी अनित्य है।

🌸बहुत बार हम पर जो संकट आनेवाला है, वह साफ़ दिखने लगता है।वह घटना तो बाद में घटेगी, मन में घबराहट पहले होगी।हम जो बीज डालेंगे, वह बीज डालते ही एक तरह की संवेदना होने लगेगी। फल तो बाद में आएगा, संवेदना पहले होने लगेगी।यह प्रकृति का नियम है।बीज भी संवेदना के साथ, फल भी संवेदना के साथ आएगा।
तो फल आने के पहले ही बीज के साथ हमने संवेदना देखनी शुरू कर दी, तो फल की ताकत भी कम हो जायेगी।ताकत कम होते होते जो फल आएगा वह फूल की छड़ी की तरह आएगा।उसकी ताकत कम कर दी।
आम आदमी को होश नही रहता है तो चिंता करता रहता है।हमारा क्या हो जाएगा, हमारा क्या हो जाएगा।तो उसका फल आनेवाला है, उसको मजबूत बना देंगे, बढ़ा देंगे।
हम चाहते हैं भला; और कर देते हैं बुरा, उससे बात उलटी हो जाती है।