At 5:04pm on February 23, 2011, Vinod Sharma said…
control over one'self and inability to control the environment means, to me, that the person is anyhow restraining himself from responding to the outer world(i.e.the environment ) supressing his inner urge or passion-and he feels that he has control over his self.it is a sort of compromise with the environment.Control of self in true sense means switching over of passions from (expectations, lust,anger,prejudices etc.etc.) to the basics of life like love,compassion,harmony,brotherhood etc..We have liberty of doing our duty only in a dedicated way and have to set aside the expectations,that way our innerself may be somewhat calm. I am learning experimenting and trying to do it.. more so behaviour of each individual depends on his samskaras of several lives plus habits and values he has developed in his present life so far.Iit is bound to vary from person to person as such expectations can not be fulfilled unless all of us are near to basics of life..I wish i am able to make you understand........
Thank you for the invite, Heidi Ann, and for the lush red rose. Your profile is lovely, and I look forward to some great conversations. I'm still learning my way around this site, but very happy to be here!
Yes,im your friend now.I am male, 55 yrs old, a govt employee retiree.I want to talk/discuss to you about theosophy, because I know its the truth.I've been with this group(theosophy) for quite a time( 9 yrs.).I have a very different idea with our local theosophy group here.They dont talk about theosophy.Only the name they are using.Mostly they talked about esoteric,in most cases they are seeker of the truth.they are like a flying airplane without an airport.Anyway we are seeker,we always seek the truth w/o landing.I dont like it.We must have a home base.We must believe something,like the basic truths of theosophy,real self,this world is an illusion and so many other things.well,up to here and more next time.
Heidi, you are such a dear! They say that love is the most powerful force on earth, and yet the central role it plays behind outward manifestations of power often goes unnoticed. As the Theosophical Network goes forward with its energetic work, there you are, behind the scenes, welcoming new members with your kind words and always loving heart. What a blessing it is that you are here! I KNOW what a force this is, and I wanted to express my great appreciation to you.
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one line from today's homepage is of worth here, i pste below :
Today's Precept/Axiom: Gems from the East. By HPB
February 24:
"Hatred is never quenched by hatred; hatred ceases by showing love; this is an old rule."
control over one'self and inability to control the environment means, to me, that the person is anyhow restraining himself from responding to the outer world(i.e.the environment ) supressing his inner urge or passion-and he feels that he has control over his self.it is a sort of compromise with the environment.Control of self in true sense means switching over of passions from (expectations, lust,anger,prejudices etc.etc.) to the basics of life like love,compassion,harmony,brotherhood etc..We have liberty of doing our duty only in a dedicated way and have to set aside the expectations,that way our innerself may be somewhat calm. I am learning experimenting and trying to do it.. more so behaviour of each individual depends on his samskaras of several lives plus habits and values he has developed in his present life so far.Iit is bound to vary from person to person as such expectations can not be fulfilled unless all of us are near to basics of life..I wish i am able to make you understand........
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