Imperfection versus Insincerity

In the aftermath, let's regroup, rekindle or even go to square one if we have to. Life's journey is and always will be from imperfection to perfection. Don't we all know that and have talked about many a times? Here's something I read recently after a recent huge disappointment, and in what I saw, I thought I should share with you all who are so dear to me. Please let me know what you all think.

"The existence of imperfections, even many and serious imperfections, cannot be a permanent bar to progress in the Yoga. The only bar that can be permanent - but need not be, for this too can change - is insincerity, and this does not exist in you. If imperfection were a bar , then no man could succeed in Yoga; for all are imperfect, and I am not sure, from what I have seen, that it is not those who have the greatest power for Yoga who have too, very often, or have had the greatest imperfections. You know, I suppose, the comment of Socrates on his own character; that could be said by many great Yogis of their own initial human nature. In Yoga the one thing that counts in the end is sincerity and with it the patience to persist in the path - many even without this patience go through, for in spite of revolt, impatience, depression, despondency, fatigue, temporary loss of faith, a force greater than one's outer self, the force of the Spirit, the drive of the soul's need, pushes them through the cloud and the mist to the goal before them. Imperfections can be stumbling-blocks and give one a bad fall for the moment, but not a permanent bar. Obstructions due to some resistance in the nature can be more serious causes of delay, but they too do not last for ever." - Sri Aurobindo.

So true and insightful indeed!

Kabirji - A Spiritual Thought Provoker

I have been listening to Kabirji's Songs lately. I have read and listen to them in past, however, it is only now that I am realizing that his words are very thought provoking. On the outset he sounds very lucid and quite witty but if you think, he is very profound and ingenuous. I mean he is bold enough to say,

Bhakti Panth Bahut Kathin Hai, Rati Na Chale Koi;

Niradhar Ka Khel Hai, Adhar Dhaar Ki Chuk;

Bhakti Tu Haili Gurunki, Nahi Kaayar Ka Kaam;

Shish Utare Haath Sau, To Hi Mile Neej Dham.

This blows my mind away. Do I have courage to seek enlightenment by giving up all that is so dear to me. Or do I have double minds. I would love to share these songs with you all if I could. I know your thoughts would be more coherent than me and also more interesting!

Rev. Babuji still relevant?

I wonder if Rev. Babuji is still revelant in my life today! I close my eyes and "The Divine Light Exists in My Heart" thought automatically commences. A slight sense of disconnection with the rest of the World is felt. Yes, Reverend Master is absolutely relevant in my life today. And more so than ever before. I believe that this gloomy backdrop will soon end and the warmth will soon return. At present, I am reading some Gujarati translation of Babuji's work done by Rev. Madhubhai and team. Samskars have surely stopped to acumulate.

My quests

Many times I ask myself, what am I really seeking in this life? For starters, What is the purpose of life? Why we are born? Why do we always desire? Are thoughts and desire same? Why do we feel happy or sad? Why do we ultimately die? Who is the real you behind you? I cannot just go on living a mundane life! Have you ever pondered all these questions!! Why all the manifestations? Let's search for the real "I" which is like a lamp in the movie projector! Remember the lense is the 'mind' projecting everything - your thoughts and desires.