PRACTICE AND FAMILY

now from my level of understanding I think that one consciousness can meet the other one only by some communication – like talking, for example?

Guruji: how will water merge into another water? Imagine a cup of water; how will it merge into a greater body of water? By crossing the limits. Then only will you merge. That’s why I keep telling you: go beyond your physical limits!

There is a word used by Matsyendranath – in Hindi also: avagati, avagat hojan. Suddenly becoming aware: that is cognition. Recognition is when, because of your memory, you are able to recognize something. But becoming aware is instant, on the spot.

only after Atit Ghat will we have this ability?

Guruji: I think so, yes. When whatever you are observing is not dependent on your memory or on something you have read before. That awareness can be called cognition.

I’ve heard that all your surroundings and your family affect your practice?

Guruji: yes, it’s true.

and we also are affecting them by our practice?

Guruji: their true nature will come to the surface: no more diplomacy. If their nature is grouchy – they will become even more grouchy.

if it is kids?

Guruji: it will affect them in a very positive way. And what is family if they are not even supporting you in something you want to do very seriously? Everybody tries to give you a lecture: “It’s nothing – why are they going to this land?” If they are real family – they will support you. Real friends – they will support you. They will believe you also.

Guruji, what do you think: the practice of Kriya, in any case, will increase the positive qualities of the person who starts?

Guruji: yes. And a person’s negative qualities will feel confronted: that reaction I’ve seen many times.

so with the practice, must the practitioner overcome them or outgrow them? How does it develop?

Guruji: a negative person will never become a yogi. You can relax!