steady, ever steady….

it takes such a strong will

to pass beyond mind into liberation

but strong will is indeed what is needed 

for the mind is so very much soaked into the soul

(or this thought of being a body with a separate existence)

and this is what needs to be rooted out without a drop

of this feeling remaining 

for if there are seeds of desire/attachment remaining 

then these can sprout up again and sprout they will

if watered with attention 

this is why it is so important to look within and be vigilant 

with the mind by utilizing the practices given by Guru

and continuing steadily without being pulled by so, so many

thoughts 

if one can be patient and continue through all experiences 

that come 

and stay with it 

then there will be fruit to enjoy

the mind will not stop it's course without the strong force of 

grace which is embodied in Guru

but for this force to penetrate deeply, one is to be still

and not driven by anxiety or looking always for pleasurable 

experiences… you see, this is so selfish (which is the way of ego nature)

ego is indeed a selfish energy that all the time whines for *me, me -- i i*

this is what is to be seen my friends and seen well…

for this ego will rise up strong when given attention and nurtured.. 

when the will is strong to go beyond this energy that has been 

seen to bind and bring suffering, then one will not be distracted no

matter what comes or goes….

my friends, there cannot be an understanding of what a great treasure 

stillness is until this beauty is experienced deeply…

then and only then will one know the treasure there …

and as all the sages say, stillness is the only way to be out of suffering 

and without karma and all of the cycling that comes there …

the mind cannot go beyond mind, not ever --

nor can there be an intellectual understanding or insight about what is 

being spoken of 

so friends be quiet --- and when mind is in place drown it in the practices 

and stay steady, every steady…

om shanti