What is Moksha?

8 Responses to What is Moksha?

1. Utpal Chakrabarty says:

   May 13, 2010 at 3:29 am

   This seems like a logic that defeats not only itself but even Sri Ramakrishna

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   • gokulmuthu says:

     May 17, 2010 at 7:11 pm

     Dear Utpalji,

     I don’t see any conflict between what is presented and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swamiji.

     1. Moksha is not to get away from the world. It is to get away from worldliness. Worldliness is depending on the world for security, peace and happiness. Swamiji himself wanted to be in Nirvikalpa samadhi for the rest of his life, for which Sri Ramakrishna rebuked him. As Sri Ramakrishna used to say “Be in the world, but do not be of it.”

     2. Desire is the cause of bondage and rebirth. Holy Mother says “This moment if you are free from all desires, you are free.” Thousands of people have attained it. It is not a distant unattainable dream. It is “hasta amalaka” – like a fruit in one’s hand. The mental block that it is not attainable is a big obstacle.

     3. Divinisation of everyday life happens naturally for a person who has attained moksha. The aspirant has to do it by effort.

     4. Yes. Moksha has to be attained soon. Maximum effort has to be put in for that. There is no doubt about that. Anything good has to be strived for now. After knowing that it is the best thing, it is foolish to postpone attaining it.

     5. Yes. Desire for moksha is not a desire. It like a thorn used to pull out another thorn.

     With regards,
     Gomu.

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2. Utpal Chakrabarty says:

   May 13, 2010 at 3:29 am

   This seems like a logic that defeats not only itself but even Sri Ramakrishna’s preaching as follows:
   1. Moksha is to get away from the world. Those who do not seek Moksha would not be listening to the Swami’s preaching
   2. No one can make sure not to come back. One can only wish it.
   3. Divinisation of everyday life etc. can happen only after one has attained Mokshna
   4. Sri Ramakrishna inspires His devotees to put in as much effort as possible to achieve Mokhsa soon.
   5. Sri Ramakrishna says desire for Moksha is not a “desire”

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   • gokulmuthu says:

     May 17, 2010 at 7:11 pm

     Dear Utpalji,
     I don’t see any conflict between what is presented and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swamiji.
     1. Moksha is not to get away from the world. It is to get away from worldliness. Worldliness is depending on the world for security, peace and happiness. Swamiji himself wanted to be in Nirvikalpa samadhi for the rest of his life, for which Sri Ramakrishna rebuked him. As Sri Ramakrishna used to say “Be in the world, but do not be of it.”
     2. Desire is the cause of bondage and rebirth. Holy Mother says “This moment if you are free from all desires, you are free.” Thousands of people have attained it. It is not a distant unattainable dream. It is “hasta amalaka” – like a fruit in one’s hand. The mental block that it is not attainable is a big obstacle.
     3. Divinisation of everyday life happens naturally for a person who has attained moksha. The aspirant has to do it by effort.
     4. Yes. Moksha has to be attained soon. Maximum effort has to be put in for that. There is no doubt about that. Anything good has to be strived for now. After knowing that it is the best thing, it is foolish to postpone attaining it.
     5. Yes. Desire for moksha is not a desire. It like a thorn used to pull out another thorn.
     With regards,
     Gomu.

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3. CS says:

   May 13, 2010 at 4:36 pm

   how do I make it available to my parents ? they understand only Hindi !

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   • Utpal Chakrabarty says:

     May 19, 2010 at 9:54 am

     But you do and you speak Hindi CS! You can make it “available” to your parents but it is possible that they already know it. Not knowing English does not mean not knowing the Truth.

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4. CS says:

   May 13, 2010 at 4:36 pm

   how do I make it available to my parents ? they understand only Hindi !

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   • Utpal Chakrabarty says:

     May 19, 2010 at 9:54 am

     But you do and you speak Hindi CS! You can make it “available” to your parents but it is possible that they already know it. Not knowing English does not mean not knowing the Truth.

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