Comment to 'Romantic Notions Haunt a Yogi'
  • Quote: “wanted to say something to her about her desire but I did not, because I remembered a rule about the astral domains that one should not say anything disagreeable to anyone while on the astral side.”

    I can use some help or qualification with this statement. Does this rule apply generally for those who are on the physical side, and during their astral experiences or is this just regardless, even when one has permanently transitioned?

    I have to come to accept that there isn’t really so much of a daylight between the physical and the subtle/astral sides, as they cycle perpetually, one into the other, like the yin and yang, like night and day. And in this case, direct subtle into broad daylight during some daytime chore.

    The shenanigans along with the different dalliances as well as “tribal/clan”incessant demands go on, and on from one side to the other back and forth. So, it comes a little bit as a surprise, that as a yogi one should just not be disagreeable.

    Of course, one should be observant of not disturbing others’ consciousness and avoid creating in them resentment energies, since they ultimately hurt the yogi (in time) regardless of the environment. But rolling over in the face of some of the stuff that can go on, such the unreasonable demands seem as a hard pill to swallow.

    We don’t take any old bullpucky on the side, why should be on the other side? Anyways, a diplomatic answer in these specific types of situations is always best, regardless of on which side. But the lady is obviously wise herself and discreet about her affairs. She is aware that she has been gently rejected (for now). IMO, her reply was very astute. As far as she’s concerned, she’s not taking no for an answer. She says that she’s going to get used to it (your ways). 

     

     

     

     

     

    • Suryananda 

      The rule applies at any time one is on the astral side, irrespective of if one utilizes a physical body or not. However it is mentioned to remind yogis especially because yogis would be foolish to do things on the psychic level which are counterproductive and which would cause a yogi to lose progress or to be deprived of associations and information which that yogi needs to advance further.

      It is not that a yogi should only be agreeable but it is that a yogi should act in his/her interest according to the laws of nature and how those energies react for or against spiritual advancement. A yogi is not supreme and hence, he/she should act in a way that facilitates progress so that the all-pervading energies do not obstruct progress tp higher realms.

       

      A pill to swallow?

      Yes, even a bitter pill is worth the swallow if it will cause more advancement up the road.

      Want to rock nature’s boat?

      Okay, go ahead and suffer the consequences up the road.

      Can’t keep your trap (mouth) shut when you should?

      Good! Deal with the reactions further up the alley.

      Want to challenge nature’s operations which she enacts privately or secretly?

      Want to be a truth teller in every circumstance?

      Good! Then let nature block your passage upwards, and hold you responsible for triggering resentments and hard feelings.