Correct thinking, the right understanding, and an honest approach to life
In reply to an e-mail regarding how to cultivate correct thinking, right understanding, and an honest approach to life, Daaji wrote:
“None of these can be postponed for a later day. Being honest, having correct thinking, and right understanding is for the here and now. Even relegating them to the past will make the situation very grim and sad. Imagine a person saying, ‘I was honest,’ or ‘I used to think correctly and had a great understanding!’ That would be a tragedy. Similarly, imagine relegating these great qualities to the future. Would you tolerate your loved one saying, ‘Darling, I will understand you better in the future,’ or ‘I will be honest with you two years from now?
“How to arrive at this triad of qualities? I have experienced time and again that it is when I am calm and composed that my thinking and understanding improve. When I am at peace with myself, no bad thoughts arise. Honesty is automatic in such a state of mind. A meditative mind is always aiming for evolution and hence cannot tolerate anything that would take it downward.
“A meditative mind is a key that opens most doors, and when you add love to it, it can open all doors including that of the heavens.”