Re: Is it always compassionate to make critique?

Nityananda! Gauranga! Hare Krsna!

                       

a further thought...

If we can penetrate the 'subject' of the matter, by deeper vision, we can then see beyond the psychic field. Such a state of consciousness has various terms, depending upon the tradition, and the modality of transmission of thought.

For example buddhists of the Tibetan tradition have called the pure mind - the mind of compassion - bodhi citta. That is one example and pointer toward a clearer vision.

It is interesting to note, if our mind is operating on a lower strata, the realm of conflict can be more evident in the psyche, even if not evident in the conscious awareness of psyche.

With an intellect developed to a certain extent from that lower strata, one may identify more with subtle aspects of mind. But this still is not the pure mind of compassion, mentioned in the named tradition, let alone spirit-soul.

Now, here is something very interesting, if by some good fortune we can begin to perceive the spiritual strata, the essence or attitude - then the lower strata's of anothers mind or one's own mind, no longer exist as defect or afflictive in nature. But instead they manifest to the pure heart as expressions of beauty. As outer fields of the essence, the essence which is saturated by beauty and charm. We can begin to relish the other and see them in very deep and clear way. The culmination and beatitude of this is transcendental Krsna consciousness.

From that vision true compassion may arise.

For the sincere spiritual seeker such a process can be a cultivation. An ongoing sadhana that requires time and effort daily. Once we become aware of such truths, the intelligence of the organism will begin the processing work that need be done.

Such is the power of thought, epsecially thought that has its origin in the deeper aspect of being.

It has been said for the enlightened soul, all is enlightened, pure, and full of bliss.

Thoughts are always considered.

I am a seeker of harmony and truth - I am not this body and mind, it is only a shadow of reality. These words may only be shadow too? Therefore seek the essence!
 

 

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