Tall wave (ego based)

A professor from Columbia University came to have lunch and a very intriguing conversation with Paramhansa Yogananda in 1950. In my opinion Yogananda is one of the enlightened, God realized saint whom blessed the earth with his presence, knowledge and wisdom. He was a great example of what it means to live in the grips of Love. His teachings are amazing, enlightening and much more. Here is a small bit of this amazing conversation. There is much truth and wisdom to be gained within these words.

The Columbia professor had a probing mind. Among many questions, he asked, “How do you distinguish between yourself and your followers? “All are waves on the same, one ocean, “the Master (Yogananda) replied, “composed, as ocean water is, of the same substance: Spirit. Some of the waves are higher than others. Some waves don’t even want to distance themselves from the ocean. All waves, no matter how high, are in essence one and the same. The difference between the guru and the disciples, then, lies only in their respective closeness to the ocean: in how conscious each one is of his essential reality. The greater the sense of ego, the taller the wave, and the greater, in consequence, the ignorance. The greater one’s awareness of the ocean as one’s sole reality, the smaller the wave, and also the less his sense of having separate individuality.” Professor: “Is there a difference, then, of evolution?” The Master: “That much is true, if we understand evolution to mean a progressive refinement of awareness. The tall waves participate more exuberantly in the play of delusion. The little waves, which are more enlightened, are no longer excited but the play. Enlightened beings enjoy everything, not for itself, but as a ‘play’ of God’s. Professor: “Is there any end to evolution?” The Master replied, “ No end. You go on until you achieve endlessness.” “Is man important in the scheme of things?” the professor asked. “Man is important in one sense only," the Master replied. “He was made in the image of God: That is his importance. He is not important for his body, ego, or personality. His constant affirmation of ego-consciousness is the source of all his problems.

There isn’t much more that I need to add on to this conversation. The truth in these words will shine with a light that will blind all who are accustomed to the darkness of a limited fear based thought process. Absorb the wisdom found in the Master’s words so that you may realize and remember who and what you really are. After that is achieved all out happiness will be a pond you, waiting for you to claim it.

Namaste