BECOMING DEFENSELESS

WEEKLY KNOWLEDGE # 192

Whenever a boundary is broken, it creates some fear. The fear creates dislike. This dislike puts us back in the boundary. And to keep yourself in the boundary you put forth defenses. When you try to defend your position, it is such a stress, isn't it? And every time you try to defend your position it makes you more and more weak.

On the path, people even use the Knowledge as a defense against criticism! Don't use Knowledge as a defense.

The Knowledge is like an umbrella for you -- a shelter, not a weapon. Of course, sometimes "Don't use Knowledge as a weapon" becomes an excuse not to be in Knowledge! (Laughter)

I say, drop all your defenses. Anybody can make a mistake. Even you!

Don't defend your mistakes. Just accept them and move on. When you are totally defenseless, that's when you'll be strong.

NEWS FLASH !

Maha Shivaratri celebrations at the Bangalore Ashram held everyone spellbound. Three Rudra Pujas in two days, and a magnificent Satsang of 4000 devotees awakened the Cosmic Dancer within. Consciousness became so alive and vibrant, and celebrations continued late into the night.

Sri Sri inaugurated several community halls that we have built in the neighboring villages.

The Indian Teacher's and Organizer's meeting filled everyone with joy and enthusiasm on seeing the way the Knowledge is spreading in every part of the country. There are huge plans for the coming millennium, with so many seva projects already underway.