The Egoic ‘Self’ Is Always, Only, Inherently ‘Self’-Contraction

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SACRED HISTORY for February 10^th

1994 Adi Da Samraj Gives the Talk “True Hearing Magnifies ‘Radical’ Devotion To Me,” in which Adi Da Samraj Counters the misconception of His devotees that “changing behavior” is the process of Spiritual life.

His Divine Presence, Parama-Sapta-Na Adi Da, Says:

“You all think that Spiritual life is about behaving rightly, but that is not the principle of Truly Hearing Me. Disciplines serve your ‘self’-understanding. They are not an end in themselves.”

His Divine Presence, Parama-Sapta-Na Adi Da, Continues His “Consideration” and Indicates that True Hearing of Him requires a profound sensitivity to the egoic “self” altogether, to the point of the utter conviction of its nature:

“The egoic ‘self’ is always, only, inherently ‘self’-contraction. ‘Self’-contraction is your ‘point of view’. It never stops. This is the conviction that is True Hearing of Me.” ~Adi Da Samrajashram