Re: [satsang] "Don’t be afraid. Your faith will help you walk...

Parminder Grewal commented on Anala Singh's post in satsang Parminder Grewal 26 March 21:18 Yes, asking questions opens ourselves. Most of us suffer and then question ourselves afterwards. I question the momentum of acquiring ideas about faith - ideas of whether it is desirable or undesirable. I certainly find it limiting to impose anything onto ourselves. I have faith or I don't. It is what I have become and it is what I live on. It is all a part of what is within me, what I have as a human being living in the world. Comment history Anala Singh 26 March 13:38 I have never considered this perspective, but it is valid, especially since we are encouraged as children to ask why in an effort to learn more about ourselves and the world around us...perhaps asking questions is a key to self knowledge and the removal of doubt... Yes, faith exists in relation to dobut...in some cases the manipulation of faith clouds our minds, but we shouldn't believe that it always muddies the water -- some turn to faith to find clarity or comfort; we cannot blame faith for our misunderstandings, we blame ourselves...I should have the ability as a reasonable, rational human being to maintain strength in my convictions while opening myself to knowledge and ideals that will help me grow. Parminder Grewal 26 March 13:04 No it's not the basic human reaction. You have to ask without looking for an answer then observation can take place and then the workings of the mind can unfold. You say faith but faith is only needed because there is doubt present. So faith stops us from having clear perception of doubt so then one can't be free from doubt. Anala Singh 26 March 12:52 I agree...the base human reaction is to question why something happens or does not happen...but shouldn't we have the luxury of knowing that our faith is going to carry us through to our next endeavor? Parminder Grewal 26 March 12:28 No, inquire into why you will drown. Do not be intellectual about it. Original post Anala Singh 26 March 11:34 "Don't be afraid. Your faith will help you walk on the waters. But the minute you lose faith, you will drown." -- A lesson given to us by Vibhishan, The Ramayana View Post on Facebook · Edit email settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.