And when I meet people from the common devotion path, I always absorb their illnesses and lower consciousness. Although I know that Savitri is the best instant remedy, but on that very condition I can’t take refuge in it; I feel laziness heaviness to do that. But we have to meet people. As there is an invitation to my brother’s family nearby, where there is a programme of prayer with a gathering from Sri Krishna Bhakti Path… I wish to ask you, Alok da, how to maintain our sadhana life, living within, being stronger in inner consciousness than these outer situations, or how to come back without carrying their illnesses…
I can quite understand this. It happens due to a sensitive nervous system which picks up the vibrations all around. The solution is not becoming insensitive or not meeting people. The solution is to grow strong. The first thing needed is Peace and equanimity. Call for these; ask for them from the Divine Mother. Remember the Mother in your heart and when you meet people, think of Her Presence between you and the other person. Keep a little picture of the Mother with you. Call Her Name inwardly as often as you can.
Also, it helps to do some deep breathing exercises daily, especially anulom vilom, as well as taking a bath after any such meeting, especially with a little salt in it.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
