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« on: Jan 10, 2014 06:10 pm »

Hello All.
I'm having a hard time understanding the word Faith.

I was having a conversation the other day in which someone tried explaining to me what Faith was. I don't think I understand it. As I see it now, Faith is like a firm belief. The person told me it was a link or a connection.

I'm not sure if we will all have the same understanding of this word but I noticed even in the Bowl of Saki the word Faith is dropped on numerous pages.


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« Reply #1 on: Jan 10, 2014 06:53 pm »

Hello All.
I'm having a hard time understanding the word Faith.

I was having a conversation the other day in which someone tried explaining to me what Faith was. I don't think I understand it. As I see it now, Faith is like a firm belief. The person told me it was a link or a connection.

I'm not sure if we will all have the same understanding of this word but I noticed even in the Bowl of Saki the word Faith is dropped on numerous pages.


What Is Faith ?

Faith is a sure  intuition and an inner, complete certainty which no amount of reasoning could either justify or demolish~Kriyananda (The Essence of the Bhagadvad Gita)


Hebrews 11 ►

King James Bible: Purple Letter Edition

1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2


Shraddha: Faith or divine devotion. Shraddha is the natural inclination within every being that is attracted to its Source, Spirit. This inherence of attraction, as will be seen in the succeeding verses, is dull and inert in the tamasic individual; active but with self-interest in the rajasic person; and fully  expressive as devotion and faith in the preserving sattvic yogi. He who is inbued with shraddha is consistent in the highest form of spiritual endeavor because he is motivated by intense spiritual longing that has basis in intuitive conviction of faith. ~ Paramahansa Yogananda (God Talks to Arjuna; The Bhagavad Gita)
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« Reply #2 on: Feb 20, 2014 01:30 am »

While fear depletes power, Faith gives wings for the Soul’s elevation.
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Today I spoke with my Aunt. She's always been a good friend to talk to concerning things spiritual in nature. She comforted me of my dogs passing and helped me understand Faith helps alleviate fear of death.

Death can be a scary thing. She asked how many times I've been to a viewing, a funeral or even touched a dead person. My aunt was a medic in the army and worked full time in the emergency room. Getting familiar with Death certainly helps one understand what it means when it's happening. And having Faith helps with the aftermath of death.

She spoke to me of nannys passing(my grandma). Nanny said, "<Insert Aunts Name Here> I'm more ready for this then you are." That was 2 days before she passed. Even after being more familiar with death than I- she explained how difficult it was for her to experience what she did. But then she mentioned all the good things that happened. She helped me understand where Guilt comes from when loved ones pass. She helped me udnerstand Why... Just a little.

Where am I getting at ? It was in our discussion that faith was brought up. I never made the connection but I think this is helping me form my understanding of Faith... I see how Beautiful it is to have and practice this... I wonder if Faith can break the notion that we are products of our immediate environment. What I mean is... Faith not only helps ease the fear in Death... It helps Build Strength in Character... So we can perhaps Handle Ourselves... Remain somewhat Sane in a Chaotic and Poor Environment.   
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« Reply #3 on: Feb 20, 2014 08:55 am »

Faith in sanskrit is called "viswas", meaning to "breathe easy". (from "Living Fearlessly" by Yogananda)
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« Reply #4 on: Feb 22, 2014 11:01 pm »

Faith like other spiritual qualities is cultivated. I have had incredible more faith since I have seen miraculous things happen in my life. This I believe was a result of years of meditation and spiritual practice. To think things just happen is all good and well but we must recognize that of the 25% help the guru gives us we must invest 25% spiritual work and God's grace is 50%.

Someday when you really need something God will give it to you. It is probably not even a thing. Yet when it is given you will know without a doubt in your mind that God himself gave it. When that happens your world is turned around because you know that your faith was nothing less than the truth!
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