Gentle and loving; honest and humble. Not to mention descriptions of the most fantastic and amazing occurrences. One Sadhu could change matter from one form into another; Swami Rama's master, Bengali Baba, was a healer, as was Swami Rama himself. The stories are fascinating. And here is what Swami Rama teaches about intuition (a huge part of what I propose to study during my PhD...if I do end up beginning a PhD):
"When we have gone through intellectual gymnastics, we find something beyond the intellect. A stage comes when intellect cannot guide us, and only intuition can show us the way. Intellect examines, calculates, decides, accepts, and rejects all that is happening within the spheres of mind, but intuition is an uninterrupted flow that dawns spontaneously from its source, deep down within. It dawns only when the mind attains a state of tranquility, equilibrium, and equanimity. That pure intuition expands the human consciousness in a way that one starts seeing things clearly. Life as a whole is understood, and ignorance is dispelled. After a series of experiences, direct experience becomes a guide and one starts receiving intuition spontaneously" (p. 118).
I am very grateful that I happed upon this book in the library. And I am ever more grateful that this great teacher came to the West and shared his knowledge, ancient wisdom and love. He explains that "all the great religions have come out of one truth" and that the common characteristic was love. He then explains that: "Religion without love is lifeless. To practice love you must not hate anyone, especially those who do not belong to your religion, culture or community" (p. 135).
And I could go on and on quoting at length. Meditate and practice diligently and patiently, without desire for any outcome with the intention of spreading love and doing good for all of creation.
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