Whatever is in You... You are projecting it on others outside.

If you ever feel unloved, it can cause you to project that feeling onto others. Have you experienced this before? Take a moment to reflect on your own experiences, setting aside philosophical ideas. Simply observe your own attitudes and tendencies. In the past, spiritual masters would even avoid meeting people who carried negativity. If someone was gloomy and negative, they would say, "This is your karma. Finish it, and then come to me." They didn't engage with them. The same practice was followed by our ancestors and past Gurus. If someone had a negative heart and mind, they were not allowed near the Guru. They were told to suffer and complete their karma. If the person started crying or lamenting, the Gurus would ignore them. The goal was for the person to finish their lamenting and suffering and then, when good karma came, they could approach the Guru. The Gurus would pray, "May my ears only hear good and positive words." This sentiment is echoed in the Veda mantras, which say, "May my ears hear only good words. May my eyes see only good things. May my tongue speak only good speech." Anything negative is to be kept at a distance.

If a baby has a bowel movement, the mother will clean up. However, if the baby continues to defecate anywhere as they grow up, what should be done? The mother will instruct the baby to go outside. On the other hand, if a new baby defecates anywhere, the mother accepts it and takes care of the situation. But if a grown-up individual defecates and it emits a foul odor, they are kept away from food and directed to use the toilet. Similarly, there are people who harbor negative thoughts and hold ill will towards others. This hatred is not limited to one person; it changes from one person to another, year after year. They find someone to blame for their unhappiness and spread their misery to everyone around them. In the past, the Gurus would not allow such individuals in the Satsang. They believed that these people should deal with their stress before participating. The Gurus would not even engage in conversation with these individuals because their negativity would spoil the positive atmosphere. To put it simply, these miserable people not only suffer themselves but also spread their unhappiness to others. It is like mixing cow dung into a delicious pudding. Everyone is joyous and celebrating, but when one person starts complaining about their garland, someone stopping them, or their seat being taken, it ruins the whole atmosphere. These individuals are not only ignorant but trapped in their own misery.

If you associate with negative people, you will be affected by their negativity. It is advisable to distance yourself from them, not to blame or judge them, but because they are simply releasing their stress. Stay away from them and don't let their stress affect you. The group used to treat them as outcasts, not even talking to them. I used to feel sympathy and compassion for them. The group advised staying away from them because their karma was unfavorable. It is best to keep negative influences separate from positive ones, just like not mixing cow dung with a sweet pudding. It is difficult to understand how to communicate with small-minded people who are on a spiritual path but still harbor anger and enmity towards others. They constantly fluctuate between emotions. It is important to wake up and realize that there is one God in everyone, and things happen according to karma. People remain trapped in useless topics due to ignorance and end up feeling sad. We must rise above all this and learn this lesson repeatedly in life, whether at home or outside. There will always be someone who remains sad and spreads sadness. What's the point of getting angry with them? By doing so, you will become like them. Therefore, we must endure these things in life and detach ourselves from such relationships in our hearts. Let them face the consequences of their karma, and then move forward. It takes great skill to manage our consciousness and mind. Otherwise, someone will always try to ruin our celebrations and disturb our positive mood and elevated level of consciousness. Don't let them do that with ignorance.

Do you understand my point? Once again, knowledge will assist you in returning to yourself repeatedly. Reverting back to oneself, regardless of how many times it may be, is crucial. When you find yourself troubled by others, view them as mere rag dolls. They are only present to give you what you deserve, especially in terms of spiritual knowledge. By preserving this knowledge, you will safeguard your mind in all situations. This will allow you to exist in a state of blissful consciousness. The song "Prem Mayianandmayi" encapsulates this idea - our consciousness is blissful, not just mine, but everyone's. Frivolous notions of ownership, whether it be his, mine, or theirs, become burdens on this blissful consciousness. I understand that this is challenging, but not unattainable. Although difficult, it is not impossible. You must strive for it. Instead, what do we do? We become entangled in these notions, causing not only our own misery but also inflicting misery upon others. This creates a never-ending chain of suffering, which can lead to depression. This is entirely unnecessary, especially for the seeker of knowledge. I believe that's enough for today. The knowledge can be quite overwhelming, can't it? Unfortunately, some people simply refuse to learn. Even after 10 to 20 years, they remain helpless. What can be done about it? That is their nature. Therefore, we must recognize their helplessness and detach our minds from them. Don't try to change them. I myself am unable to do so, so how could you? Some people are stubborn, and I cannot change them. I can only hope and wait for time to bring about change. Additionally, you cannot change many people. This brings us back to our initial point - accept things as they are, and you will find peace. We constantly seek perfection in everything, forgetting our own imperfections. In high school, we had a teacher who would say, when someone gossiped or complained about someone else, "You have a dead donkey on your plate. You're pointing out the dead fly on someone else's plate." This statement had a profound impact. Even school teachers, both in the past and present, possess wisdom and a sense of humor. I remember one incident in a mathematics class when the teacher forgot to close one side of a bracket in a formula. A student wearing a turban asked the teacher why he didn't close the other side of the bracket.