SOLAN, SEPTEMER 12TH , 1948**************************************************************** Foem Mataji * one con but rarely gat a deff-inite decision on any problem. That is why I wonered of what use it write down her utternces? Iasked Mataji about it. *************************************************** MATAJI : At least you have understood that there is a state where problems are no longer in any particular way. In the course of your life yoi have after careful consideration come to a decision on many questions, have ypu not? But now will have to realize that no solution is ever conclusive; in other words, you will have to go beyond the level where there is certainty & uncertainty. The reaolution of a problem arrived at by the mind must of necessity be from a particular point of view; consequently there. The resolution of a problem arrived at by the mind must of necessity be from a particular point of view; consequently there will be room for contradiction, since your solution represents but one aspect. What then have you actually solved ? You will find a complete & final solution of each particular question from its own particular of emergence; & you will also find that there is a place where all problem, in which there is no longer any room left for contradiction. The question of solution or non-solution will then cease to arise : whether one says ‘yes’ or ‘no’ ** everything is THAT QUESTION : What are the benefits to be derived from hathayoga, & what are its drawbacks***** : MATAJI What does ‘hatha’ mean ? To do something by force. ‘Being’, is onething, & doing quite another. When ther is ‘being’ , ther will be the spontaneous manifestation of what is due to be manifested owing to the prana functioning in a particular centre of the body. On the other hand, exerctises hathayoga merely as a phlsical exercise, the mind will not be transformed in the in the very least. One hears quite often of cases where the giving up of the peactice of yogic postures & the like, has resulted in plysical disorders. Just as the body grows weak from lack of adequate nourishment, so the mind has need of suitable food. When the mind receives proper sustenance, man moves towards God, whereas by catering to the body, he only increases his worldliness. Mere gymnastics is nutrition for the body.