Even though the time periods might have been very off, the following teachings refer to Newton’s law. For every action, there is an equal or opposite reaction. The primary theme in this reading was how action and lack of action could lead to certain direction into what is "right or wrong". We left off in the dilemma whether to kill or not to kill. In this case, which I find very disturbing, the almost biblical teaching suggests killing. Take for instance the following quote; “perform necessary action; it is more powerful than inaction…By sacrifice you will procreate.” 10. Teaching 3. This quote is followed by sections that state that if this sacrifice is not done you are a sinner, if it is done you are killing for life. The cycle of life and death will continue if you take the following action. This segment I find disturbing, to be allowed to kill someone because you are not sinning is merely stupid to me. Personally no one has a right to tamper with other people’s life, and to kill is to sin. Period.
I am also in strong disagreement with the following quote “Perform action with his body only” 21. Teaching 4. To perform action with no sense of heart or spiritual impulse is dull and gives no purpose to the desire of a goal. If one does not put effort or sentimental energy into an action then you take away what makes it human, and what makes it worth it. Again if you are committing murder (as the teaching suggests) you might as well do it without thinking or having a bit of compassion.
Nevertheless, I do find the general meaning very true and actually attractive, “it is better to perform NECESSARY action than to do nothing at all.” Some say it is better to stay out of it if you can’t help, that itself is an action even though it doesn’t look like one. Others say that you should try and help, but I say only do so if it is REALLY going to help, otherwise save the shame.
“Sacrifice in knowledge is better than sacrifice with material objects. The totality of an action culminates with knowledge”. 33. Teaching 4. This segment contradicts what the rest is saying, isn’t knowledge completely detached from an only physical action? Mind is required to perform such action, and previously they said ONLY USE THE BODY. This book is confusing enough, no need for contradictions.
“The man of eternal renunciation is one who neither hates nor desires” Teaching 5. 3.
Thank you, I’ll keep my desires.
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