Different Types of Faith
There are three modes of material nature and all the living beings are conditioned by these modes. In Vedic scriptures, these influences – ignorance, passion and goodness – are mentioned again and again. They produce all kinds of natures and behavior in man. We can compare them to three colors: red, blue and yellow. By mixing these colors, we can create innumerable other colors. The same way, by mixing the three modes of material nature, all the different types of appearances and experiences are created. It is in the mode of goodness that a living entity can get clarity about their position in this material world. Goodness in its unadulterated form is, so to say, the healthy state. From there, by mixing with activities and influences from the lower modes (passion and ignorance), we experience diseased conditions. However, the mode of goodness as such, is also not perfect. That is why the evolution of consciousness goes far beyond that of just being a good person in this world. The healing circle is the common reservoir of all the good qualities, and everyone following a mystical path seriously, can acquire some of these qualities. (see CD13)
The more we are entangled by the modes of nature, the less is our power of free will. But even when we are in the modes of darkness and passion, still there are choices to be made. The principle choice is whether we are willing to move towards the mode of goodness or not. In the graphics, presented in the chart section (CD13, 15, 18, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35), these three modes appear as separated, but in the practical life, obviously they intermingle.
'''Acquiring the appropriate faith is really our healing process'''
In materialism, faith in the Divine has been minimized, ridiculed and shattered by another type of faith. This materialistic faith and belief is proposing that there is no higher meaning of life and that life comes from matter. So here we have a conflict of faith. There is “reasonable” faith on one hand and then the “unreasonable” or mystical faith on the other.. In-between there are many appearances of faith. Some types of faith are opportunities for progress and recovery, whereas other types of faith demonstrate, that we are going in the wrong direction. Therefore it is important to recognize such indications and to move in the right direction.