Bhaktiyog
Shri Maharaj Ji has emphasized numerous times to have a solid grasp on tattva gyan [1] pertaining to bhakti . Tattva gyan ought to be so strong [2] that one does not need to put it into practice. Rather, it is so ingrained that you can’t make a choice which
Bhaktiyog
In our previous discussions, we explored five of the six key characteristics of Bhakti: kleshaghni (that which ends misery), shubhada (that which begets auspiciousness), mokshalaghutakrit (that which trivializes liberation), sudurlabha (that which is extremely difficult to attain), and sandranandavisheshatma (that which grants intense ecstasy). In this article, we will delve
The Saint
The notorious dacoit Ratnakar was so sinful that he could not pronounce the name Ram, though he could individually pronounce the syllables ‘Ra’ and ‘ma’. The same sinner Ratnakar, upon surrendering to a Guru and following his instructions had a change of heart and underwent a complete transformation to become
The Saint
Though all jeev are eternal servants of God, He has given us permission to serve Him with any of the following devotional sentiments. These sentiments are called bhav (Devanagari: भाव ISO15919: bhāva ). Also, He promised to reciprocate every bhav in intensity and sentiment. 1. Shant Bhav 2. Dasya Bhav
The Soul, Material world and detachment
Before sending soul in the Sansaar-The World our beloved father and well-wisher God gives every soul eighteen things. These are namely a mind, an intellect, five karmendriyan and five gyanendriyan , a gross material body and the panch pran . Trisharir is one way of grouping them in 3 bodies . Panchkosh ( Devanagari:
Paths to attain God
An unwavering realization of reality is called gyan (Devanagari: ज्ञान ISO15919: jñāna ). The word gyan means true knowledge. Firm knowledge of God is gyan . Knowledge of God is comprised of the knowledge of eternal and temporary matters, which results in detachment from the entire realm of Maya i.
Gyan and Gyanyog
The literal meaning of the word mukti (Devanagari: मुक्ति ISO15919: mukti ) is liberation. Let us understand the concept of liberation with an example. A convict was sentenced to time in prison for a crime. After he has served his time in jail he is released from the prison.
Karma
Indian scriptures state that there are four stages of life, which are known as ashram (Devanagari: आश्रम ISO15919: āśrama ). The root of the word ashram is shram (Devanagari: श्रम ISO15910: śrama ), which means effort. Thus, ashram can be defined as a place where we strive to reach the
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God has an intimate divine power called Svarupa Shakti . As soon as the seeker starts sadhana bhakti , by the grace of Guru , Svarupa Shakti enters the seeker’s mind and starts cleansing it of all material desires. At the zenith of bhav bhakti , mind is cleansed of all material desires
Karma
Question Our Scriptures say that jeev has to pay off tri rin to attain salvation. Without paying off these debts there is no possibility of mukti from Maya . And without mukti from Maya there is no chance of attaining God realization . Shri Maharaj Ji propagates the philosophy of exclusively following
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Question Your entire premise is that "we must love God as there is no happiness in this world". I would disagree with that - A cup of coffee in the coffee shop in the middle of work gives me happiness. Going out for dinner with friends is a
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Question : Our scriptures tell us that Shri Radha loves Shri Krishna with Madhurya bhav (a lover-beloved relationship), yet they also instruct us to control our senses. This can seem like a contradiction. How can a spiritual path glorify a lover-beloved relationship while discouraging it in our own lives? To understand