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Ultimate goal of life

Is Serving God a Burden or the Greatest Privilege?

Question When we attend satsang, we hear statements such as “we are a servant of God” that sounds belittling. I perform all actions for my own happiness. Being anyone's servant to bring them joy is not my goal. Then why do I need to strive to serve God

Is God the True Doer Behind My Actions?

Is God the True Doer Behind My Actions?

Question Shri Maharaj Ji has told us that, “due to Their oneness with God, the words spoken by the Saint, are the same as those of God”. Saint Kabir was a God-realized Saint. And he has said जो करै सो हरि करै, होत कबीर कबीर । jō karai

Is the Guru Greater Than God? Find Out Why

Is the Guru Greater Than God? Find Out Why

If both Guru and God are standing in front of you, who should you bow down to first. Well, answer is simple first you salute the officer of the highest cadre. So, bow to the greater personality. So, who is the greater personality? God or Guru? Answer Vedas are the

Embrace Criticism, Empower Yourself

The Soul, Material world and detachment

Embrace Criticism, Empower Yourself

The Supreme Lord, Omnipotent, Omniscient, All-pervading Lord Ram descended in Tretayug. When He was the ruler of Ayodhya a washerman who criticized Lord Ram. Then what is the big surprise if someone in Kaliyug criticizes us, the ordinary jeev. Yet, we expect at that if others doesn’t shower praises

The Vedas: Sacred Knowledge or Mythical Tales?

The Vedas: Sacred Knowledge or Mythical Tales?

Question Several Hindu scriptures state situations which are impossible despite all the advancement of technology and medicine e.g. * Affixing an animal head on a human body: as happened with Daksh Prajapati who was brought back to life by putting a goat head on his body. And, today for a

Guru Tests Devotion?

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Guru Tests Devotion?

This is a story when Shri Maharaj Ji used to stay with Mahabani Ji in Pratapgarh and how Shri Maharaj Ji tested Mahabani Ji's devotion on a cold winter night... The festival of Diwali was round the corner. To celebrate it with Shri Maharaj Ji, almost 50 devotees

Why Support JKP Philanthropy Programs?

The Soul, Material world and detachment

Why Support JKP Philanthropy Programs?

Question Whenever an opportunity to donate for JKP Philanthropic programs arises a doubt lingers in the minds: is this necessary? According to Maharaj ji's philosophy, the sole goal of a spiritual aspirant is loving remembrance of God and Guru at all times. According to him: Practice devotion to

Why is the Ashta Mahasakhis’ Love Unique?

Forms of God and Descensions

Why is the Ashta Mahasakhis’ Love Unique?

In the spiritual realm, the Gopis of Braj enjoy a position higher than that of the creator Brahma, the protector Vishnu and the destroyer Shankar. Brahma, Vishnu, Shankar, together referred to as Tridev are Swansh of Shri Krishna Himself and are the all powerful Governors of this Brahmand. Yet, such

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The Power of Surrender: How Deep is Yours?

As the saying goes “the more flexible the branch is, the more it can be flexed”. Mahabani ji was such a devotee. He completely surrendered to Shri Maharaj Ji. Such was his level of surrender that throughout his life he did not save a single penny as security for his

Are devatas God?

Are devatas God?

Absolutely not! God is divine and the Supreme ruler. He is not bound by any material rules. Devatas are material beings and material mode of goodness (sattvik guna) is predominant in them. They live in higher realms (Urdhva Lok ) and have radiant bodies made of tej. There are 330 million

Tell Tale Signs of a pseudo-saint

Tell Tale Signs of a pseudo-saint

The prequel to this article is Identify the saints and expose the pretenders the signs that do not decisively ascertain if a person is a genuine saint or not. In this article the characteristics to unmistakably spot an imposter, pretending to be a bona fide saint, will be discussed. When

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Guru Protects

There was a devotee living with his wife and a young son. His parents also used to live with him. His son had mid-year exams during annual Sharad Poornima Sadhana, so he came alone to attend half the Sadhana in Mangarh. After a few days, he received a telegram from

Recognizing a saint

Recognizing a saint

In Identify the saint and expose the pretender the indecisive signs for identifying the sainthood were discussed. Then in Tell take sign of a pseudo-saint you learned to spot the imposters who are out there in multitude to dupe you. The rest of the story still remains. How to know

The Divine Purpose Behind Creation

The nature of God

The Divine Purpose Behind Creation

The month of Chaitra (चैत्र) marks the beginning of the Hindu calendar called Vikram Samvat. This day is celebrated in many parts of India and is called by different names like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa etc. One lesser known fact about the day is that this is the day

Bhakti Infuses Knowledge

Fruits of bhakti

Bhakti Infuses Knowledge

Some of us might start our day with devotion or exercise, but most of us can relate to waking up to the social media apps and the news. We have a natural inclination to gather knowledge, be it current affairs, arts and sciences, fashion, epics, history, religion or any of

Is Svarga God's home?

No. Heaven is not God's divine abode. Inside the brahmand the loka above the Earth are called svarga or heaven. These are material places made by Maya. These are places of higher material luxuries. When jiva performs punya karma in human life then as a reward they are

Is My Life Scripted by God?

Ultimate goal of life

Is My Life Scripted by God?

Question It is said that God is Omniscient, which means He is all-knowing. Does that mean He knows what I'm going to do next? Does He decide my next action? If so, then why is it said that I have free-will. And if I have free will and

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Seek Freedom, Not More Attachments

Once a childless couple approached Maharaj ji and asked him,"Maharaj Ji we have tried a lot, yet we don't have a child. Should we adopt one?". Maharaj Ji replied,"what is the need to adopt. Make me your father, Shri Krishna your son and

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Free Yourself to Get What You Desire

In Mahabani Ji’s home, in the afternoon people used to visit Shri Maharaj Ji and he used to casually explain spiritual topics. Once in a while when someone important came to visit him and wanted to hear a lecture then Shri Maharaj Ji would give a lecture. But those

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Don’t be fooled!!!

The scriptural name of Hinduism is sanatan dharma. Literal meaning of sanātana is eternal. dharma means “something that should be adopted”. So sanatan dharma means the eternal practices that should be adopted. The basis of sanatan dharma are Vedas. These are called vinirgata grantha or the eternal rules of God[

Slow Down, What’s the Rush?

Slow Down, What’s the Rush?

Once upon a time there was a Seth Ji (a rich businessman) whose wife was very devotional but Seth Ji had no faith in Saints, religious activities or devotion. Whenever his wife tried to inspire him to get involved in devotional undertakings, her husband would casually brush her off saying

Shri Radha is The Sweetness in Krishna’s Lila

Our beloved Shri Maharaj Ji advises us to worship both Hari and Guru simultaneously. Guru is Hari in a human form. But since Guru is in human form sometimes we tend to find faults due to our material intellect (बुद्धि लग जाती है). Shri Maharaj Ji is

Setting the Bar Isn’t for Everyone

Setting the Bar Isn’t for Everyone

Arjun was the chosen one by Bhagavan-Shri Krishna to execute the destined plan of “killing the unrighteous and reestablishing righteousness in the world”. In the olden times blowing conches was the battle cry. In the battlefield of Kurushetra after all the conches were blown to announce the start of the

Unlock Rapid Progress in Sadhana

Practical Sadhana

Unlock Rapid Progress in Sadhana

Question I spend 45-60 minutes daily for Sadhana, but I don't feel that I am making adequate progress. What should I do? Answer Sadhana means "practice". The aspirants of divine love need to practice focusing their mind on Divine Hari and Guru. To increase the speed

No More Loneliness, No More Worry

Miscellaneous Topics

No More Loneliness, No More Worry

Question: Many feel lonely, unloved, uncared for, anxious, depressed, insecure. Do ancient Vedas prescribe any remedy to this ever growing problem? Answer: People of different nationalities, religions and ages feel lonely, unloved, uncared for, anxious, depressed, insecure at different times in their lives. Sometimes people feel like that, even while