The Power of Divine Words

Sometimes new satsangis have a question in their mind, as to why do satsangis only sing bhajans composed by Shri Maharaj Ji alone and why not bhajans kirtans written by others including other saints? 

Once Mahabani Ji’s son asked Shri Maharaj Ji - Why should we sing only Your compositions?

Shri Maharaj Ji explained - any composition that you read, recite or sing leaves an impression on your mind. Obviously, you don’t want material compositions leaving an impression on your mind, hence one should stay away from all material compositions.

Young devotee - Can I read, recite or sing the compositions of other genuine saints like Tulsidas, Soordas, Meerabai, Kabirdas etc.?

Shri Maharaj Ji – If you read the compositions of other saints, then all those personalities will leave an impact on your mind. It is like stamping with different seals at the same place in the document. None of the stamps will be clearly visible. Similarly, the divine words of all saints are powerful enough to melt your heart. In doing so, you will attain the result based on the intensity of your devotion, but will not receive the grace of a composer saint, as you are not surrendered to any of them. But when you sing the compositions of your Guru, your Guru graces you and infuses devotional sentiments in your heart. It is a Guru’s responsibility to take care of you and to guide you.

Hence, you should choose a genuine saint (see saint or imposter) and follow the teachings of your chosen Guru and Guru alone. The impression of your Guru’s teachings will leave an imprint on your mind and start reflecting in your personality. 

Young devotee - Maharaj Ji, a lot of people sing movie songs for you, is that right or wrong? 

Shri Maharaj Ji – If a movie song is being sung for a saint, or God, it is right. However, in that case you only get the fruit of your devotional sentiments. You do not get the additional benefit of the power of divine words.