Monday, February 26, 2007

God is Present in Everyone

God is present in everyone. He resides in every heart. So, do not confine God to a temple, a mosque or a church. Where man is, there God is. Daivam Manusha Rupena (God takes the form of man). As you do not realise this, you indulge in criticism of others. Whom are you criticising? Whom do you adore? Enquire for yourself.

God is present in all. So, when you criticise others, it amounts to criticising yourself. When you love others, you love yourself. If you criticise others, you criticise God. Sarva Jeeva Namaskaram Keshavam Pratigachchati (whomever you salute, that salutation reaches God) and Sarva Jeeva Tiraskaram Keshavam Pratigachchati (whomever you denigrate, the denigration too reaches God). When you help others, you will receive help tenfold. If you harm others, you will be put to harm ten times more. Always bear this in mind.

Chanting Divine Name

It is only the chanting of the divine name that can protect you. Money and high position are like passing clouds. You should not clamour for them. Instead one should take refuge in the divine name. He alone is truly blessed whose heart is filled with the divine name. People who do not relish the divine name may make fun of you. Some may tell you that there is no God.

What should be your reply? “God may not exist for you but He exists for me. Who are you to deny the existence of my God?” No one has any right to deny God. Never forget the divine name wherever you may be and under any circumstances. Sarvada Sarva Kaleshu Sarvatra Hari Chintanam (everywhere, at all times, under all circumstances contemplate on God). Imprint the divine name on your heart firmly and permanently.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

True Spirituality

True spirituality lies in destroying one's bestial nature and rising to the level of the divine. But instead of ascending to divinity, man is degenerating to animal nature. He has forgotten the principles of spirituality. He celebrates festivals by merely partaking of sweets and wastes his time in pomposity.

One should ponder over the inner significance of each festival and celebrate it in a meaningful manner. Man should have total faith that he is not just a human being but there is God within. Only then will the animal nature in him be subdued. As man has forgotten his true nature, he has become bestial. You may belong to any country, religion, race, caste or gender, but you should firmly hold on to humanness.

Purify Yor Heart

Man performs various tasks and undergoes many experiences in this world. But what is the use of all this he does if he is unable to enjoy everlasting bliss? Not by wealth, not by action, not by study of texts, nor indeed by Darshan, Sparshan and Sambhashan (vision, touch and conversation) of noble souls can man attain eternal bliss. He can visualise the manifestation of God and experience bliss only when he purifies his heart. Love all. Have faith that God is present in all. Make everybody happy. Only then can you attain happiness. It is impossible for you to attain happiness without making others happy.