Prasang A Day

Pious Karmas 'So, if one abandons the desire for the fruits related to dharma, arth and kãm, and if one performs pious karmas only to please God, then those pious karmas become a form of bhakti and aid in the attainment of liberation…' [Gadhadã II-11]

When the Lure of Worldly Objects Fade 'All people have a tendency such that on seeing an enticing object, their affection for any object that is not as enticing will naturally diminish. Thus, before the bliss of God's Akshardhãm, these worldly pleasures seem artificial; permanent bliss can only be found in the abode of God…' [Gadhadã II-10]

Perceiving Flaws in a Devotee 'However, this fact is actually very intricate, and if it is not fully understood, then on seeing a devotee of God behaving in the same way as all ignorant people do, one would perceive flaws in him. As a result, the person who perceives the flaws would be consigned to narak.'   [Gadhadã II-11]

Requirements for Attaining Liberation '… Therefore, a person who aspires to attain liberation should realise God to possess a definite form and should maintain His firm refuge.'   [Gadhadã II-10]

Activities of a Devotee and Non-Devotee 'But in fact, there is vast difference between the activities of a devotee of God and the activities of a non-believer. How? Well, all activities of a non-believer are for pampering his indriyas, whereas all activities of a devotee of God are solely for serving God and His devotee…'   [Gadhadã II-11]

Consequences of Perceiving a Flaw in a Devotee 'Therefore, if in any way a person perceives a flaw in a devotee of God who, by God's command, performs karmas for the purpose of pleasing God, then adharma and its retinue will enter and reside in the perceiver's heart.'   [Gadhadã II-11]

When the Senses and Mind Disobey the Jiva '… So, if the jiva becomes discouraged and relaxes its authority, then when it wishes to exercise its sovereignty over the antahkaran and orient it towards God, the antahkaran will not follow. Also, if it wishes to control the indriyas, even the indriyas will not comply. Then, even though the jiva is the king of the kingdom in the form of this body, it becomes helpless like a beggar…' [Gadhadã II-12]

The Glory of Discourses in Satsang 'If Nãrad, the Sanakãdik, and demigods such as Brahmã and others were to hear the discourses being presently delivered in Satsang, they would say, 'We have never heard such talks before, and we shall never hear them again.'…'   [Gadhadã II-9]

One who Aspires for Liberation 'Thus, he who aspires to attain liberation should never harbour such timidity and should employ whatever measures are necessary to force the indriyas and antahkaran to accept his authority - like a king who studies books about the art of ruling and then exercises authority over his kingdom, but is not subdued by his subjects…'   [Gadhadã II-12]

An Ekantik Bhakta '… Therefore, only one whose strength is based on the conviction of God is a staunch satsangi. Without this, one is merely appreciative of Satsang. Even the scriptures mention that only one who firmly maintains the conviction of God is called an ekãntik bhakta.'   [Gadhadã II-9]