Prasang A Day

Settle differences Like a Line Drawn in Water “Therefore, one should be absolutely loyal to a devotee of God – just as one is loyal to one’s relatives and one’s mother and father. If ever some sort of difficulty does happen to arise with a devotee of God, only one who does not develop a grudge, but settles the difference and reunites with that devotee – like a line drawn in water – can be called a true a devotee of God.” [Gadhadã II-60]

The only Cause of becoming godly or demonic “… Thus, whomever the wrath of the great Purush falls upon, that jiva becomes demonic; and whomever the great Purush is pleased upon, that jiva becomes godly. There is no other reason for becoming godly or demonic. Thus, one who desires to attain liberation should by no means malign God or God’s Bhakta; rather, he should do only whatever pleases God and God’s Bhakta.” [Vartãl-15]

Those Who are Said to be Mine “All of you munis, brahmachãris, satsangi householders, pãrshads and Ayodhyãwãsis are said to be Mine. So if I was not vigilant in having all of you behave accordingly, and if you were to then behave waywardly, I would not be able to bear this. In actual fact, I do not want even the slightest imperfection to remain in those who are said to be Mine. However, you should also remain very vigilant, because if you allow even a little carelessness, your footing in Satsang will not last.” [Gadhadã II-45]

What are Adverse and Favourable Circumstances? “So, only one who follows the commands of the Satpurush can be said to be under the influence of favourable circumstances. To deviate from those commands is the very definition of adverse circumstances…” [Gadhadã II-51]

The Unatonable Sin “… However, to realise God as being formless is a sin much graver than even the five grave sins. There is no atonement for that sin.” [Gadhadã II-39]

What are Adverse and Favourable Circumstances? “So, only one who follows the commands of the Satpurush can be said to be under the influence of favourable circumstances. To deviate from those commands is the very definition of adverse circumstances…” [Gadhadã II-51]

Spiritual Awareness “One should not understand the greatness of female devotees in excess. Why? Because under the pretext of realising their greatness, one may constantly think of them, leading to them appearing in one’s dreams. So, if one does understand their greatness, one should understand it collectively, by thinking, ‘All of them are devotees of God.’ But, one should not attempt to understand a particular one as being greater and another one being lesser. However, if one attempts to understand their greatness to a greater or lesser degree than this, then there is a great danger in that. Similarly, female devotees should also understand the greatness of male devotees collectively. If they do not realise this, then it is also a great danger for those females.” [Gadhadã III-24]

A Devotee's Affection for God “Once he has become a devotee of God, it would be improper for him to bear affection for anything except God. This is because, compared to the bliss of the abode of God, the pleasures of worldly vishays are like excreta…” [Vartãl-19]

Eradicating One's Faults “…Therefore, a person suffers a setback due to the faults that still remain in him, even though he has the conviction of God. But if one eradicates one's faults at the outset - when one establishes one's conviction - then one will not suffer a setback.…” [Gadhadã III-28]

Falling from Ekantik Dharma is True Death “For such ekãntik bhaktas, leaving the body is not considered to be death; rather, for them, falling from that ekãntik dharma is true death. This occurs when an aversion arises in one’s heart towards God or His Sant. It is then that that devotee should be known to have fallen from the dharma of ekãntik bhaktas…” [Gadhadã II-46]