Prasang A Day

The Art of Ruling '… Similarly, if the jiva were to attempt to rule the kingdom in the form of the body without understanding the art of ruling, then it would never become happy.'   [Gadhadã II-12]

A Staunch Satsangi '… Therefore, only he can be called an ekãntik bhakta whose strength is based on the conviction of God more than anything else; and only he can be called a staunch satsangi…'   [Gadhadã II-9]

No Redemption in Maligning God '… however, there are no means of release for one who has maligned the form of God…'   [Gadhadã II-9]

The Wise Abide by God's Commands Then Shriji Mahãrãj said, “If Nãrad, the Sanakãdik, and devas 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.’ These discourses can be described as ‘Na bhooto na bhavishyati’.  Although these talks are extremely subtle, even a person of average intelligence can understand them. It is as if these talks are personified. Therefore, there is no limit to the merits of one who, at this present time, has a conviction of Satsang. Realizing this, those who are satsangis should consider themselves to be totally fulfilled. Moreover, a person who has profound love for God, regardless of whether he understands this discourse, has nothing left to do. If, on the other hand, one does not have such profound love for God, then one should definitely realize the glory of God. Thus, one who is wise should contemplate upon this discourse, understand it, and then take extremely firm refuge in God. This principle alone is the very essence of all essences.”  [Gadhadã II-9]

Highest State of Enlightenment 'As for a person who has come into contact with God, there is no limit to his good fortune. But such a relationship with God is not the result of merits from one life alone. That is why Shri Krishna Bhagwãn has stated in the Bhagwad Gitã: [Gadhadã II-8]

The Fruits of not Having a Firm Conviction of God 'On the other hand, a person may be in the Satsang fellowship at present, and he may even be abiding by the commands prescribed in the scriptures, but if his conviction of God is not firm, then when he leaves his body, he will either go to the realm of Brahmã or to the realm of some other demigod; but he will not go to the abode of Purushottam Bhagwãn…'   [Gadhadã II-9]

Blasphemy Against God '… Therefore, one should realise the manifest God that one has attained to forever possess a divine form and to be the 'avatãri', the cause of all of the avatãrs. If, however, one does not realise this, and instead realises God to be formless or like the other avatãrs, then that is regarded as committing blasphemy against God.'   [Gadhadã II-9]

Introspection '… Someone may ask, 'What is antardrashti?' The answer is: To direct one's vrutti towards either the internal or the external form of God is itself 'antardrashti'…'   [Gadhadã II-8]

The Spiritually Intelligent '… Thus, one who is intelligent should intensely maintain spiritual strength based on the conviction of God.'   [Gadhadã II-9]

Controlling the Senses on Ekadashi '… Therefore, when observing the fast of Ekãdashi, the eleven indriyas should not be allowed their respective diets. Since such an observance arrives once every fifteen days, one should definitely make a point of observing it. In return, God will become pleased upon one. Without this, however, merely fasting does not please Him.'   [Gadhadã II-8]