Prasang A Day

How to Cultivate Vairagya? 'Vairãgya is cultivated when one comes to realise the nature of kãl. What is this nature of kãl? Well, it is to know the process of nitya-pralay, nimitta-pralay, prãkrut-pralay and ãtyantik-pralay, as well as the lifespan of all beings from Brahmã to the smallest blade of grass. After knowing this, if one realises the body, the brahmãnd and all other objects to be subject to the force of kãl, then vairãgya would arise.'   [Loyã-9]

Maya Causes Misery and Happiness '… Similarly, to those who are non-believers, mãyã causes attachment and intense misery, while to a devotee of God, that same mãyã is the cause of intense happiness. Also, the entities that have evolved out of mãyã - the indriyas and the antahkaran, and their presiding demigods - all support the bhakti of God. Therefore, for a devotee of God, mãyã is not a cause of misery; it is a source of great happiness.'   [Loyã-10]

Never Trust the Senses '… In the same way, if one trusts one's enemies in the form of the indriyas and frees them, not keeping them confined, they will definitely make one fall from the path of God. Therefore, they should never be trusted.'   [Panchãlã-3]

Consequence of Attachment to Vishays '… When the chitt is attracted to vishays such as sounds, touch, etc., no matter how intelligent one may be, one's buddhi becomes unstable and one becomes like an animal. Thus, infatuation is generated due to attachment to the vishays.'   [Gadhadã II-1]

Constantly Contemplating Upon God Thereafter, Brahmãnand Swãmi asked, 'We do realise this, yet we still cannot constantly contemplate upon God. What is the reason for this?' Shriji Mahãrãj explained, 'First of all, to be able to constantly contemplate upon God, one needs such shraddhã. If one does not have such shraddhã, it implies that there is a corresponding deficiency in realising God's greatness. When there is a deficiency in realising God's greatness, it suggests that there is also a corresponding deficiency in one's conviction of God. So, if one realises the greatness of God and has shraddhã as well, then one will be able to constantly contemplate upon God.   [Gadhadã II-4]

Who Will Definitely Regress in Satsang? '… but as for those who have anger, egotism or jealousy, they can be seen to definitely regress in Satsang…'   [Loyã-14]

Free From Infatuation in a Day 'However, the state in which one views pleasant and unpleasant vishays as equal in such a manner and becomes free of infatuation cannot be attained in just one day. Such an achievement cannot be accomplished so hastily; only one who attempts to do so gradually and earnestly accomplishes it…'   [Gadhadã II-1]

Infatuation for the Alluring Vishays '… Thus, as long as the chitt is attracted by alluring vishays, infatuation cannot be eradicated. Moreover, if the Sant or one's guru or one's Ishtadev - God - should criticise a vishay towards which one's chitt has been lured, one would become upset with them and even malign them; one would not be able to accept their words. Such an experience in one's heart should be known as infatuation…'   [Gadhadã II-1]

Whose Mind Would Never Falter in Adverse Circumstances? Shriji Mahãrãj answered, 'If a person is indifferent to his body, has firmly realised his self to be the ãtmã, maintains vairãgya towards the panchvishays and has absolute faith in God coupled with the knowledge of His greatness, then his mind will never become perverted - even amidst the most adverse circumstances imaginable…'   [Loyã-17]

Good or Bad Nature Then Shriji Mahãrãj asked, 'Some children have a mature nature like elder people, whereas some have an extremely fidgety nature. Is that nature due to company, or is it inherent within their jiva?' Shriji Mahãrãj answered, 'For the most part, a good or bad nature is due to the company one keeps, but in some cases, it is due to past karmas.'   [Loyã-8]