Why do we do satsang with a particular group? Let us say, the brother of a person is associating with a group of saints. Let us also say that the brother of that person eventually became a saint. Now, where will that person go for satsang? Where does he think…
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12. Demonic souls are more intense than divine souls
True devotees are vulnerable to the traps of wicked souls Fake saints or fake devotees do not need to be alerted. They do not need to be reminded of anything, and they are always ready and alert. One will never find a fake devotee or saint being fooled by a…
11. Becoming a saint is one’s own decision
A saint only lives for kalyan Bhagwan has created four divisions of human society: Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra. On what basis did Bhagwan create these four divisions? It is based on their past deeds. चातुर्वर्ण्यं मया सृष्टं गुणकर्मविभागशः । catur-varnyam maya srstam guna-karma-vibhagasah Definition: I created the four divisions of…
10. A fake saint does self-praise primarily to satisfy his animal mindset
One who lives only to feed his body and fulfill his bodily desires is a person with an animal mindset. Parikshit Maharaj was a great soul with detachment. All his great qualities from the time of his birth were described in the scriptures. In donating to the needy, for example,…
09. A fake saint praises himself not directly but indirectly
If a person always praises himself and tells everyone that he is great, will people believe in him? No. In fact, people will make fun of him and will stay away from him. If a saint praises himself during his katha, no one will attend his katha as no one…
08. A fake saint is an expert
Who is more intelligent between demons and demigods? Demons are always more intelligent than demigods. Maydanav was the architect of demons; Vishwakarma was the architect of demigods. Vishwakarma constructed the city of Dwarika. He constructed it with the gold that Lord Krishna had brought. Satyabhamaji’s father had pleased Surya Dev…
07. The talks of a saint don’t reflect his intentions
When a fake saint speaks, what does he speak about? He always tries to convince others that he is a true saint. Any person, when he speaks, always speaks in such a way that his public image or reputation is guaranteed to improve. This is especially true when one is…
s06. A saint never does anything for himself but does everything for Bhagwan
By giving way to Gopis, Yamunaji proved that Durvasaji is on an eternal fast. He never ate with the intention of feeding himself or nourishing his body, but his intention always was to feed Bhagwan, and he has been eating so eternally. When Balmukunddasji Swami tells a person that Bhagwan…
05. A true saint can confidently proclaim his purity
Gunatitanand Swami has said that there are four important accomplishments to achieve kalyan. Among understanding Bhagwan and understanding a true saint, which is more difficult? In fact, it is more difficult to understand a true saint than it is to understand Bhagwan. If a person lives with a true saint,…
04. A true saint is better than rushi, muni, devata, Bhagwan, and everyone
How can we say an object is better than another object? Only when we compare that object with another object can we say that the object is better than the other. The greatness of an object is measured by observing the difference between that object and all other objects. One…
03. A true saint makes sure Bhagwan never leaves his heart
Bhagwan never leaves the heart of a true saint, not even for a fraction of a second, and not even for the time taken by the eyelids to close and open. Even if Bhagwan wanted to, He can’t leave the heart of a true saint. We can see that through…
02. Six qualities of a saint who is as good as Bhagwan
If we want to associate with a true saint, we should first understand the process of identifying one. After identifying a true saint, we must surrender our mind and our life to him; we must listen to such a saint and mold our life accordingly. Nishkulanand Swami has said that…
01. Why should we know who is not a saint?
For the one who is on the path of moksha, it is very important to know the purity of the saint or devotee he is associating with. For that matter, if we find a true saint or even Bhagwan and if we don’t understand who exactly they are, then that…
GF-01 Uninterrupted concentration on the Murti of God
Asserted Topics: Key Points: Explanation The first discourse of this Vachanamrutam discusses the purpose of engaging in an uninterrupted concentration on the transcendent Murti of Supreme God. In any religious text, the basic principle is to initiate with Mangalacharan (benediction prayer). When Mangalacharan also appears at the middle and end…
GF-02 Three Levels Of Vairagya
Asserted Topics: Clarification about the three kinds of Vairagya. Key Points: Worldly objects cannot control one who is not drawn toward them. Explanation विगतः रागः आसक्ति यस्मात् सः वैराग्यः । रंजयति इति रागः ।।vigataḥ rāgaḥ āsakti yasmāt saḥ vairāgyaḥ | raṃjayati iti rāgaḥ || Things that make us happy create …
GF-03 Remembering The Leelas Of God
Assorted Topics: Leela (exploits/pastimes) of God should be remembered, and relationships with Santos, Brahmchāries and Satsaṅgis should be developed. Key Points: At the time of death, if one cannot visualise the divine image of God, remembering the Leela Charitras (exploits/pastimes) of the Supreme Lord and recalling the memories of Sadhus,…
GF-05 Persistency In Dhyan
Assorted Topics: Practice meditation. Diligently. Key Points: Even if God’s divine Murti (form/image) is not visualised, a devotee must always remain persistent and meditate enthusiastically upon the Murti of God. Explanation Here Shreeji Maharaj ordains His devotees to meditate on the divine Murti of Lord Shree Krishna along with Rādhikāji.…
GF-06 One with Wisdom and One without Wisdom
Asserted Topics: Devotees must be able to distinguish between genuine and false deeds. Key Points: Humble devotees perceive deficiencies in themselves and virtues in devotees and saints. Explanation The word Vivek (wisdom) is used in the meaning of विचिर् पृथकभावे विच् vichir pṛthakabhāve vich; it is originated from ‘Vich’ it…
GF-07 Anvay – Vyatirek
Asserted Topics: Anvay and Vytirek are forms of Jiva and Ishwar Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Shreeji Maharaj said Many times, devotees come across highly spiritual matters in our scriptures and they either do not understand them properly or misinterpret them. When the soul behaves one with three types…
GF-08 Engaging The Indriyas In The Seva Of God And His Sant
Asserted Topics: Offer the actions of senses and Antahkaran (mind, intelligence, conscious mind, and ego — conscience) in the service of God and His devotees. Key Points: The Five senses and Antahkaran are cleansed when offered in the service of God and His devotees, otherwise they are polluted if they…
GF-09 Desiring Nothing Except God
Asserted Topics: Fulfilment is achieved by the firm conviction, devotion and glimpse of the Pratyaksh form of God. Key Points: A Devotee of God should not desire anything except Pratyaksh God Himself. Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Shreeji Maharaj says Suppose a person has developed nishchay (firm conviction) in pratyaksha God,…