Maximise your efforts without having any expectations
Optimise the use of your kriyaman karma (Wilful action) and maximise your efforts; however, leave the outcome of the efforts on destiny or God. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale
The two types of own wishes
Those who perform spiritual practice do not wish to be reborn; instead, on the strength of their spiritual practice, wish for the Final Liberation. Conversely, patriots and devout followers of Dharma expect to be reborn again and again for serving Dharma. If we term the latter as one’s own wish, then expecting not to be … Read more
Shamefully sad state of affairs of mankind pertaining to God-realisation !
Many people ask remedies on various aspects such as earning wealth, getting married, getting cured, etc.; however, no one even thinks of asking remedy for God-realisation. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
The superiormost degree in the world
Educational institutions across the world offer many degrees in many subjects. There are many high level degrees such as Doctorate. However, the supreme degree among all is a true disciple of a true Guru. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Importance of commencing spiritual practice right from the beginning
Many couples quarrel throughout their lives and realise in their old age that only spiritual practice is the remedy on this issue. However, all they can do then is repent for not having performed spiritual practice throughout their lives. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Importance of Bhaktiyoga
Performing spiritual practice according to Jnanayoga is mostly through the use of intellect, performing spiritual practice according to Karmayoga is through the medium of body and mind, whereas performing spiritual practice according to Bhaktiyoga is through the medium of mind, intellect and body. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Superiority of Spirituality over science
The subjects that science deals with are associated with materialistic world; whereas, the subjects that Spirituality deals with are associated with God-realisation. Science progressively entraps humans in materialistic world; whereas, Spirituality helps humans to get liberated from materialistic world. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Becoming seeker-disciple is better than becoming office bearer of a political party
Becoming seeker or disciple is millions of times superior to becoming office bearer of a political party; because, upon entering a political party, Raja-Tama components increase; whereas, by becoming seeker or disciple Sattva component increases. It leads one towards God-realisation. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Superiority of Saints
Parents of a child are worried about its future; whereas, Saints have a comprehensive emotion that all the children in the Nation are their’s; hence, they are always in a state of Anand. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale
Wishing the Final Liberation versus wishing repeated rebirths for serving Dharma
Those who perform spiritual practice do not wish to be reborn; instead, wish for the Final Liberation on the strength of their spiritual practice. Conversely, patriots and devout followers of Dharma expect to be reborn again and again for serving Dharma. If we term this as one’s own wish, then expecting not to have rebirth … Read more