Jagadguru Speaks
2012
Worship of Form Leads to Formless Brahman
In line with the Sastras, attaining moksha through wisdom is most essential for man. is the declaration.
But, Sastras also describe Paramatma in myriad aspects. In some places it is said, In other places
and in yet other places,
This...
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2011
Cultivate Moderate Habits
As sadhanas to attain God’s grace, the Sastras advocate devotion to God, sraddah, adherence to dharma and a helping nature.
Similarly, moderation is necessary in food, sleep and waking habits. One who eats too much, or oversleeps, or keeps incessantly awake can...
All human beings desire to attain moksha. The Sastras have prescribed many sadhanas for that. They are: Discrimination between permanent and impermanent things, detachment towards impermanent objects, mind control, dhyana and so on.
Among them, mind control is an important sadhana. Some do it...
Joy and sorrow, as also ups and downs, are routine in a man's life in tune with the times.
They must be accepted with equanimity. While enjoying comforts one must not be blindly pompous; neither should one be dejected in sorrow. Understanding that all this is the result of previous karmas (...
Do’s and Don’ts in Life
Man should have some principles in life. It will benefit himself and others also.
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Education, wealth and adherence to dharma are essential for man’s progress in life. The Sastras advise him on what should be done and what is taboo. Man also makes efforts to enjoy a comfortable life. In spite of all these, lasting happiness and peace elude him. To attain that permanent...
Man must organise his life along the good path. Our ancestors have shown the means for that in the Sastras. For example, one must always wish for the welfare of all, and not harm to them.One who aspires for good things for oneself should not entertain bad thoughts against others.
If one...
For all living beings in this world, pleasure and sorrow alternate according to their karma, that is, punya and papa. Man does not refrain from karma even for a moment. His vasanas from previous births goad him into doing good or bad acts through speech, mind and body, nowingly or unknowingly. At...
Most essential advice for man’s progress in life is given in the Sastras. They mention in detail what is good and what is bad. It is an established fact that one who follows it sincerely will attain sreyas. But ruin is certain for one who goes against it.
Bhagavan is beyond the reach of...
Education, wealth and courage are important in a man’s life. He may have them in plenty, moderation or small measure. But, above all, devotion to God (Isvara Bhakti) is most important. If it is not there, all other acquisitions are of little use. Only hardships and sorrow will prevail...
