' Extracts from pravachans of our guruji '

jay sathguru maharaj ki jay

  GURU MAHIMA

' hymns in praise of guru '

Being the special issue of Gokul aashtami we continue with last month’s sloka said by Bagawan Shri Krishna Himself in praise of Guru.

"Naaham ijyaa prajaathibyaam thapasopashamena vaa

thushyeyam sarva bhoothaathmaa gurushushrooshayaa yathaa"

{ Srimath Baagawatham - 10-2/80/34 }         

Meaning:

Bagawan Shri Krishna says "Being Antharyaami of everyone the satisfaction I get by Gurukaingaryam (service) is not the same as in case of practice of celibacy (brahmacharyam), meditation, yagya, house holder (gruhastha dharma) or sanyasam."

Explanation:

The common understanding about devotion or spirituality is related to rituals and rights. Blind recitation of slokas, going to temple, observing fast, doing pujas and abhishekas is what falls under the definition of devotion. But the very act of doing puja or yagya seems to be burden. Practice of rituals, mediation, etc involves lot of effort and is tedious. Perhaps this is the reason why most of us remain away from spirituality.

 For instance if a puja is to be conducted what comes in mind are many issues such as whether all friends and relatives have come, whether all necessary arrangements have been made properly, whether the food is cooked appropriately, will the puja get over in time …. In this confusion we forget the most important one i.e. Bagawaan –the one who has to be given the utmost care. Then how we expect the puja or yagya to be fruitful. But Bagawan Shri Krishna is so generous that forgetting our mistakes he pours His mercy on us.

 We think that it is very difficult to satisfy Bagawan Shri Krishna but it is not so. Bagawan Himself has said in Srimath Baagawatham that Guru Kaingaryam easily satisfies Him rather that tiresome practice of celibacy (brahmacharyam), meditation, yagya, house holder (gruhastha dharma) or sanyasam. There are many secrets hidden behind doing Guru Kaingaryam.

 While doing Guru Kaingaryam our mind, intellect and body gets involved in that work. Without even our knowledge we start mediating upon Guru. On doing so our antharyaami(inner soul ) blooms with happiness because it is Guru who is our true well-wisher. Meditating on Guru is considered as highest form of meditation.

 A guru being rain pours his shower of blessings on us. We can never payback whatever He Has given us. But Guru Kaingaryam gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude towards him. If we observe, most of our energy is spent in doing purposeless work but Guru Kaingaryam is way by which we can make our lives more meaningful. People visit various temples and take bath in Punya Rivers to get rid of sins and earn punya. Guru Kaingaryam itself is enough to cleanse all our sins and earn us Bagawan’s grace.

 When Guru Kaingaryam itself has so much significance then the Mahima of Guru Himself is unexplainable.

jay sathguru maharaj ki jay

' short stories to regain your faith '

IIIt is we who determine our way of life. Even though we may argue that our surrounding and people around us influence us but it is our mind which plays a key role. A winning attitude in life will make us win the life. Winning in life is like solving an arithmetic problem till the final answer is reached we keep on trying.

 Come what may we should stand still like a rock. Our life is like the tides. In times of happiness its high and in times of sorrow its low. An attitude should be developed to view both happy and sorrow with same magnitude. This may seem to be very theoretical and philosophical. But this becomes a way of life once we continuously chant Bagawan’s Naama.

 Our anticipation about life remains just as a desire. When our expectation remains only as a desire we live in the world of imagination and dreams and our wish doesn’t turn into reality. Our expectation should turn into prayer and penance. The small boy in our story had made his life a penance by constantly mediating on Gopal Anna. People surrounding him including his teacher did not believe in Gopal Anna but the small boy was very sure about Gopal Anna. A firm foundation of faith should be laid in our heart. This foundation will help us reach the sky.

 The small boy’s teacher was disagreeing on existence of any Gopal Anna. To prove him wrong the small boy agreed to introduce Gopal Anna to the teacher. The small boy was very excited as for the first time he got an opportunity to introduce Gopal Anna to someone. The small boy felt like revealing a secret which till now he had kept to himself and was enjoying it alone. He was calculating in his mind how his teacher would praise the virtue of Gopal Anna after meeting him. The small boy was very sure that he would be proved right.

 As the day got over the teacher and the boy proceed towards the woods to meet Gopal Anna. The teacher was convinced that the small boy would lose. The teacher’s arrogance was well reflected in his walk and gestures. As they were nearing the forest the small boy was getting even more enthusiastic.

 Finally they reached the forest. Impatiently the teacher said, “Where is your Gopal Anna I can’t see anyone.”

 Boy replied, “Wait, I have yet to call Him.”

 Teacher unpleasantly said, “Call Him soon I can’t be waiting long.”

 The small boy in a sweet melodious voice called, “Gopal Anna where are you its me here. Come help me cross the forest.”

 Gopal Anna appeared in front of boy and whispered, “See I have come let’s go.”

 No sooner did Gopal Anna come the boy in the mood of triumph said, “See here is my sweet Gopal Anna I told you that I was not bluffing now that I have shown you my Gopal Anna I prove myself right.”

 Hearing this teacher got even more confused and said, “Again you are bluffing I can see no one here expect you and me.” The small boy got shocked and said, “You accept your defeat here is Gopal Anna in front of you and you say you cannot see any one. See how beautifully my Gopal Anna is standing.” The teacher firmly said, “I don’t have any reasons to lie. I really can’t see any one you are wasting my time, let me go and you cross the forest with your Gopal Anna.

 With a small grin on His lips Gopal Anna was hearing the whole conversation. The small boy turned to Gopal Anna and cried, “Why my teacher is not able to see you. He is thinking that I am lying about you. You have to prove me right. I know that you can’t see me in a troubled situation. Please for my sake prove yourself to my teacher.”

 The request of small boy melted Gopal Anna’s heart and He appeared in front of teacher in form of Bagawan Shri Krishna with dark complexion and lotus like toes, fingers and lips. The teacher was not ready to believe his own eyes. Then that he realized the true power of Gopal Anna and the truth in small boy’s words.

 Enjoy the bliss of Gopal Anna till we come with next Aachyutha Priyaa.