do ko jani bhūlo mana goviṃda rādhe।
eka mauta dūjo hari guru ko batā de॥
Always remember two spiritual truths: 1) the unpredictable nature of death and 2) devotion to Hari Guru.
The thought of death occasionally crosses our minds when we witness someone passing away. In those moments, we briefly reflect that one day, we, too, will have to die. However, we do not keep this awareness at all times. Apart from God-realized saints, no one can predict the exact moment of their death.
In Mahabharat, when Yaksh questioned Yudhishthhir - 'Kimāścaryam?' What is the greatest wonder of the world? Yudhishthir replied - ahanyahanibhūtāni gacchantīha yamālayam। śeṣā: sthiratvamicchanti kimāścaryamataḥ param।
Even as people witness others departing from this world every day, they continue to believe that they will remain here forever. Nothing can be more astonishing than this.
By remembering death always, we will not be careless and not procrastinate sadhana.
A person who has never met a genuine saint remains unaware of who they truly are and what their purpose should be - the only thing his parents always taught him was to earn and eat, love your children, and die. Such a person is truly unfortunate. On the other hand, we are extremely fortunate because we have understood this philosophy. God has showered three immense graces upon us - 'manuṣyatvaṃ mumukṣutvaṃ mahāpuruṣa saṃbhava:' -
- Human body,
- Meeting a genuine saint, and
- Receiving divine knowledge from him.
Now, the fourth grace is in our hands - i.e., we must do sadhana.
Recommended books by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj related to this topic:
The Importance of Spiritual Knowledge
Unveiling the Saints
do ko jani bhūlo mana goviṃda rādhe।
eka mauta dūjo hari guru ko batā de॥
Always remember two spiritual truths: 1) the unpredictable nature of death and 2) devotion to Hari Guru.
The thought of death occasionally crosses our minds when we witness someone passing away. In those moments, we briefly reflect that one day, we, too, will have to die. However, we do not keep this awareness at all times. Apart from God-realized saints, no one can predict the exact moment of their death.
In Mahabharat, when Yaksh questioned Yudhishthhir - 'Kimāścaryam?' What is the greatest wonder of the world? Yudhishthir replied - ahanyahanibhūtāni gacchantīha yamālayam। śeṣā: sthiratvamicchanti kimāścaryamataḥ param।
Even as people witness others departing from this world every day, they continue to believe that they will remain here forever. Nothing can be more astonishing than this.
By remembering death always, we will not be careless and not procrastinate sadhana.
A person who has never met a genuine saint remains unaware of who they truly are and what their purpose should be - the only thing his parents always taught him was to earn and eat, love your children, and die. Such a person is truly unfortunate. On the other hand, we are extremely fortunate because we have understood this philosophy. God has showered three immense graces upon us - 'manuṣyatvaṃ mumukṣutvaṃ mahāpuruṣa saṃbhava:' -
Now, the fourth grace is in our hands - i.e., we must do sadhana.
Recommended books by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj related to this topic:
The Importance of Spiritual Knowledge
Unveiling the Saints
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