Two things are extremely rare in this world:
1. The Human Body. Even celestial devatas yearn for a human body because only in this body do we have the right to perform fruit-bearing actions. It is only through this body that we can attain God. After wandering in other life forms for billions of years, God rarely gives us the human body.
2. Meeting a genuine saint who explains the essence of the Vedas and scriptures.
Attaining God is easiest because He is seated right within us.
Even after this, if one dies without attaining God-realization, there are two reasons for this:
a) We don't accept that God resides in everyone and in our own hearts as well. He sits inside and notes down our ideas.
b) We procrastinate in devotion to God, using our body, mind, and wealth. Ravan had advised Lakshman - 'Immediately do what is good and postpone what is wrong for later.' Never delay practicing devotion; do it immediately. If you plan to do something wrong, think about doing it later. This will save you from performing the wrong action, as our tendencies keep changing. If you can take out 6-8 hours to fill your stomach, why not set aside at least 2-4 hours for your soul? When you are idle, you start thinking about useless worldly affairs - why don't you think of God instead, by which your mind will get purified? Don't be careless. Who knows whether we will live to see tomorrow?
The human body is transient. If we lose this body while committing sins, we will have to roam about in the 84 lakh forms - no one can stop this. Hence, realize the huge grace upon us, accept God to reside in everyone, and do not procrastinate devotion.
Recommended books by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj related to this topic:
Unveiling the Saints - English
Spirituality in Daily Living (Set of 4) - English
Two things are extremely rare in this world:
1. The Human Body. Even celestial devatas yearn for a human body because only in this body do we have the right to perform fruit-bearing actions. It is only through this body that we can attain God. After wandering in other life forms for billions of years, God rarely gives us the human body.
2. Meeting a genuine saint who explains the essence of the Vedas and scriptures.
Attaining God is easiest because He is seated right within us.
Even after this, if one dies without attaining God-realization, there are two reasons for this:
a) We don't accept that God resides in everyone and in our own hearts as well. He sits inside and notes down our ideas.
b) We procrastinate in devotion to God, using our body, mind, and wealth. Ravan had advised Lakshman - 'Immediately do what is good and postpone what is wrong for later.' Never delay practicing devotion; do it immediately. If you plan to do something wrong, think about doing it later. This will save you from performing the wrong action, as our tendencies keep changing. If you can take out 6-8 hours to fill your stomach, why not set aside at least 2-4 hours for your soul? When you are idle, you start thinking about useless worldly affairs - why don't you think of God instead, by which your mind will get purified? Don't be careless. Who knows whether we will live to see tomorrow?
The human body is transient. If we lose this body while committing sins, we will have to roam about in the 84 lakh forms - no one can stop this. Hence, realize the huge grace upon us, accept God to reside in everyone, and do not procrastinate devotion.
Recommended books by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj related to this topic:
Unveiling the Saints - English
Spirituality in Daily Living (Set of 4) - English
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