Never ever judge other's Sadhanas - Swami

July 2, 2008

Do not cynically talk about the Saadhakas. What do you know of the mood of the Bhaktha that you so easily pass judgement thereon and label him as insane or out of his mind? Never discuss the spiritual standards reached by others; persevere in your own path. "Be moderate in talk, in sleep, in food" - "Yukthaahaara vihaarasya."

Never be ashamed to sing the name of God or to do Bhajana. Be proud that you get the chance, be glad that your tongue is put to the best use. When the artist sees a stone, he sees immediately the form of beauty hidden in that stone imprisoned in it; and he will not get peace of mind until he releases that form from the clutches of the stone. Do not see the stone as stone, see the God in it, the basic reality underlying it.

Vemana did not visit any temple for years; for years he was laughing at those who considered that the image was a symbol of divinity. But when his daughter died, he was one day holding her picture in his hand weeping over the loss. Then the idea suddenly struck him that if the picture could cause sorrow in him and bring tears, the image too can evoke joy and bring tears to those who know the beauty and the glory of he Lord. The image was just a reminder of the presence of the Lord everywhere and in everything.

The Lord is the sun and when His rays fall upon your heart, unimpeded by the clouds of egoism, the lotus bud blooms and the petals unfold. Remember, only the buds that are ready will bloom; the rest have to wait, patiently. Meanwhile, carry on with the companionship of the name of the Lord; Smarana (remembering) is the best antidote for all ills..

- From Swami' s Divine Discourse on 10th July'1959

Bollywood, fun, friendship, sports and more. You name it, we have it.