| 001. |
Do not tell GOD how big our problem is, tell the problem how great our GOD is. |
| 002. |
Some measure the grace of GOD by wealth, some by the happiness of the family, some by position and prestige, but the one whose inner eyes have opened, measures the grace of GOD in life only and only by devotion. |
| 003. |
What an irony and misfortune that even with folded hands in front of GOD, we ask for worldly happiness only, not devotion. |
| 004. |
The essence of all the Holy Scriptures is devotion of GOD. |
| 005. |
The devotion of GOD has been propounded in all the Holy Scriptures. |
| 006. |
The fact which has been propounded by all the saints is devotion only. |
| 007. |
In all the Holy Scriptures and all the saints have considered devotion to be supreme. |
| 008. |
Nothing better than devotion can be obtained in human life. |
| 009. |
The significance of human life is only in devotion. |
| 010. |
Devotion is the ultimate means of self-purification. |
| 011. |
GOD has graciously given us the best human birth among all the species, therefore we should make good use of this life by undertaking devotion. |
| 012. |
By undertaking devotion, we will definitely attain salvation after life. |
| 013. |
Only he whose life is meaningful is one who undertakes devotion of GOD. |
| 014. |
No matter how much you accumulate in life, it will be destroyed, no matter how much union you have in life, one day there will be separation, no matter how well you live your life, it will end in death. Therefore, it is best to reach GOD by undertaking devotion in life. |
| 015. |
We can earn devotion while living on earth, which will remain with us even after death. |
| 016. |
Whatever we have earned by undertaking devotion will never be destroyed. |
| 017. |
The ultimate welfare work in human life is to undertake devotion of GOD. |
| 018. |
Even though all the ways to reach GOD are good but none is perfect. The only and only perfect way to reach GOD is devotion. All other paths are incomplete, only the path of devotion is complete. |
| 019. |
In all the Holy Scriptures, the one thing that has been said to be the most important for human welfare is devotion. |
| 020. |
Devotion should always be adopted in life. |
| 021. |
Devotion is the means of ultimate welfare of the living being. |
| 022. |
Attainment of GOD is possible only through devotion. |
| 023. |
Devotees do not want any of the worldly pleasures, not even the pleasures of heaven because they want only devotion of GOD. |
| 024. |
We can please GOD only through selfless devotion. |
| 025. |
One should never go to GOD's temple to ask for anything. One should go to the temple only to have the darshan (visualization) of GOD and to seek His blessings. |
| 026. |
Devotees do not want anything either in this world or the after world. They only want GOD. |
| 027. |
The senses should never be allowed to become fickle, only then will we be able to undertake devotion of GOD. |
| 028. |
The ultimate means of welfare in life is only devotion. |
| 029. |
In the end, all the Acharyas (divine masters) describe only devotion of GOD. All sects and saints ultimately show the path of devotion. |
| 030. |
The Holy Scriptures say that devotion is the one and only complete means. |
| 031. |
Even if no other means are connected to devotion then also devotion is the only perfect means in itself. |
| 032. |
Any other means will only lead us to incompleteness. The ultimate welfare and completeness is possible only through devotion. |
| 033. |
Complete satisfaction of the soul cannot be achieved without devotion. |
| 034. |
There is only one way to take the mind on the right path,devotion,only devotion and only devotion. |
| 035. |
Devotion inspires us to do what is dear to GOD. |
| 036. |
Devotion teaches us to follow rules for GOD. |
| 037. |
Leave alone doing wrong deeds, we do not even have the desire to do wrong deeds when we undertake devotion. |
| 038. |
Devotion transforms the soul completely. Complete transformation is possible only when devotion is awakened. |
| 039. |
In devotion, the soul acts only to please GOD. |
| 040. |
Intense devotion awakens within us the feeling of complete love for GOD. |
| 041. |
The conclusion of the Holy Scriptures is that in the end, one will have to resort to devotion for salvation. Therefore, it is best to follow the path of devotion from the very beginning. |
| 042. |
Devotion gives us salvation after life and also makes us experience elated ecstasy in life. |
| 043. |
To experience elated ecstasy, we will have to undertake devotion of GOD. There is no other option to get elated ecstasy in life without devotion. |
| 044. |
To fulfill human life, the most important thing is only devotion of GOD. |
| 045. |
Doing everything in life and not undertaking devotion of GOD - this is wrong. Doing nothing in life and only undertaking devotion of GOD - this is best. |
| 046. |
If one did not earn wealth, did not acquire knowledge but undertook devotion to GOD firmly, then that person has achieved the ultimate goal of his life. |
| 047. |
GOD is accessible only through devotion. |
| 048. |
If we devote our everything in service of GOD, then there is nothing more meaningful than that. |
| 049. |
We should always be useful for the service of GOD. |
| 050. |
A devotee does not need Dharma (religion), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), Moksha (salvation), because devotion is so great that it is above Moksha. |
| 051. |
Devotion is above all manhoods because devotion has a place above Dharma (religion), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires) and Moksha (salvation). |
| 052. |
If we do or do not do anything after taking birth as a human being, it is fine, but if we do not undertake devotion, then our entire life is wasted. |
| 053. |
The completeness of a living being is only in the devotion of GOD. |
| 054. |
Complete satisfaction of the mind is possible only through devotion. |
| 055. |
Devotion has been propounded by the entire tradition of Sanatan Dharma (Religion). |
| 056. |
Devotion makes one become one with GOD in the heart. |
| 057. |
Holy Scriptures and saints spread the flow of devotion to the masses. |
| 058. |
Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji is at the forefront in inspiring devotion. He inspired GOD Shri Vedvyasji to write Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran and Rishi Shri Valmikiji to write Shri Ramayanaji and to propagate devotion in these Holy texts. It was only after such propagation of devotion that GOD Shri Vedvyasji and Rishi Shri Valmikiji got inner peace. |
| 059. |
All saints try to immerse everyone in the devotion of GOD. |
| 060. |
The Holy text is that which when heard gives rise to the essence of devotion. |
| 061. |
Devotion makes our mind flow towards GOD spontaneously and without any effort. |
| 062. |
The Katha (Holy pastimes) of GOD teaches us to concentrate our mind in GOD. |
| 063. |
The essence of devotion affects our conscience. |
| 064. |
The instinct of our mind should flow towards the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. |
| 065. |
We should have only one aim in our conscience that we can attain devotion in life. |
| 066. |
Satsang (Holy discourse) is a means to attain devotion because in satsang we hear about the influence and nature of GOD, due to which the feeling of love for GOD arises in our heart. |
| 067. |
We should consume the thoughts of the devotees of GOD, this increases devotion in life. |
| 068. |
If devotion is attained, then elated ecstasy will remain in the conscience forever. |
| 069. |
There is unbroken elated ecstasy in devotion because the elated ecstasy of devotion is never fragmented. |
| 070. |
The root of elated ecstasy is in devotion alone. |
| 071. |
We should always pray to GOD to sow the seeds of devotion in the garden of our life. |
| 072. |
If we want to transform our mind by making it pure, then this capability lies only in devotion. |
| 073. |
The highest goal of human life should be devotion of GOD. |
| 074. |
By listening to Katha (Holy pastimes) of GOD, the dirt of the mind gets washed away, therefore, we should keep listening to GOD's Katha in life. |
| 075. |
A devotee is always immersed in the remembrance of GOD. |
| 076. |
Our life is transformed by listening to Katha (Holy pastimes) of GOD. |
| 077. |
The easiest way to reach GOD is only through devotion. |
| 078. |
We should live our life as a servant of GOD. |
| 079. |
The seeds of devotion should germinate in our heart. |
| 080. |
When we feel like thinking, reading, speaking and writing about GOD, only then should we understand that the seeds of devotion have started germinating within us. |
| 081. |
The habit of constantly chanting GOD's name should be inculcated in life. |
| 082. |
It should become impossible to live without chanting GOD's name. |
| 083. |
The eyes should repeatedly desire to have the vision of GOD. |
| 084. |
By seeing the GOD's Holy body parts, devotion is awakened in our mind. |
| 085. |
The devotee becomes attached to GOD's sweet form. |
| 086. |
GOD is the only unique and beautiful in the world. |
| 087. |
Our mind should never go anywhere else except GOD. |
| 088. |
The mind should always keep enjoying the divine form of GOD. |
| 089. |
Just as a mother gives birth to a son after twenty-five years of her marriage, then how much she loves and pampers him, we should love GOD and pamper Him a Googol (1 with a hundred zeros) times more than that. |
| 090. |
We should self-examine whether we constantly remember GOD in our everyday life or after the morning worship we forget GOD for the entire day. |
| 091. |
The purpose of devotion is that GOD should become the subject of our every resolution. |
| 092. |
Only when it becomes impossible to forget GOD should we understand that devotion has awakened within us. |
| 093. |
If GOD's name is chanted with full devotion, then it is definitely fruitful. |
| 094. |
Saints did not believe in the need of any external object in the worship of GOD. They used to do mental worship with devotion for GOD from within themselves. |
| 095. |
While chanting GOD's name, our mind should connect with the tongue, while visualizing GOD, our mind should connect with the eyes, meaning that it is most important for the mind to connect with our senses, only then our devotion becomes real. |
| 096. |
Devotion to GOD leads us to the realization of GOD. |
| 097. |
We should not waste our entire life in worldly affairs, but should dedicate our entire life in the devotion of GOD. |
| 098. |
We must get free from the bondages of the world and must follow the path of devotion of GOD. |
| 099. |
We must have the desire to reach GOD quickly. |
| 100. |
We must dedicate our life only to GOD. |
| 101. |
We should keep a firm belief in our conscience that I do not belong to anyone, I belong only to GOD. |
| 102. |
The drama of worldly affairs may continue outside but from within we should belong only to GOD. |
| 103. |
We should consider ourselves only to be of GOD, this firm belief is called devotion. |
| 104. |
There should be only one relationship with GOD from the mind. Only one voice should keep going inside the mind that I do not belong to anyone, I belong only and only to GOD. |
| 105. |
Never consider yourself alone in life, consider yourself to be of GOD and consider GOD to be yours. |
| 106. |
When we have a desire to reach GOD, then GOD definitely provides us with an opportunity to reach Him in life. |
| 107. |
A true devotee sees the grace of GOD even in every adversity. When Shri Narsi Mehtaji's wife and son died, even on that day he considered it as GOD's grace and did a lot of kirtan (psalmody) of GOD. |
| 108. |
Complete love for only GOD should reside in our heart. |
| 109. |
Devotion destroys the sickness of our mind. |
| 110. |
Devotion increases our morale and Satva Guna (virtuous qualities). |
| 111. |
The means of devotion performed by us ensures that we get the blessings of GOD. |
| 112. |
We should not consider any relationship of the world as ours, we should consider only our relationship with GOD as eternal. |
| 113. |
We should keep on contemplating the Divine pastimes of GOD in our life. |
| 114. |
GOD meets the devotees only because of their eagerness. |
| 115. |
The saints who have experienced the realization of GOD say that the GOD is amazing, amazing and amazing. Whatever we imagine of GOD by undertaking devotion,GOD is infinite times more amazing than that. |
| 116. |
At the time of realization of GOD, only waves of elated ecstasy, elated ecstasy and elated ecstasy arise in the heart of the devotee and the devotee drowns in the ocean of elated ecstasy. |
| 117. |
On experiencing GOD, all sects, all religions and all saints have experienced elated ecstasy. |
| 118. |
Due to devotion, GOD and the devotee become one, they do not remain separate. |
| 119. |
GOD always and continuously stays with His devotees. |
| 120. |
Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji and all the sages, saints and devotees have blessed their lives by propagating devotion of GOD. |
| 121. |
After seeing every Holy part of GOD, one should feel that only my GOD is worthy of seeing. |
| 122. |
There should be a desire to see GOD again and again in the temple and in the Thakurbari (Home temple) of the house. |
| 123. |
Our mind should not go anywhere else except GOD. |
| 124. |
If there is intense devotion, then the creature never needs any other means to reach GOD. |
| 125. |
The intensity of devotion should never be lost. Intensity in devotion is the pride of devotion. |
| 126. |
The more rules we keep increasing for GOD in life, the more we will become dear to GOD. |
| 127. |
There should never be any pride of devotion of GOD because there is a path ahead of the path we have covered in devotion. |
| 128. |
We should keep our body and mind so pure through our conduct and thoughts that we become worthy of experiencing GOD. |
| 129. |
The only means of removing the evils of the mind and purifying it is devotion. |
| 130. |
The permanent remedy for removing all sorrows is devotion of GOD. |
| 131. |
Only devotion can help you attain elated ecstasy. Only devotion can give you a life full of elated ecstasy. The only sure way to reach such a state of elated ecstasy is devotion of GOD. |
| 132. |
If there is devotion, then there is no complaint about anything in life. |
| 133. |
Devotion should not only remain a topic of discussion in life, but our whole life should be full of devotion. |
| 134. |
While propagating devotion, we should try to make everyone favorable for devotion. |
| 135. |
The aim of the propagator of devotion should be to make everyone favorable for devotion and to inspire them for devotion. |
| 136. |
The worries we have show our lack of trust in GOD. Therefore, one who undertakes devotion should never be worried. |
| 137. |
GOD takes complete care of the one who surrenders. He does not need to worry about himself at all. |
| 138. |
One who worships GOD always remains in happy mode. |
| 139. |
We should never have even the slightest doubt about GOD's grace and GOD's capability. |
| 140. |
In Shrimad Bhagavad Gitaji, GOD has given an immortal statement that a person should have complete faith in GOD and should never worry. |
| 141. |
The only work of devotees is to undertake devotion of GOD. |
| 142. |
Bharatvarsh (India) is blessed because there have been devotees of GOD in every province and every sect of Bharatvarsh. This is the pride of Bharatvarsh. |
| 143. |
Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji promised Bhakti Mata (devotion) that He would propagate devotion in the whole world and if He could not do so, He would not call Himself a servant of GOD. After this pledge, Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji devoted His entire life to the propagation of Bhakti Mata and propagated only Bhakti Mata everywhere. |
| 144. |
The ability to undertake devotion also comes to a creature by the grace of GOD. |
| 145. |
Everyone is entitled to undertake devotion, therefore anyone who wants can undertake devotion of GOD. |
| 146. |
Devotion is independent and complete means in itself. Devotion never depends on any other means. |
| 147. |
Only devotion can calm our conscience and lead it to ecstasy. There is no other option to do this. |
| 148. |
When devotion reaches its pinnacle, it unites the devotee with GOD and makes the devotee enjoy the contiguity of GOD. |
| 149. |
GOD always showers His great grace on His devotees. |
| 150. |
A creature always needs devotion in life, therefore a creature should always keep undertaking devotion in life. |
| 151. |
A creature attains devotion only by the grace of GOD Shree Mahadevji. |
| 152. |
Devotion is the utmost necessity for the meaningfulness of human life. |
| 153. |
Even if one attains all prosperity and wealth, one does not attain peace in life. This peace is attained only and only through devotion. |
| 154. |
There is no progress in life without devotion. Devotion is absolutely essential for a meaningful life. |
| 155. |
Life can never be meaningful without devotion. |
| 156. |
Everything else is useful but nothing is essential. The only essential thing is devotion. |
| 157. |
There can never be any alternative to devotion. |
| 158. |
If devotion of GOD is awakened, then the creature attains everything which cannot be attained by any other means. This is the unanimous principle of Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran, Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji and Shri Ramcharitmanasji. |
| 159. |
There should always be discussion about GOD in life. |
| 160. |
GOD himself fulfils the resolution of devotion of the devotees. |
| 161. |
There should always be a desire to see the Roop (form) of GOD. There should always be attachment to the Roop of GOD. All devotees are entangled in attachment to the Roop of GOD. |
| 162. |
There is no one in the world as kind and merciful as GOD. |
| 163. |
Only one thing is obtained from Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran and that is devotion. Whoever has attained devotion in this world, Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran has definitely had an influence on him in some way or the other. Devotion cannot be obtained without this Holy Scripture. |
| 164. |
Even after experiencing all the worldly affairs, peace can never be obtained. Peace can be obtained only and only through devotion. |
| 165. |
The joy and elated ecstasy in life can be obtained only through devotion. |
| 166. |
There is only one means that attracts the best of saints and sages - devotion. |
| 167. |
Devotion brings a flow of ecstasy in life. |
| 168. |
Sages, saints and devotees cannot live without devotion. |
| 169. |
Devotion is so amazing that there is no alternative to devotion. |
| 170. |
GOD is the ocean and we are drops in the ocean of GOD. |
| 171. |
Devotee belong only to GOD. A devotee is called belonging to GOD, this is the only identity of a devotee. |
| 172. |
The creature who undertakes devotion does not have to go to GOD, GOD Himself comes to the devotees. |
| 173. |
GOD only accepts the bond of devotion. |
| 174. |
GOD is everywhere but there is only one means to reveal Him and to receive His grace - devotion. |
| 175. |
There is no such particle, no such moment where GOD is not present. |
| 176. |
GOD says unanimously that GOD can be attained only through devotion. |
| 177. |
In the absence of devotion, all the means done by us become lifeless. The consciousness of all means is due to devotion only. |
| 178. |
GOD follows the devotee step by step. |
| 179. |
GOD says that the devotees do not have to call me, I Myself follow them step by step. |
| 180. |
GOD says that I follow the devotees so that I become pure by the dust blown from the feet of the devotees falling on Me. Just think who is saying this. GOD is saying this who is the pinnacle of purity. GOD gives such great respect to the devotees. |
| 181. |
GOD is everywhere and is omnipresent. |
| 182. |
One should try to experience GOD in life. |
| 183. |
By undertaking devotion, GOD comes under the influence of the devotee and by doing this, GOD is very pleased. |
| 184. |
GOD tells Shri Arjunji to leave aside all the things as said in Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji and choose only My devotion. |
| 185. |
Devotion is the only perfect way to attain GOD. |
| 186. |
GOD is always ready to say that I am yours but it is we who do not believe this. |
| 187. |
Devotion of GOD means to conduct all our actions in accordance with GOD. |
| 188. |
The one who keeps himself in GOD's part and considers GOD in his part, only he is a true devotee. |
| 189. |
Wherever we live, we should always keep GOD on our side. |
| 190. |
We should never imagine in life that we can live without GOD even for a moment. We should never even imagine living without the contiguity of GOD. |
| 191. |
The day Shri Arjunji handed over the reins of his chariot to GOD, the war was decided before the war itself because victory always goes to the one whose side GOD is on. GOD Shri Vedvyasji has given this explanation in Shri Mahabharatji. |
| 192. |
We should surrender our everything for GOD. |
| 193. |
If we want to win the battle of life successfully and make our life successful, then this is possible only for the one who keeps GOD on his side and himself stays on the side of GOD. |
| 194. |
The sign of devotion is that the attachment to the world gradually vanishes completely. |
| 195. |
Devotion completely destroys the defects within us. |
| 196. |
Devotion ends the interest in the world. The devotee does not have any interest in the world then. |
| 197. |
We should firmly decide in our conscience that we belong only to GOD. |
| 198. |
All the Scriptures and saints talk only about devotion. |
| 199. |
The first relationship of a creature should be with GOD. The creature first and foremost belongs to GOD only. |
| 200. |
All the saints unanimously say that devotion is the best way to attain GOD. |
| 201. |
We should go deep down into devotion. |
| 202. |
There should be immense love for GOD in our heart. |
| 203. |
Our conscience should flow towards the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. |
| 204. |
It is wrong to concentrate our mind on GOD to get some work done from Him. The mind should be concentrated on GOD without any purpose. |
| 205. |
The place of devotion is even higher than salvation. |
| 206. |
We should live our life in accordance with GOD. |
| 207. |
GOD should always be the most important in life. |
| 208. |
We should not ask anything from GOD in devotion |
| 209. |
We should use our life to please GOD. |
| 210. |
Our conscience should always be focused on GOD. |
| 211. |
We should consider our house as the house of GOD and we should wish that GOD resides happily in that house and accepts our service. |
| 212. |
GOD should remain in the center stage of our thoughts throughout the day. |
| 213. |
Only and only feeling should be paramount in the service of GOD. |
| 214. |
We should always have this feeling for GOD that GOD is only mine and I am only of GOD. |
| 215. |
We should always remain in the shelter of GOD. |
| 216. |
We should always believe that our life is going on only by the grace of GOD. |
| 217. |
We are attracted towards GOD by listening to the virtues of GOD in the Katha (Holy pastimes). Therefore, we should keep listening to the virtues of GOD continuously. |
| 218. |
To love GOD the most is devotion. |
| 219. |
If true devotion arises in our heart, then the greatest love for the GOD seated in the Home temple of our house will automatically awaken in us. |
| 220. |
There should be an awakening of intense love for GOD in life. |
| 221. |
Devotees should always keep introspecting themselves. |
| 222. |
A true devotee of GOD never uses the word idol because he sees the GOD in actual in the form of the idol. |
| 223. |
When a devotee serves the idol of GOD, the divine form gets awakened there. Therefore, one should serve GOD daily in the Home temple of the house so that the divine form gets awakened there. |
| 224. |
We should learn to visualize all the Holy pilgrimage in the Home temple of the house. |
| 225. |
It is most important that we learn to love Shree Thakurji (GOD) of the Thakurbari (Home temple) of our house. |
| 226. |
We should keep checking our devotion from time to time. |
| 227. |
Our supreme love should be awakened in the idol form of GOD. |
| 228. |
If there is no complete faith in the Home temple of the house, then there will be no complete faith in GOD anywhere. |
| 229. |
We should have special experiences in the Home temple of the house. |
| 230. |
We should see whether we have developed the ability and art of experiencing GOD within ourselves. |
| 231. |
Bhagavat Darshan (audience with GOD) is possible only and only by devotion. |
| 232. |
In the Home temple of the house, not Pran Pratishtha (life incarnation) of GOD, but Bhaav Pratishtha (emotional incarnation) should be done. |
| 233. |
The Holy Scriptures have called the idol of GOD in the Home temple of the house as Archa Avatar (worship incarnation). This is also considered to be an incarnation of GOD. |
| 234. |
GOD appeared for Bhagwati Karmabai and accepted the offerings offered by her. Has GOD stopped coming today or has He stopped accepting the offerings ? This is not the case at all. GOD is ready to come even today, but we are unable to keep the feeling like Bhagwati Karmabai had in us to call GOD. |
| 235. |
We should keep such a belief firmly in our heart that we too will attain GOD someday in this life. |
| 236. |
If there is integrity in devotion, then one day or the other, one will definitely experience GOD. |
| 237. |
We should always keep our feelings overfull for GOD. |
| 238. |
GOD is present in the place closest to us, that is, He is present within us. |
| 239. |
In Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, GOD has given His address within the creature only. |
| 240. |
We should love GOD the most. We should only pretend to love the world, but true love should be only and only for GOD. |
| 241. |
GOD resides within us in the form of consciousness, therefore GOD is closest to us. |
| 242. |
Supreme love should be for GOD only. |
| 243. |
There should be love for GOD only in our conscience. |
| 244. |
In Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, it is said that to attain GOD, one should undertake an inner journey in the conscience. We go to temples outside throughout our lives but never undertake an inner journey within ourselves. |
| 245. |
We wait for the doors of the temple to open. On the other hand, when GOD is pleased with the austerity of his devotee Shri Dhruvji and goes to give him darshan (visualization), then GOD also stands waiting for the eyes of a devotee like Shri Dhruvji to open. |
| 246. |
We should see whether we use our daily energy in the devotion of GOD or in worldly affairs. We should ensure that our energy is spent only in the devotion of GOD. |
| 247. |
As soon as devotion enters our life, the realization of GOD automatically appears in our heart |
| 248. |
When we undertake devotion, GOD will automatically come near us, just as the bees automatically come near the lotus when it blooms. |
| 249. |
GOD will appear before us in the same form in which we worship Him. When Shri Dhruvji meditated on the Chaturbhuj (four-armed) form of GOD, GOD appeared before him in the Chaturbhuj form. |
| 250. |
When we undertake devotion, our mind becomes one with GOD. |
| 251. |
The indwelling GOD appears within to the devotee. |
| 252. |
GOD Himself always tells the glory of devotion. |
| 253. |
Devotion is an essential means for the creature. |
| 254. |
One should learn to love GOD with exclusiveness. Loving GOD with this exclusiveness is called devotion. |
| 255. |
Our supreme love for GOD should arise, only then devotion will be realized. Being so is the sign of devotion. |
| 256. |
GOD resides in everyone's conscience. GOD is not within anyone but within everyone. |
| 257. |
We should have a direct experience of GOD in the Home temple of our house. |
| 258. |
Our conscience should be filled with emotions for GOD. |
| 259. |
GOD should be our only priority in life. |
| 260. |
We should sit in the Home temple of our house and forget everything and serve GOD. |
| 261. |
While worshipping in the Home temple of the house, the whole world should be seen in GOD. After the completion of the worship, GOD should be seen in the whole world. |
| 262. |
One should worship GOD by seeing GOD in the whole universe. |
| 263. |
Even by mistake, we should not see anything other than GOD. |
| 264. |
Seeing the part of GOD in every creature and every object is devotion. |
| 265. |
In all the Holy Scriptures, devotees have been considered supreme. There is no one above the devotees. |
| 266. |
GOD never says anywhere that I roam around after Yogis and wise people. But GOD says at many places that I always roam around after my devotees. |
| 267. |
If hatred, anger, jealousy, greed enter our life, then our devotion will decrease. |
| 268. |
Demerits should be removed from your life because GOD does not like these demerits. GOD is very pleased when you remove demerits from your life for GOD. |
| 269. |
If a good deed is done for GOD and no credit is taken for it, that is, it is not told to anyone, then it becomes the best good deed. |
| 270. |
One of the main duties of devotion is to change our nature also. |
| 271. |
Devotion of GOD is just like nectar. |
| 272. |
The more devotion increases in life, the more unbroken elated ecstasy will increase in life. |
| 273. |
All other means have an end but devotion never ends because devotion continues unabated. |
| 274. |
The removal of all defects is possible only through devotion of GOD. |
| 275. |
Apart from devotion, no other means is perfect. |
| 276. |
The one who is devoted to GOD with devotion with reverence from his conscience is the best. |
| 277. |
Devotion is the name of being completely absorbed in GOD. |
| 278. |
There is bondage in knowledge, yog, rituals and there is a law of renunciation of all. There is no bondage only in devotion and devotion is never renounced. |
| 279. |
In Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, GOD tells Shri Arjunji to love only Him. Here the word "only" is very important. |
| 280. |
Devotion leads us to GOD. |
| 281. |
The fruit of chanting GOD's name is unique. |
| 282. |
The devotee experiences ecstasy from the very first day. |
| 283. |
Devotion is a journey of ecstasy. Devotion is an event of ecstasy. |
| 284. |
GOD's Sankirtan (devotional singing & chanting) is a bath of nectar for the entire soul. |
| 285. |
Devotion takes us to the elated ecstasy state by removing all sorrows. |
| 286. |
Only through devotion can a creature attain elated ecstasy. |
| 287. |
Even after salvation, devotees continue to worship GOD. To taste the essence of devotion, devotees never abandon devotion even after salvation. |
| 288. |
Just as a river has met the ocean, yet it continues to meet the ocean every day with new waves, similarly devotees continue to meet GOD even after salvation. |
| 289. |
Although we are the servants of GOD and GOD is our master but devotion unites GOD and the devotee. |
| 290. |
How many times do we take birth, how many times do we go to heaven and hell and then how many times do we return to the mortal world in different species, but if we reach GOD by undertaking devotion in our life, then there is no movement to this world again. |
| 291. |
Chanting the name of GOD should create a wave of love and ecstasy in our heart. |
| 292. |
The elated ecstasy that is experienced in the contiguity of GOD can never be found on earth, in heaven or anywhere else. |
| 293. |
GOD showers so many siddhis (divine accomplishments) on His devotees, but those devotees do not pay attention to the siddhis and keep engrossed in the devotion of GOD. |
| 294. |
One should never place one's desires before GOD. Devotion should always be selfless. |
| 295. |
Our desires cause dissatisfaction in life. The specialty of devotion is that it burns our desires as well, which brings satisfaction in our life forever. |
| 296. |
Devotion of GOD is the greatest benefit of life. |
| 297. |
In Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran, Shri Uddhavji asked GOD what is the greatest benefit of life, then GOD said that there is no greater benefit of life than devotion. GOD says that if devotion is not undertaken in life, then life goes useless, useless and useless. |
| 298. |
Apart from devotion, whatever else is earned in life is mortal, that is, it is going to be destroyed. |
| 299. |
The satisfaction that is to be attained in life can be attained only by devotion. |
| 300. |
The means of devotion can never be destroyed because it is neither divided among brothers, nor is it stolen by any thief. Whoever has undertaken devotion of GOD, he gets the full fruit of that devotion. |
| 301. |
Even if a devotee forgets the devotion undertaken by him, GOD always remembers it. |
| 302. |
It is our duty to take GOD's name and it is the duty of GOD's attendants to count those names. But we make the mistake of counting the names after taking them. |
| 303. |
True elated ecstasy comes only from devotion. The happiness of the world will end after some time but elated ecstasy of devotion remains forever. |
| 304. |
The great souls did not accumulate anything in their lives but still they remained immersed in elated ecstasy because they undertook devotion of GOD. |
| 305. |
If devotion keeps increasing in life, it makes one experience ever increasing elated ecstasy. |
| 306. |
We should live our lives as lovers of GOD. |
| 307. |
We should not try to know anything other than GOD. |
| 308. |
Our conscience melts with devotion. |
| 309. |
All other things are meant to be forgotten in devotion. |
| 310. |
The devotee does not want anything for himself except GOD. |
| 311. |
Those who undertake devotion are completely satisfied that they do not have any desire left. |
| 312. |
Due to devotion, our worldly sense of enjoyment is destroyed. |
| 313. |
A devotee does not worry about anything because GOD worries about him. |
| 314. |
A devotee does not have grief of the past, attachment of the present and fear of the future. |
| 315. |
A devotee leaves the worry of the future to GOD. He does not have any worry about health, livelihood and any other worry because he has full faith in GOD that GOD will solve all his worries. |
| 316. |
When Bhagwati Meerabai left the palace, she was not worried because she had complete faith in GOD. We will not find any trace of worry in any of her Bhajans (hymns). |
| 317. |
When we leave something for GOD, how many times do we count it in front of others. A devotee never does this. |
| 318. |
The world we left for GOD was a pebble and the devotion we got in return is a priceless gem. |
| 319. |
There is no place for anything other than GOD in the heart of a devotee. |
| 320. |
The satvik (virtuous) effect of devotion is also on our health and our body. Our body remains healthy only by the grace of GOD. |
| 321. |
A devotee cannot hate anyone. One who moves forward on the path of devotion does not hate anyone because he sees GOD in everyone. |
| 322. |
One whose mind is immersed in the thoughts of GOD will never be immersed in the thoughts of the world. |
| 323. |
A devotee never gets involved in worldly matters and the taste of the tongue. |
| 324. |
The enthusiasm of devotees is not towards the world. The direction of their enthusiasm changes towards GOD. |
| 325. |
The enthusiasm of devotees is paramount for the work of GOD. |
| 326. |
The devotee disconnects himself from all worldly and materialistic matters. |
| 327. |
The devotee prefers to remain alone. When Saint Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansji became so famous due to his devotion to Bhagwati Kali Mata, he started telling Mata to put an end to his popularity because he always feared that his concentration in devotion might be disturbed due to it. A devotee never wants to become famous. |
| 328. |
We should always feel the contiguity of GOD. |
| 329. |
We should always think about the mercy and kindness of GOD in our life. |
| 330. |
We should daily think about when we will have the darshan (visualization) of GOD. |
| 331. |
Whatever is worth attaining in life, a creature attains it by devotion of GOD. |
| 332. |
The more devotion increases in life, the more the worldly and external pleasures will diminish. |
| 333. |
Devotion provides us with inner pleasure and inner elated ecstasy. |
| 334. |
The devotee experiences the elated ecstasy of meeting GOD. |
| 335. |
A true devotee is self-absorbed. Self-absorption is the sign of a devotee. |
| 336. |
A devotee is not dependent on the world for anything. He is dependent only on GOD. |
| 337. |
A devotee goes into a trance of Samadhi (a state of intense meditation) while contemplating the GOD's Divine pastimes. |
| 338. |
We should develop a deep sense of love for GOD. |
| 339. |
We should keep our place at the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD and keep GOD seated in our heart. |
| 340. |
We should always remain in the contemplation of GOD. The mind should be constantly engaged in the contemplation of GOD. |
| 341. |
The practice of devotion should continue throughout life. |
| 342. |
Even in the awakened state, the devotee goes into a trance of Samadhi (a state of intense meditation) while thinking about GOD. |
| 343. |
The more our mind thinks about GOD, the more it imbibes the virtues of GOD. Therefore, the mind should not be engaged in thinking about the world, but the mind should only think about GOD. |
| 344. |
Devotion should never be used to fulfill one's desires. Devotion should not have any connection with desires. |
| 345. |
We should come out of the swamp of desires and always remain desireless before GOD. |
| 346. |
The worldly thoughts and options of the mind stop due to devotion. |
| 347. |
The speed of the mind is the fastest. The mind reaches somewhere else in half a moment. Devotion works to stop the speed of the mind. |
| 348. |
Attachment with GOD is called devotion. |
| 349. |
Devotion should not be a business. There should never be any give and take relationship with GOD in devotion. |
| 350. |
A devotee is always a lover of GOD. |
| 351. |
Business cannot be done without calculation and devotion cannot be done by calculation. |
| 352. |
GOD repeatedly tells Shri Prahladji to take something but Shri Prahladji asks to give him such a mind which never has the desire to ask for anything. A true devotee immerses the desires of his mind in devotion. |
| 353. |
Devotees ask GOD to immerse their desires and worldly people ask GOD to fulfill their desires. This is such a big difference. |
| 354. |
Devotion should be started as early as possible in life. |
| 355. |
There are millions of bacteria on the tip of a needle. Look at the wonderful creation of GOD that He has created even such a small creature. |
| 356. |
The love for GOD should very much keep on increasing day by day. |
| 357. |
Devotion of GOD is the only way to renounce desires peacefully. |
| 358. |
Devotion teaches us how to love GOD. |
| 359. |
Devotion is true only when there is no room of any desire in it. |
| 360. |
Sakaam Bhakti (devotion with desire) is the first step while nishkam Bhakti (devotion without any desire) is its pinnacle. |
| 361. |
Devotion makes our oneness with GOD. |
| 362. |
A devotee gradually abandons worldly responsibilities because he loses interest in them. |
| 363. |
Devotion purifies our mind and destroys our faults. |
| 364. |
The sins committed during the day are destroyed by worshipping GOD in the evening and the sins committed at night are destroyed by worshipping GOD in the morning. Therefore, it is very important to worship GOD at both times. |
| 365. |
The devotees of GOD are not indebted to demigods, the world or the ancestors. The devotees are free from all debts. |
| 366. |
It is not possible to talk about devotion and not mention Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran. |
| 367. |
Whenever we perform any work or worship, at the end a mantra (sacred utterance) is uttered that I have dedicated this work or worship to GOD because I have performed this work or worship for GOD's happiness. It is the view of the Scriptures that the purpose of all work, worship and means is GOD's happiness. |
| 368. |
Our every action should be for GOD's happiness only. |
| 369. |
The Scriptures are the words of GOD and the command of GOD. Those who follow the command of GOD are blessed by GOD. |
| 370. |
GOD Himself gives us the devotional intellect. |
| 371. |
Devotion should be undertaken only to captivate GOD. |
| 372. |
In the end, we have to please GOD with all the religious practices. |
| 373. |
When the love for GOD increases so much due to devotion, it becomes natural for the devotees to neglect worldly duties. |
| 374. |
Worldly deeds and Vedic (religious) deeds are abandoned when devotion of GOD reaches its pinnacle. |
| 375. |
At the end of Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, GOD said that leave all deeds and religions and come to my refuge, that is, there should be complete surrender to the one GOD and everything should be abandoned, this is the order of GOD. |
| 376. |
I don't need anything except the love of GOD. The doors of GOD open immediately for the one who has made such preparations in his life. |
| 377. |
Even if one misses a prayer due to being engrossed in devotion, GOD gives its full reward. |
| 378. |
Even if one doesn't perform any duty while being engrossed in the devotion of GOD, GOD says that the person will not be blamed for it. |
| 379. |
GOD has not only told the glory of devotion, GOD has told the glory of exclusive devotion. |
| 380. |
The best devotion is that which is done with intensity. |
| 381. |
GOD should be the only center of our life. |
| 382. |
We should captivate only GOD in our life. |
| 383. |
My GOD is my only refuge, this feeling should be there in the mind and all other refuges should be abandoned from the mind. |
| 384. |
I belong only to my GOD - this exclusiveness should be there in our life. |
| 385. |
True exclusiveness is that we become exclusive to every form of GOD. The best devotee is the one who says that whatever form my GOD takes, he will accept that form because my exclusiveness is with my GOD who is the same in all forms. |
| 386. |
Looking at true devotees, it does not come to mind which form of GOD they are devotees of because they become exclusive to all the forms of GOD. |
| 387. |
Devotees believe that they see the same GOD in all forms. |
| 388. |
It is the nature of devotees to see uniformity in GOD. |
| 389. |
The exclusive creature is the one who sees only one GOD everywhere and does not take shelter of anyone else except the one GOD. |
| 390. |
A devotee never trusts his wealth, his influence, his reach because he trusts only GOD and lives his life taking shelter of GOD. |
| 391. |
Even if a worldly person does a favour to a devotee, the devotee will say that it was done by his GOD. He considers the worldly person to be just an medium and considers only GOD to be the one who got it done. |
| 392. |
One should cry his tears only in front of GOD, one should tell his wish to GOD only. |
| 393. |
One should never accept anyone other than GOD as a shelter in life. |
| 394. |
The best devotees consider their GOD so gentle that they do not even put the burden of fulfilling their desires on GOD. |
| 395. |
One should praise GOD in all his forms and ask GOD for the favour that exclusive devotion of GOD may always remain. |
| 396. |
It is GOD who showers His grace on us through the medium of the Demigods in heaven, hence it is only GOD who ultimately gives. |
| 397. |
We should keep all our hopes in GOD and we should depend on GOD completely in life. |
| 398. |
Exclusiveness in devotion to GOD means complete renunciation of all other shelters. |
| 399. |
We should renounce all material shelters. We should consider only GOD and only GOD as our sole shelter. |
| 400. |
If we get anything in life without GOD, we should not accept it. |
| 401. |
Our aim should be the attainment of GOD and the means for that should be devotion. |
| 402. |
Devotion strengthens our feelings for GOD. |
| 403. |
Whatever activities are conducive to the attainment of GOD should be accepted in life and whatever activities are against the attainment of GOD should be renounced in life. |
| 404. |
Our resolve and our conduct should always be favorable to GOD. |
| 405. |
Whatever is favorable to get GOD's love and grace, we should do that in life. |
| 406. |
We should behave in a way that makes us dear to GOD. |
| 407. |
A devotee can make GOD adhere to him through his service. |
| 408. |
One should never commit a offence against the Scriptures by behaving contrary to them. |
| 409. |
The Scriptures are the only proof of what should be done and what should not be done. GOD Himself has said this in Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji. |
| 410. |
Life is naturally prone to degradation. Therefore, the only way to save it is by undertaking devotion. |
| 411. |
If you want to save your life from impurity, then devotion is the only means. |
| 412. |
We have to undertake devotion throughout our life, just like we have to eat food throughout our life. It is not possible to eat once and not eat for a month. Similarly, devotion should be done regularly. |
| 413. |
A devotee eats to live and a worldly person lives to eat. |
| 414. |
It is best to live in solitude. A devotee should enjoy solitude. |
| 415. |
The elated ecstasy that is in devotion cannot be even slightly imagined in the pomp and show of the world. |
| 416. |
It is best for a devotee to use words as little as possible. |
| 417. |
Devotion always keeps our conscience happy. |
| 418. |
We should take great pleasure in worshipping GOD daily. We should have great faith in worshipping GOD and we should continue to do the act of worship with great love. |
| 419. |
We should believe that GOD comes in person to accept our worship. |
| 420. |
We should consider ourselves blessed on the day when we develop unwavering faith in GOD's Sagun Saakar form (real-life incarnation) in our hearts. |
| 421. |
We should do Sashtang Dandavat Pranam (full obeisance) to the GOD daily. This is Ekopchara Puja (singular worship). |
| 422. |
It does not matter how elaborately we perform the worship, what matters is how much love, faith and affection is there for GOD in the worship. |
| 423. |
We should have affection in celebrating festivals for GOD. |
| 424. |
Devotion means considering only GOD as our own. |
| 425. |
Devotees eventually merge into GOD. |
| 426. |
One should always keep their faith in GOD strong. |
| 427. |
Devotion should have stability. It shouldn't be that one practices devotion today and not tomorrow. |
| 428. |
Our attention goes towards whom we contemplate. Therefore, in life, there should be continuous contemplation of GOD. |
| 429. |
If one wants to undertake devotion of GOD, one should keep their body healthy, only then will the mind be engaged in devotion. |
| 430. |
Worldly entanglements should never be allowed to obstruct devotion. |
| 431. |
There is no other means as simple as devotion. |
| 432. |
Our affection should develop in devotion. |
| 433. |
In devotion, love and faith for GOD should develop. |
| 434. |
The longing to undertake devotion should always be within us throughout life. |
| 435. |
While undertaking devotion, our mind should never stray from GOD. For this, we should always be careful. If there is true devotion, this can never happen. |
| 436. |
When listening to GOD's Katha (Holy pastimes), the development of love for GOD is also a characteristic of devotion. Therefore, one should delve deeply into the Holy pastimes and have complete faith in it. |
| 437. |
Saint Shri Tukaramji used to say that love for GOD would only arise by listening to GOD's Katha (Holy pastimes). He believed there was no other way to cultivate love for GOD. Without hearing the Holy pastimes, love for GOD simply cannot develop. |
| 438. |
Uttering GOD's sacred name is a very simple means. There is nothing simpler than chanting the sacred name of GOD, which is why all saints have emphasized its importance. |
| 439. |
To awaken affection for GOD in the heart is devotion. |
| 440. |
Katha (Holy pastimes) reveal GOD's influence, showing how overfull and great GOD is. When we hear in the Holy pastimes that GOD, in the form of Balgopal (young ones), showed His mother Googol universes in His divine mouth, and revealed the cosmic form to Shri Arjunji, we understand how great GOD is. It is a principle that influential things attract us, so knowing GOD's influence through Holy pastimes is essential. |
| 441. |
Katha (Holy pastimes) also reveal GOD's nature, showing how kind, gracious, and compassionate GOD is. |
| 442. |
Due to love, GOD broke His own rules even in the Maryada Avatar (an perfect incarnation) of Shri Ramavatar. GOD's rule was that He would accept roots and fruits in exile from His own hands and Shri Lakshmanji's hands, but breaking this rule, GOD ate the berries of Bhagawati Shabariji out of love. |
| 443. |
Regardless of how great GOD is in influence, in nature, GOD is extremely gentle. |
| 444. |
As we listen to GOD's Divine pastimes, we begin to feel that we too can reach GOD, because if GOD ate the berries of Bhagawati Shabariji due to devotion, then if devotion awakens within us, GOD will also accept the offerings we make. |
| 445. |
Katha (Holy pastimes) tell us what our relationship with GOD is. Through Holy pastimes, we learn that GOD is not far from us, but very near. |
| 446. |
In the entire world, GOD is closest to us. Even our own conscience isn't as close to us as GOD is. |
| 447. |
Our existence comes from GOD. Therefore, we can never be separate from GOD. |
| 448. |
GOD is our only support. |
| 449. |
Holy Scriptures are so great that no matter how high an education we may have received, we remain like children before the Holy Scriptures. |
| 450. |
No one can win GOD, but those who undertake true devotion to GOD win Him. It's GOD's rule that He always loses to His devotees. |
| 451. |
One should listen to GOD's Katha (Holy pastimes) with complete absorption. |
| 452. |
Listening to GOD's Katha (Holy pastimes) is also a part of devotion. |
| 453. |
When we get the opportunity in life to write or speak about GOD, we should consider it our great fortune. |
| 454. |
Speaking and writing about GOD are also considered Kirtan (psalmody) devotion. Shri Shukdevji is considered the ideal of this Kirtan devotion. |
| 455. |
We should have affection when writing about GOD. |
| 456. |
We should always relish GOD's Katha (Holy pastimes) in our lives. All the saints who have ever lived have loved GOD's Holy pastimes. |
| 457. |
Saints love Katha (Holy pastimes) so much that they say they wish to keep listening to or narrating Holy pastimes as long as they live, and if they can no longer engage with Holy pastimes due to their physical body, then their body should simply depart. |
| 458. |
The one who writes about GOD benefits as much as the one who reads it. |
| 459. |
Katha (Holy pastimes) can be heard from the mouths of scholars, artists and saints but Holy pastimes heard from the mouth of a saint bring us the greatest welfare. |
| 460. |
There's no need for the listener of Katha (Holy pastimes) to go anywhere, because all pilgrimage sites automatically come there in the form of Holy pastimes. |
| 461. |
GOD is indeed showing us affection, but we should examine whether we also show affection to GOD. |
| 462. |
GOD always says that the creature is Mine, but does the creature ever say that GOD is mine. |
| 463. |
Katha (Holy pastimes) should be listened to with the same absorption as a mother listens to the lost and found announcements in a fair, desperately trying to find her lost child. |
| 464. |
Not everyone receives the same fruit from listening to Katha (Holy pastimes). The fruit one receives is commensurate with the level of absorption with which they listen. |
| 465. |
The flow of divine love in life is devotion itself. |
| 466. |
GOD is the sole basis of our existence. |
| 467. |
GOD, the fundamental source of all ecstasy, resides in our conscience. |
| 468. |
GOD is not only outside, He is also within us. |
| 469. |
We don't see or seek GOD where He resides in our conscience, but instead keep searching for Him outside. |
| 470. |
We should worship GOD who is situated within us, meaning we should worship the mental form of GOD residing in our mind. Gradually, external worship should cease and internal worship should begin. |
| 471. |
Every beat of our life should be of GOD's sacred utterance. |
| 472. |
Our rising, sleeping, waking, consuming food, walking and moving about, everything should be for GOD, this is devotion. |
| 473. |
Devotion is only called devotion when it is continuous, twenty-four hours a day. Therefore, if you undertake devotion, do so completely. |
| 474. |
When devotion occurs, it influences our entire life. |
| 475. |
Everything we do should be offered to GOD. Every action performed by our body, mind and senses should be offered to GOD. |
| 476. |
Body, senses and mind should all be placed in GOD's contiguity. |
| 477. |
One's conscience should be offered and kept dedicated to GOD. |
| 478. |
Everything of ours should be offered to GOD. |
| 479. |
There should not be even the slightest forgetfulness of GOD in life. If even a little such forgetfulness occurs, pain should immediately arise in our conscience. |
| 480. |
The constant vigilance in life that I should never forget GOD is itself devotion. |
| 481. |
The peace found in GOD's contiguity cannot be found anywhere else. |
| 482. |
The feeling of when will GOD meet me should always be in our heart. |
| 483. |
Devotion truly takes form only when a continuous and permanent yearning for GOD develops in our conscience. |
| 484. |
Every thought and action in a devotee's life is dedicated solely to GOD. |
| 485. |
Those whose conscience fills with yearning at the mere thought of separation from GOD are the true devotees. |
| 486. |
We experience various instances of devotion when listening to Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran. |
| 487. |
Devotion should always be overfull. |
| 488. |
Only and only GOD should reside in our mind. |
| 489. |
No resolve, alternative or thought other than GOD should come into our mind. |
| 490. |
While undertaking devotion of GOD, one should be so absorbed that their attention doesn't go towards anything else. |
| 491. |
To have love full of attachment for GOD is devotion. |
| 492. |
Only GOD loves us supremely. |
| 493. |
We should love GOD far more than we love ourselves. |
| 494. |
Our mind should not be attached to anything other than GOD. |
| 495. |
GOD comes into influence solely through devotion. |
| 496. |
The fortune of binding GOD in the bonds of affection is attained by only a rare devotee. |
| 497. |
GOD easily bestows salvation upon creatures but grants devotion to only a rare devotee. |
| 498. |
The only means to bind GOD is devotion. GOD cannot be bound by any other means. |
| 499. |
GOD shows as much favor to a devotee as to no one else. |
| 500. |
GOD meets devotees exactly as the devotee wishes. This fortune belongs only to the devotee. |
| 501. |
Devotees receive special privileges granted by GOD. |
| 502. |
In front of a devotee, GOD forgets His greatness. |
| 503. |
In devotion, only emotions reigns supreme. |
| 504. |
Through emotions, we can win the unconquerable GOD. |
| 505. |
Even GOD has a great scarcity of those who love Him. |
| 506. |
GOD is only influenced by love. |
| 507. |
There is only one strength by which GOD can be attained and that is the strength of love. |
| 508. |
There's no need to travel anywhere to find GOD. GOD appeared and met Shri Dhruvji, Shri Prahladji and in modern times, Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansaji right where they were. |
| 509. |
Approaching GOD brings inner happiness, ecstasy and elated ecstasy. |
| 510. |
The fulfillment of life lies solely in devotion of GOD. |
| 511. |
If there's no love for GOD in life, that life is utterly incomplete. |
| 512. |
GOD steals the conscience of His devotees, which is why one of His names is "Chittachor" (stealer of the conscience). |
| 513. |
We strive to remember GOD, while the Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) used to strive to forget GOD. The affection of the Shri Gopijan for GOD is so superior. |
| 514. |
Every action of the Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) was for GOD's pleasure. They cooked, adorned themselves, laughed, cried – they did everything for GOD. |
| 515. |
GOD was deeply embedded in the minds of the Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD). In their conscience, they constantly gazed upon GOD. On their tongue, too, was always the sacred utterance of GOD. |
| 516. |
GOD alone should be the basis of our life. |
| 517. |
There should be a yearning for GOD in our conscience. |
| 518. |
Living a pure life leads to quicker success in devotion. |
| 519. |
We should never be devoid of emotions, otherwise we will remain incomplete in our devotion. A devotee's mind should always be filled with emotions for GOD. |
| 520. |
If you wish to learn devotion of GOD, learn from GOD Shree Hanumanji. If you wish to learn affection for GOD, learn from Shreeji Bhagawati Radha Mata. |
| 521. |
Among the paths of knowledge, yoga and action, the path of devotion is the greatest. |
| 522. |
When Shri Uddhavji entered Shri Brij, he didn't even offer obeisance to Shri Brij. But after staying for a few months, when he returned from Shri Brij, he was so overfull with devotion and affection that he began rolling in the Holy dust of Shri Brij. |
| 523. |
GOD resides in everyone's inner self. |
| 524. |
Excellent knowledge doesn't come from reading, it comes only from GOD's great grace. The day GOD accepts us and places His Divine Lotus Hand on our forehead, all Holy Scriptures will automatically open up to us. |
| 525. |
Shri Uddhavji prays to GOD that GOD should not grant him salvation. He asks GOD to let him be born in Shri Brij, perhaps as a creeper, so that the dust from the feet of Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) may fall upon him as they pass by. He wishes to wear the dust of Shri Gopijan's feet on his forehead so that he may be blessed. Shri Uddhavji gives such great honor to Shri Gopijan, the lovers of GOD. |
| 526. |
Shri Uddhavji came to tell Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) that knowledge is the highest thing but he returned from Shri Brij singing the praises of how GOD's love is the greatest. |
| 527. |
All types of religion are practiced only to captivate GOD and for GOD's happiness. |
| 528. |
All the emotions of Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) surged only for GOD. |
| 529. |
Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) performed every action solely to please GOD. |
| 530. |
A relationship with GOD should be established such that the entire life becomes filled with GOD. |
| 531. |
The creature should become one with GOD. |
| 532. |
Devotion is the simplest means to oneness with GOD. One should not even think that this will happen through any other path because it is possible only through devotion. |
| 533. |
Even overfull knowledge is incomplete without devotion. |
| 534. |
GOD tells Shri Uddhavji that I can forget everything but I can never forget the Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) of Shri Brij. Love binds GOD to this extent. |
| 535. |
If someone's topic is being discussed, it's normal to remember that person but GOD always remembered Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) without any specific context. |
| 536. |
Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) loved GOD by breaking family traditions and abandoning social shame. Bhagwati Mirabai also did the same. |
| 537. |
Just as rivers merge into the ocean, losing their individual identity and becoming one with the ocean, similarly, we too should forget our individual existence by merging with GOD. |
| 538. |
GOD says that even if He takes any number of incarnation and serves Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD), He still cannot repay the debt of affection they have placed upon Him. What greater statement could GOD make for anyone. |
| 539. |
Even GOD becomes emotional remembering His devotees. |
| 540. |
Devotion is the name of a very elevated state. |
| 541. |
In life, intense love should be only for GOD. |
| 542. |
A true devotee doesn't want to receive happiness from GOD. Instead, they want to give happiness to GOD through their conduct. |
| 543. |
Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) never asked for happiness from GOD. Saying that they didn't ask for happiness from GOD would also be incorrect. It would be correct to say that they never even desired happiness from GOD because there's a big difference between asking and desiring. One will only ask for something if there's a prior desire for it. Shri Gopijan didn't even desire happiness from GOD, on the contrary, they always wanted to give happiness to GOD with their every action. |
| 544. |
The most excellent sages, saints and devotees manifested as Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) in the Shri Krishnavatar to engage in the divine play of affection with GOD. |
| 545. |
Age holds no significance in the realization of GOD. It's possible to experience GOD at any age. Shri Dhruvji achieved Bhagavat Darshan (realization of GOD) at the age of only five years. |
| 546. |
One should never use devotion of GOD for self-serving purposes. |
| 547. |
Our conscience should become entirely desireless and free of worldly longings, only then will supreme peace be attained. This is possible only through devotion. |
| 548. |
Saints even today desire the great grace of Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) because they know that with the great grace of Shri Gopijan, GOD will automatically bestow His great grace. |
| 549. |
GOD would utter the name of Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) even in His sleep. Bhagawati Rukmini Mata told this to Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji. This is the elevated state of divine affection. |
| 550. |
For a true devotee, it becomes impossible to pass even a single moment without GOD. |
| 551. |
We should not consider our own desires but rather always consider the will of our GOD. |
| 552. |
Devotees always have the sentiment that what GOD wills should happen in life, not what they themselves desire. |
| 553. |
A devotee's love for GOD is divine. The incomparable love shown towards GOD can never be compared to worldly affection. |
| 554. |
GOD alone is the center stage of a devotee's life. |
| 555. |
A devotee constantly strives to make themselves suitable for GOD. |
| 556. |
When treading the path of devotional practice, one must sacrifice their egotism. |
| 557. |
All saints have considered the means and principles of devotion to be paramount. |
| 558. |
There is no alternative to devotion for the attainment of perfection in life. |
| 559. |
No matter how much yoga one practices, how much knowledge one acquires or how many rituals one performs, if there is no devotion, everything remains incomplete. |
| 560. |
Devotion is the supreme means among all spiritual practices. |
| 561. |
Devotion is the ultimate manhood because there is nothing beyond devotion. |
| 562. |
Nothing is essential for attaining GOD except devotion. Devotion alone is essential for attaining GOD. |
| 563. |
Whatever actions one performs in life should be offered to the Divine Lotus Feet of GOD. |
| 564. |
The fulfillment and result of any virtuous act are not possible without devotion. |
| 565. |
Difficulties may arise in all other paths of spiritual practice but we will only succeed on those paths if devotion is with us. |
| 566. |
GOD provides His strength to the resolve of the one who undertakes devotion. |
| 567. |
Egotism is the creature's ultimate enemy and is called the commander of all enemies. Devotion is essential to overcome egotism. |
| 568. |
Only and only devotion can fulfill us in life. |
| 569. |
Devotion is the greatest and most essential spiritual practice. |
| 570. |
We should always remember the significance of devotion in life. |
| 571. |
The fact that devotion is essential to reach GOD should always be kept in mind. |
| 572. |
There is no alternative to devotion, so devotion is an essential practice for everyone. |
| 573. |
Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji says that devotion is the final fruit on the tree of spiritual practice. The fruit comes at the very end and there is nothing after the fruit, similarly, there is nothing after devotion. |
| 574. |
Devotion must definitely be realized in our human life. |
| 575. |
Do whatever you want, but if you want to attain GOD, you will ultimately have to undertake devotion. This is the ultimate principle. |
| 576. |
Devotion of Sagun Saakar (real-life incarnation) form of GOD should be the highest goal of life. |
| 577. |
GOD is the same for everyone, and therefore, GOD is equally available to everyone. |
| 578. |
Everyone will definitely receive the results of their actions. We will never have to bear the fruit of an action we did not perform and we can never escape the consequence of an action we have done. |
| 579. |
The creature has the right to perform actions, but when, where, and how the fruit of that action will be received is solely under GOD's control. |
| 580. |
It is the opinion of the saints that GOD shows partiality towards devotees because GOD gives them more fruit than what their actions deserve. |
| 581. |
We should always feel that GOD is our only shelter. |
| 582. |
GOD accepts devotees most quickly. |
| 583. |
The ego of devotion is very deadly. Therefore, one should never have the ego of devotion because GOD never likes or accepts any kind of ego. |
| 584. |
GOD shattered the ego of strength of Ravan and Hiranyakashipu. Furthermore, GOD did not tolerate even the momentary ego of affection that arose in the Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD), and He disappeared from the middle of the Raas dance. |
| 585. |
In adversity, our behavior towards GOD is different and as soon as favorable conditions arrive, our behavior towards GOD changes. This should never happen. |
| 586. |
Our attention should never go towards our own special qualities. If the feeling that we are special arises in our mind, we will move away from GOD. |
| 587. |
GOD can never tolerate the ego of His devotees. This is the one thing that GOD does not tolerate in a devotee. |
| 588. |
The ego of our virtues should also never awaken in our conscience because GOD does not tolerate this either. |
| 589. |
We should always tell GOD that I am a mine of flaws, ignorant, and foolish. |
| 590. |
Hymns and praises are very dear to GOD. |
| 591. |
If we wish to undertake devotion, we must first remove stubbornness and ego from within ourselves. |
| 592. |
The one who abandons ego becomes very dear to GOD. |
| 593. |
One should always strive to remain dear to GOD throughout life. |
| 594. |
You will not find anywhere in the entire Shri Ramcharitmanasji an instance of Maryada Purushottam (most dignified perfect man) GOD Shri Ramji behaving with ego towards anyone. |
| 595. |
One should ask for the sacred donation of devotion from GOD. |
| 596. |
Humility is very dear to GOD, so devotees should always be humble. |
| 597. |
Devotion is the initial and final test for attaining GOD. |
| 598. |
By calling GOD Paramapita (Supreme Father) and MOTHER Jagadamba Mata (Mother of the Universe), GOD's fatherhood and the Mother's motherhood is awakened. |
| 599. |
Whichever form of GOD you see, you should become completely dedicated to that form and worship that form of GOD. |
| 600. |
One should always tell GOD that I am Yours and only Yours. |
| 601. |
We do not belong to the world, nor to the people of the world, we belong only to GOD. Therefore, even in a dream, the thought that we belong to the world should be completely eliminated. |
| 602. |
A person cannot exist without being immersed in the ocean of the world but the one who takes shelter of GOD is saved from drowning in the ocean of the world. |
| 603. |
When we take shelter of GOD, He always pulls us out of adversity. |
| 604. |
Upon hearing our call, GOD never fails to help us in one form or another. |
| 605. |
Our humility greatly influences GOD. |
| 606. |
If we always remain humble, GOD will surely accept us because humility is very dear to GOD. Therefore, true saints always ask GOD not to ever make them great in life. |
| 607. |
Devotion is the supreme fruit of life. |
| 608. |
By hearing about GOD and knowing about GOD, we become influenced by His nature and influence and our love for GOD increases. |
| 609. |
Devotion increases love for GOD, and with the increase of love, devotion for GOD also increases. |
| 610. |
All the saints have experienced the eternal relationship between devotion and GOD in their lives. |
| 611. |
The more we show affection to the Holy Scripture, the more the Holy Scripture will reveal itself to us. Therefore, we should become like small children and go into the lap of the mother-like Holy Scripture, only then will the Holy Scripture reveal its secrets to us. |
| 612. |
The more we learn to be humble in life, the more and more we will benefit in our spiritual pursuits. |
| 613. |
One should not read the Holy Scripture and verses so quickly that their emotions is lost somewhere. Awakening emotions for GOD in life is the most necessary and greatest achievement. |
| 614. |
The more we hear about GOD in devotion, the more we'll realize that we need to become dear to GOD and not remain dear to the world. |
| 615. |
Devotion has no separate fruit because devotion is the fruit itself. |
| 616. |
In devotion, there should be an intensity of emotions for GOD. |
| 617. |
Having emotions for GOD is essential. In devotion, emotions for GOD holds immense importance. |
| 618. |
It's extremely important to experience affection for GOD in devotion. |
| 619. |
GOD's great grace quickly descends upon those who don't rely on their argumentative intellect. |
| 620. |
A devotee always flows in the stream of awakened feeling for GOD. |
| 621. |
Anyone who wishes to make their life successful should take recourse only in devotion. |
| 622. |
Very fortunate are those people who take recourse only in devotion in their lives. |
| 623. |
Those who wish to attain only GOD should focus solely on devotion in their lives. |
| 624. |
If we desire our well-being, we should undertake only devotion of GOD in our lives. |
| 625. |
Devotion awakens a sense of detachment from the world in our conscience. |
| 626. |
The importance of devotion in life should never be neglected. |
| 627. |
For our own well-being, we should take recourse in devotion as early in life as possible. |
| 628. |
Devotion should never be postponed until tomorrow. |
| 629. |
Spending time on devotion is essential for the realization of GOD. |
| 630. |
The body is transient and impermanent so devotion is essential for the successful use of the human body. |
| 631. |
All saints advocate for the divine devotion of GOD and urge the creature to undertake devotion of GOD. |
| 632. |
There is no other means as overfull as devotion, which is why Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji urges everyone to accept only devotion in life. |
| 633. |
In Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, GOD has told the creature that you just come to My shelter and get engrossed only in My devotion. |
| 634. |
In Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, GOD has told the creature that leave all the troubles and just undertake My devotion. |
| 635. |
After saying everything, GOD finally told Shri Uddhavji and Shri Arjunji in the Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran and Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji respectively that leave everything and take shelter in Me. This shows that taking shelter of GOD is the greatest achievement of life. |
| 636. |
Accepting only devotion is also GOD's command, order and teaching. |
| 637. |
The one who has wasted even half a moment of their life without devotion has incurred a great loss. |
| 638. |
It is completely wrong to remain entangled only in worldly affairs in life. |
| 639. |
Out of countless people, only a few feel that they should leave worldly affairs. Among them, only a few are able to do so, and among them, only a few utilize that time for devotion of GOD. |
| 640. |
Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji tells the creature that do nothing but devote yourself to GOD. |
| 641. |
Neither Vedanta, nor yog, nor rituals can stand before devotion. |
| 642. |
The path of devotion is very simple. Even a seeker who runs on the path of devotion with closed eyes will neither stray from this path nor fall because GOD is always ready to support them. |
| 643. |
Devotion does not prioritize action. The priority in devotion is the feeling that I am only of GOD. |
| 644. |
It is most important to accept in life that I am only of GOD and this is what devotion teaches us. |
| 645. |
The feeling of devotion, twenty-four hours a day, is that I am only of GOD. The name of this feeling is devotion itself. |
| 646. |
One should break free from all worldly bonds and become tied only to GOD. |
| 647. |
For the creature, devotion is the most accessible path to attain GOD. |
| 648. |
The path that the devotees have shown us, that very path of devotion, should become our guide in life. |
| 649. |
All devotees have sung the praises of devotion. |
| 650. |
The flow of devotion should emerge from the depths of our conscience. |
| 651. |
We can reach supreme devotion. This is a very great and elevated state but we should make it our goal in life that we have to reach there. |
| 652. |
If we want to walk on the path of devotion, we will have to control worldly matters and also renounce them. |
| 653. |
The mind should only be accustomed to devotion of GOD. |
| 654. |
The mind should not be allowed to run towards worldly matters through the windows of the senses. The mind should be turned inwards, towards GOD. |
| 655. |
Renouncing worldly longings in life is essential for the awakening of devotion. |
| 656. |
Unnecessary things and worldly longings should be renounced from life, only then does that life become suitable for devotion. |
| 657. |
Devotion is also essential for renouncing worldly longings and preventing them from entering within us. |
| 658. |
Devotion should be practiced twenty-four hours a day and until death. |
| 659. |
Undertaking devotion sometimes and remembering GOD sometimes is not devotion. Devotion should be continuous. In Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, GOD has said that devotion should be practiced continuously. |
| 660. |
Our life is fulfilled only through the devotion of the benevolent GOD. |
| 661. |
In a successful human life, the only thing worth doing is devotion. |
| 662. |
Due to devotion, as one experiences elated ecstasy from within, the happiness from external matters will become negligent. |
| 663. |
One should keep striving for devotion in life because by continuing to strive, GOD will surely bestow grace one day and devotion will come to fruition in life on that day when GOD grants His grace. |
| 664. |
Engaging the mind with GOD and concentrating the mind on GOD is possible only through GOD's grace. We should make the effort and wait for GOD's grace. |
| 665. |
Allow your mind to always remain engaged in devotion to GOD because the mind never sits idle. It needs to be absorbed in something, so let it be absorbed in devotion. |
| 666. |
The mind should be kept engaged in continuous devotion. |
| 667. |
In the Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, GOD says that devotion is not something to be done sometimes. Devotion must be done continuously with effort. |
| 668. |
One should constantly remember and listen to the virtues of GOD in life. |
| 669. |
Due to practice and affection for GOD, the sacred utterance of GOD should always be on our tongue. |
| 670. |
When devotion reaches its highest level, all rules subside. There were no rules for Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD). |
| 671. |
One should try to undertake different types of devotion through Navdha Bhakti (nine-fold devotion). |
| 672. |
One should strive to incorporate all types of Navdha Bhakti (nine-fold devotion) into their life. This makes our devotion continuous. |
| 673. |
Chanting GOD's sacred name, performing prayer, listening to devotional hymn, psalmody or listening to Holy pastimes cannot happen twenty-four hours a day but remembering GOD certainly can. Therefore, remembrance of GOD should be present in life twenty-four hours a day. Remembering GOD is a very superior part of devotion. Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) continuously remembered GOD and that is why they became extremely dear to GOD. |
| 674. |
One type of devotion should be prioritized in life but all nine types of devotion should be adopted in life. |
| 675. |
Remembering GOD is essential in all nine types of devotion. Whatever one does from the Navdha Bhakti (nine-fold devotion), remembrance of GOD will occur, which is why remembering GOD is the most superior type of devotion. |
| 676. |
If one continuously listens to and reads about GOD, devotion will awaken in life and life will transform. |
| 677. |
The listeners are superior to the readers because while reading, we can only read one Holy Scripture at a time but when we sit to listen, we get to hear the essence of many Holy Scriptures in one place. Therefore, listening is a very superior act. |
| 678. |
The listening of Holy pastimes of GOD should be accompanied by contemplation. One should listen to Holy pastimes of GOD with great devotion and then contemplate GOD's divine character. |
| 679. |
Contemplation is an important part of listening to Holy pastimes. Listening to Holy pastimes is not considered complete without contemplation. In the Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran, there is the story of Shri Gokarnji and Dhundhakari. Dhundhakari listened to Holy pastimes during the day and contemplated at night, therefore, after the Holy pastimes concluded, GOD's plane arrived to take him to GOD's abode. When Shri Gokarnji asked GOD's councilors why the plane had not come for the other listeners, they said that the others had only listened to the Holy pastimes and had not contemplated them. |
| 680. |
Psalmody means to sing the glories of GOD, whether by singing, speaking or writing. |
| 681. |
One should always listen to GOD's Holy pastimes with caution, only then will contemplation of the Holy pastimes be possible later. |
| 682. |
There will be depth in listening to Holy pastimes only when we contemplate them afterward. |
| 683. |
Remembering GOD should be done with the mind and this should be a twenty-four hour activity. |
| 684. |
In Shrimad Bhagwad Geetaji, GOD asked nothing from the creature except for his mind and intellect. GOD only wants our mind and intellect to be engaged in Him. |
| 685. |
In undertaking the sacred utterance of the name of GOD, the one who holds GOD remembers Him on the basis of it. |
| 686. |
Just as a mother remembers her son who is studying abroad without taking his name, similarly, if we continuously remember GOD with His sacred utterance, a state will come where we will continue to remember GOD in our life even without taking His sacred utterance and the remembrance of GOD will continue uninterruptedly in life. |
| 687. |
The basis for remembering GOD are mantras and sacred utterance but a state should come where remembrance no longer needs a mantra or sacred utterance and the remembrance of GOD continues uninterruptedly in life. |
| 688. |
The names are many but the one to whom the name belongs (GOD) is one. The one (GOD) has infinite names. |
| 689. |
GOD should always be remembered with deep emotions. |
| 690. |
The true meaning of remembrance in devotion is that GOD is remembered even without taking His sacred utterance. Shri Prahladji and Shri Gopijan (loving devotees of GOD) continuously remembered GOD without taking His sacred utterance. |
| 691. |
One should also perform the service of GOD's prayer oneself, such as bringing flowers, making garlands and preparing offerings. Although King Shri Ambarishji was a monarch, he did not allow anyone else to do the work in his palace's temple. He himself would sweep and mop the temple with his own hands. In this way, performing all the services of prayer is also a very important part of devotion. |
| 692. |
Service is a superior part of devotion because it reduces ego and eventually eliminates it. |
| 693. |
Whatever the form of GOD's idol, one should never have the thought that it is just made of metal. One should only see GOD in it |
| 694. |
Manas Puja (Mental prayer) is a superior type of worship but it is a very elevated state. GOD prefers mental prayer very much. |
| 695. |
The correct meaning of mental prayer is the prayer that we do with our body, with the highest feeling we perform it from the mind. |
| 696. |
I have seated GOD on a throne made of gold and studded with jewels. Now I am performing prayer of GOD with nectar-like water brought in a golden vessel from the Shri Gangotri of Mother Bhagawati Ganga and adorning GOD with soft silk clothes and offering Him a pure meal of Chappan Bhog (fifty-six dishes) that I have prepared myself. One should perform mental prayer like this and should never be miserly in imagination. |
| 697. |
Wherever you see a temple of GOD, offer obeisance to GOD. If you see a divine symbol of GOD, offer obeisance with a heart full of yearning. As soon as Shri Akrurji saw Shri Gokulji, he prostrated himself and began to roll on the ground. |
| 698. |
In devotion, one must abandon shame. If you feel ashamed to prostrate before GOD, wondering if anyone is watching, then this is not devotion. |
| 699. |
The more you prostrate before GOD, the more GOD will come under your dominance. |
| 700. |
Offering obeisance to GOD should become our very nature. |
| 701. |
Continuously offering obeisance to GOD increases one's lifespan, knowledge, wealth, fame and strength in life. |
| 702. |
The hands should be so accustomed to it that they join together as soon as they are in front of GOD. |
| 703. |
Devotion to GOD is the essence of all Holy Scriptures. |
| 704. |
Devotion is a overfull means. Devotion does not depend on any other means because devotion alone and by itself is the only overfull practice. |
| 705. |
We should have a daily awareness of our eternal relationship with GOD. |
| 706. |
The remembrance of GOD should always be present on the screen of our heart. |
| 707. |
Only devotion ensures that we never forget GOD and that our intellect remains steadfast in Him. |
| 708. |
Devotees have the freedom to form a feeling for any kind of relationship with GOD in their lives. |
| 709. |
In ancient times, kings considered their kingdoms to be GOD's and ruled the kingdom as servants of GOD. As servants of GOD, those kings saw themselves and performed the work of the kingdom with a servant's attitude. This practice was started by that great saint of Nandigram, Shri Bharatlalji, who ruled the kingdom of Shri Ayodhyaji as a servant of GOD Shree Ramji and with a servant's attitude. |
| 710. |
One should always consider GOD as their master and oneself as GOD's humble servant. |
| 711. |
The moment we enter GOD's temple, our hands should join together and our head should bow down. |
| 712. |
If the feeling of devotion is in our heart, we will surely receive the grace of GOD in our life. |
| 713. |
We receive the fruit of our spiritual pursuit in life according to the depth of our devotion. |
| 714. |
Due to devotion, there is a complete awakening of the feeling of divinity in the idol of GOD. |
| 715. |
The role of selfishness should never be allowed to enter into devotion of GOD. |
| 716. |
Devotion should always come from the depths of the mind. |
| 717. |
Our attitude should always be to live as a servant of GOD. |
| 718. |
Mental prayer and serving GOD mentally hold immense importance. |
| 719. |
Service of GOD should be done with the body and the greater service of GOD should be done with the mind. However, it should not be such that only mental service is done because it is also very important to serve GOD with the body. |
| 720. |
We should try to bring into our lives the behavior that is dear to GOD. |
| 721. |
If there is any deficiency in the service of GOD in the Thakurbari (home temple), we should consider ourselves responsible for it. |
| 722. |
In life, the praises of GOD should be continuous. |
| 723. |
We should strive in life so that we can attain a direct experience of GOD. |
| 724. |
Whatever we do for GOD, He becomes committed to doing infinite times more for us. |
| 725. |
If we wish to undertake devotion of GOD, who is the pinnacle of virtues, it is essential that we too have some amount of those virtues within us. |
| 726. |
Saints have considered Atmanivedanam (self-surrender) devotion to be the pinnacle of devotion. |
| 727. |
Atmanivedanam (self-surrender) devotion is the surrender of one's entire self (Sarvasva) and then the surrender of the self (Swa) too. King Shri Baliji told GOD that You have accepted all that I possessed (in Your two Divine Lotus Feet), now please accept me too (in Your third Divine Lotus Foot). This is self-surrender devotion. |
| 728. |
GOD always takes care of all the worries of one who takes His shelter. |
| 729. |
By practicing Atmanivedanam (self-surrender) devotion, the creature gains the qualification to be absorbed in GOD. |
| 730. |
Believe with conscience and determination that everything belongs to GOD and that you too belong to GOD. Do not merely say that I am GOD's, believe it with the determination of your conscience. |
| 731. |
There should not be a single moment throughout the day when we are not connected to GOD. |
| 732. |
Devotion should not be interrupted even during sleep. When going to sleep at night, our last action should be remembering GOD and the first action upon waking in the morning should be remembering GOD. By doing this, our devotion is not interrupted even in sleep. This is the experience of the saints. |
| 733. |
One should remember GOD as soon as one wakes up. If one remembers GOD after waking up and after all the work is done, that is wrong, the first thing upon waking should be the remembrance of GOD. |
| 734. |
While lying down to sleep, one should remember GOD and this remembrance should continue until one falls asleep. |
| 735. |
If, upon opening our eyes in the morning, GOD is spontaneously remembered, it means that GOD was in our remembrance even during sleep at night. |
| 736. |
We should keep remembering GOD until the first moment of sleep arrives and remember GOD the very first moment we wake up, only then will GOD be remembered during the time of sleep in between. This is the way that saints have shown to remember GOD even in sleep. |
| 737. |
Devotion must be continuous, only then will it bring about our salvation. |
| 738. |
The realization of GOD must be attained in life, only then will our life be considered successful. |
| 739. |
The feeling of devotion for GOD should never be interrupted in life. |
| 740. |
Everyone should try to ensure that the awakening of devotion happens in their life. |
| 741. |
By living in the contiguity of GOD, an entire atmosphere of elated ecstasy is created in life. |
| 742. |
One should create a devotional atmosphere in life and live within it. |
| 743. |
The attainment of an extremely unique elated ecstasy comes from devotion of GOD. |
| 744. |
Compared to the elated ecstasy found in the contiguity of GOD, all the happiness of the world is very bland. |
| 745. |
One should listen to the words of the Holy Scripture with great faith. |
| 746. |
True faith in GOD should arise in our conscience. Ordinary faith exists in everyone's mind but the arising of true faith is most necessary for our well-being. |
| 747. |
Faith in GOD should never be loose or weak. |
| 748. |
Devotion does not allow faith in GOD to waver in our conscience, it keeps it strong. |
| 749. |
Only devotion creates true faith in GOD in life. |
| 750. |
Devotion allows the creature to receive the direct grace of GOD in life. |
| 751. |
Such Mahatmas (great soul) who undertook devotion have existed even in the present day but the people around them did not recognize them because they never promoted or advertised their devotion. |
| 752. |
The qualities of a true saint are that they never promote themselves and always remain hidden. |
| 753. |
Saints are recognized by their inner conduct and this conduct comes into life only because of devotion. |
| 754. |
The Holy Scriptures say that a person must live by receiving the grace of GOD. |
| 755. |
There is nothing more worth attaining in life than devotion of GOD. |
| 756. |
Uninterrupted elated ecstasy can only be attained through devotion. |
| 757. |
Devotion is essential for the fulfillment of our human life. |
| 758. |
Devotion is the spiritual practice that brings fulfillment to the creature. |
| 759. |
Devotion should be adopted in life with great ease. |
| 760. |
A creature who has strayed due to Maya (illusion) finds his well-being only when he approaches GOD through devotion. |
| 761. |
All Holy Scriptures command that we should only move forward on the path of devotion in life. |
| 762. |
Devotion performed in life is never goes in vain, this is the declaration of GOD. |
| 763. |
We should always strive to move forward on the path of devotion in life. |
| 764. |
The attainment of devotion is possible only when there is GOD's grace in life. Therefore, we should try to earn GOD's grace in life. |
| 765. |
We should always feel that GOD is extremely dear to us in life. |
| 766. |
We should keep striving in life so that our mind only bows towards GOD. |
| 767. |
GOD gives so much honor to a devotee that He says that there is no difference between Me and My devotee. |
| 768. |
We should leave everything to GOD, this is the essence of taking refuge. |
| 769. |
The entire world is in GOD's divine Hands but GOD is under the influence of His devotees. |
| 770. |
Remembering His devotees, GOD's heart also becomes filled with yearning. |
| 771. |
Devotion has such power that even GOD chants the utterance of His devotee. |
| 772. |
When saints remember GOD, GOD also remembers the saints. |
| 773. |
Devotees are lovers of GOD and GOD is also a lover of His devotees. |
| 774. |
A true devotee is one who desires nothing but GOD. |
| 775. |
A devotee's complete love is only for and for GOD. A devotee's love cannot be divided anywhere. This is a characteristic of Parabhakti (supreme devotion). |
| 776. |
A devotee's only firm relationship is with GOD. |
| 777. |
A true devotee is not aware of anything other than GOD. |
| 778. |
A devotee stakes their entire life for GOD. |
| 779. |
A true devotee says to GOD to give wealth and fortune to someone else, just give me Your devotion and love. |
| 780. |
A devotee does not ask for anything from GOD. Even if GOD forcefully wants to give something, the devotee does not take it. A devotee only wants the gift of devotion from GOD. |
| 781. |
Devotees keep GOD under their influence through their devotion. GOD told this to Rishi Shri Durvasaji in the Shrimad Bhagwatji Mahapuran. |
| 782. |
GOD says that He can never leave His devotees alone under any circumstances. |
| 783. |
In heaven, on earth and in the lower world, the highest word is devotee. GOD says that a devotee is even higher than Him. |
| 784. |
To attain devotion to GOD, saints worship Mother. Goswami Shri Tulsidasji told Bhagawati Sita Mother that Mother, please grant me the grace to become dear to GOD Shree Ramji. |
| 785. |
To bring devotion into life, one must certainly engage in Satsang (Holy discourse). Devarshi GOD Shri Naradji has emphasized this point not just once, but many times, that if one wishes to attain devotion, one should never give up Satsang in life. |
| 786. |
Shri Uddhavji asked GOD to tell him one practice that the creature should never give up, even if he has to leave many other spiritual practices. GOD said that Satsang (Holy discourse) is the practice that the creature should never give up under any circumstances. |
| 787. |
Taking the names of Shri Vibhishanji, Shri Prahladji and King Shri Baliji, who were born into a family of demons, GOD explained that they all attained Him because of Satsang (Holy discourse). |
| 788. |
Saints don't even desire salvation, they only desire Satsang (Holy discourse) in life. |
| 789. |
Satsang (Holy discourse) brings purity to both the inside and the outside of our life. |
| 790. |
Nothing more than devotion can be asked from GOD. |
| 791. |
We should strive with effort in life only for devotion. Our effort should be in this direction, that we may attain devotion in life. |
| 792. |
The attainment of devotion in life is possible only if there is GOD's grace. |
| 793. |
We should undertake devotion by being an effort-maker, not a destiny-maker. We should never think that we will be able to undertake devotion if it is in our destiny, we should make an effort for it. |
| 794. |
It is wrong to think that I will undertake devotion when the time comes. One should try to begin devotion immediately in life. |
| 795. |
If the momentum of Satsang (Holy discourse) becomes strong, the creature keeps getting out of the worldly matters. |
| 796. |
If you want to attain devotion, you should always keep the company of Satsang (Holy discourse) in life. |
| 797. |
Devotion of GOD is the creature's best manhood. |
| 798. |
Devotion in itself is the form of the fruit, that is, devotion itself is the fruit of devotion. |
| 799. |
Being a part of GOD, the creature is by nature sat, chit and anand (truth, consciousness, and ecstasy), but having been caught in illusion, the creature has forgotten this fact. Illusion has covered our nature of being sat, chit and anand. |
| 800. |
We should think about what we have gained from the happiness we enjoy in the world because we never get any spiritual benefit from it. |
