NAAM-SMARAN AND AIM OF LIFE

Swajan :   Is it possible to develop life by reciting only God's name?

Pujya Shree Mota  :   We may use the tools like naam-smaran and prayers. These tools are not very helpful unless and until there is definite and decisive understanding of the aim of life that propels us further towards our ultimate goal. Yes, it leaves its impressions but that is also superfluous. The tendency of the efforts that are made without this decisive turn in life are half hearted and ineffective.
The real strength and vitality develops in the efforts that are made after definite and decisive aim is fixed in life. Souls that have this "do until death" determination and firmness are suited for this road. Others will not succeed. So there is a real need for this awareness and contemplation on this matter.

Pujya Shree Mota
Dhan no yog
Edition 1; page 69.

DISCUSSIONS AND ARGUMENTS

The root cause of the discussions lies in the ego. There is a kind of subtle lack of generosity towards others ideas. Even though we lack the power to understand the other person, there is a tendency to consider ourselves better in intelligence and understanding. In a way this encourages our hypocrisy. We tend to get into the heated discussion with so much interest that at times it is impossible to accept the truth in other persons arguments. Occasionally we tend to press our point in spite of knowing and ignoring the truth in other person's arguments. Often we misuse our intelligence to win the arguments.

Pujya Shree Mota
Life and works
Edition 1; page 550.

DEVELOP HEART TO HEART CONNECTION

Just like you he has the same natural tendencies. It is best if we do not see bad points in other people that we have met in this life. Often that is not possible. We can still touch their heart if we enthusiastically forgive them with our heart and soul. If we want to roam in the field of bhavna it is absolute hypocrisy to believe that two souls that are connected in this life cannot become close to each other with their hearts. This applies to me, you and everybody else.

Pujya Shree Mota
Dhan no yog
Edition 1; page 79.

This letter was addressed to a swajan who was offended by the behavior of other person.

ATTITUDE TOWARDS MONEY (WEALTH, લક્ષ્મી)

Swajan :  Mota, What kind of attitude and inclination should I keep towards money?

Pujya Shree Mota :  As sadhak experiences increasing trust and faith in God he would definitely realize that having wealth is a sign of grace of God. He realizes that he can help lots of people with this wealth. If he puts his heartfelt sincerity into his actions and uses his wealth to help others he would definitely receive the help (from people that he has helped) in an unseen way in his life. This is the result of good feelings and sympathetic attitude that they carry toward the sadhak. Their blessings to sadhak is the reflection of happiness from help and support that they received in their difficult circumstances.

When you have to walk to your destination it is difficult. If you have the help of bullock cart or railway train it becomes easier. Grace of God has given us this powerful tool (wealth) and if you use it in a right and appropriate way, you can reach your destination with the speed of an airplane. I am telling you all this as you have this false ideas about having money. Having this tool of wealth is a great advantage, not a disadvantage. I am not the only one who believes this. Pujya Shree Arvindbabu (well known saint  in India who established ashram in Pondicherry) also believes so. He puts the wealth in much higher category as a tool. If your intentions are pure it will never fail you. So be absolutely worry free in this regard.

I am explaining this matter further so you can have a better understanding of the situation. You can help  an innocent person from the attack by the bad guys if you have a sword or some other weapon. We can also protect us from the attacks by thieves or enemies. Not only that but we can kill them too if needed. To have this kind weapon helps us to be deal with our fear. At the same time the same weapon can be the source of our destruction. It is our use that determines whether it helps or hurts us. Tool itself is never bad. We the users are either good or bad. So we should never be afraid of the tool.

Pujya Shree Mota
Dhan no yog
Edition 1; excerpts from pages 19 - 21.