ATTITUDE OF SADHAK TOWARDS KARMA (WORK)

There is always hoopla and activities going around in this world. Other people may have different attitude towards these activities than ours. Most people are interested in doing the work as best as they can, but we do that work for the God. We need to practice offering the work at the very instant it is done. That needs to be done with knowledge, love and devotion. So there is going to be difference in our thinking. Even though our mind, body (instruments, કરણો) are engaged in the works physically their inner attitude and thinking are going to be different.

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Mandan

Edition 3; page 153.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTACT WITH GURU -- CONSCIOUSNESS

We receive the true comprehension and solution of the problem when we contemplate about him in the beginning, middle and end of whatever we do. We experience that these solutions are coming from him. Some times we experience the active support from him when we feel sudden peace at the time of being embroiled in a problem, get sudden strength when being impatient, receive patience  when being impatient and receive immense happiness for no apparent reason. Believe and understand that somebody's divine consciousness is in contact with us when such experiences occur. Try to enliven these experiences. As we develop Bhakti (love and devotion) there is true understanding, solutions and comprehension of the various fields of life. His subtle involvement is present in these activities. We should also understand that receiving sudden and unknown compassionate support and inspiration is also from him. Whenever there is any conflict, trouble, problem, difficulty or disturbed peace in mind call on to him with prayer and with heartfelt sincerity. Keep his contact alive in day today life. Then with practice we learn to properly understand, experience and know him better.

Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Mandan
Edition 3; page 152 - 153.

DISTRESSED CALL OF SAT-GURU

Even by chance do not get drowned in the whirlpool of the society. The puzzle of the society is such that even the mighty get discouraged. There is a rare brave person that comes out of the game of the puzzle triumphant. Our heart is aching to see that day when you become such brave person. Our heart is always restless to see you to become such brave person and come out of the puzzle of life and society with flying colors with the speed of an arrow. Our mind's sentiment is always to see you succeed. We shine by your good behavior. Our heart starts trembling when it sees you embroiled playing games with your mind, intelligence, prana and ego. At that time we try to call you back with all the enthusiasm of the our heart. We have called lots of our swajans at such times in their lives. But who listens to the call of our heart? At times we express the sorrow and pain of our heart. I pray to you to listen and feel this sorrow and get inspiration from it. Continue with naam-smaran with all the love, devotion and enthusiasm. Life is for happiness. It is not for crying and weeping with restlessness. So be a courageous person with guts.

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Mandan

Edition 3; page 94.

My two cents - This letter describes Pujya Shree Mota's pain at the stressful situation and the response of the devotee woman.

UNDERSTANDING THE PERCEIVED SUFFERING

We should accept the perceived suffering from other people as a tool to mould our lives. This needs to be done as long as we are in the our ordinary state. It also needs to be accepted with love, enthusiasm and with the spirit of penance. As long as there is love it does not become painful and oppressive. Mind does not get strained. The bhavna that our lives are improving gets stronger and effective. Treat any suffering from others as a gift of grace from God. You should believe that mind is somewhat getting better when you see that happening.

Know for sure that you are on right track when there is constant and always present awareness. Do naam-smaran of God with awareness, love and devotion.

Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Mandan
Edition 3; page 87.

My two cents -  This reply was in a response to a letter describing stress from family members in a joint family.