Swajan : It is a popular belief that in the field of spiritual development it is not possible to move forward without the support of others. What does it mean?
Pujya Shree Mota : There is a verse in the holy book of Gitaji.
"યો યથા મામ પ્રપદ્યંતે , તાન તથૈવ ભજામ્યહમ".
"I reciprocate to anyone in the same way as anyone remembers (worships) me".
This is the fundamental basis of the sadhana. God is always ready to help us and that is proven by this verse from Gita. We ourselves can achieve salvation and destroy ourselves too. As per another verse from Gita we are our own friends and enemies.
It is not as authoritative belief to rely on others in the field of sadhana. It s a mere elusive consolation founded by lame people. We have to struggle by ourselves. It is possible to achieve success in our work by developing true friendship with heartfelt sincerity. So we should continue to remember God and continue to develop true spirit of friendship with Him. There is nothing to be disappointed for. If we continue to do whatever we want to do, there will always be progress. We continue to practice tools like remembering God, prayers, singing holy songs, keep company of good people, read holy books and continue to act with goodness towards all, while always taking the support of true spirit behind such tools. To believe in such effort is a way for our good.
Pujya Shree Mota
Sant Hradaya
Edition 3; Pages 48 - 49.
Pujya Shree Mota : There is a verse in the holy book of Gitaji.
"યો યથા મામ પ્રપદ્યંતે , તાન તથૈવ ભજામ્યહમ".
"I reciprocate to anyone in the same way as anyone remembers (worships) me".
This is the fundamental basis of the sadhana. God is always ready to help us and that is proven by this verse from Gita. We ourselves can achieve salvation and destroy ourselves too. As per another verse from Gita we are our own friends and enemies.
It is not as authoritative belief to rely on others in the field of sadhana. It s a mere elusive consolation founded by lame people. We have to struggle by ourselves. It is possible to achieve success in our work by developing true friendship with heartfelt sincerity. So we should continue to remember God and continue to develop true spirit of friendship with Him. There is nothing to be disappointed for. If we continue to do whatever we want to do, there will always be progress. We continue to practice tools like remembering God, prayers, singing holy songs, keep company of good people, read holy books and continue to act with goodness towards all, while always taking the support of true spirit behind such tools. To believe in such effort is a way for our good.
Pujya Shree Mota
Sant Hradaya
Edition 3; Pages 48 - 49.
