ESSENCE OF THE PRAYERS

 Question : Mota, There is a saying that prayers can move mountains. If that is the case, please explain to us — when and how to do prayers. 

Pujya Shree Mota : Yes, that is true. Many have experienced that certain work that seems to be impossible or take very long time, is achieved by the strength of the prayers. For that we need to have intense desire  and self interest for the prayers. Without that there is no true expression of the prayers. The soul that prays with heartfelt sincerity, profound humility, sense of urgency and takes its shelter is never disheartened. If the Sadhak has mastered the art of the prayers, he gets strength, inspiration, compassion, patience and courage from it. There is lessening of the faults in the work (Karma) and there is increase in the inspirational good thoughts. Prayers can be done while performing any work. It is an easy, natural and best tool.

Pujya Shree Mota

Mota Sathe Vaartalaap

Edition 2; Page 128.

 

HOW CAN WE CHANGE AND CONQUER OUR NATURE

 Question : What is responsible for the formation of our Prakruti and nature? How can we change and conquer our nature?

Pujya Shree Mota : Formation of our nature is the totality of our nature collected over many births. When  these impressions arise in the mind as thoughts and vrutties, we should not  get mixed up with it and let it pass by. We should cultivate the awareness at that time and pray to Shree Bhagwan with sincerity "O, Bhagwan! I need happiness only from you". The very intense desire and enthusiasm to call on Shree Bhagwan is our strength. We can never sink in these obstacles of the nature by this strength. For this reason, there is this miraculous strength in the Naam-Smaran of Shree Bhagwan to improve and change the Prakruti. 

Pujya Shree Mota

Mota Sathe Vaartalaap

Edition 2; Page 116.

CONFLICTS, STRUGGLES AND DEVELOPMENT

 Question : Mota, We have to face lots of conflicts (small and large) regarding family, social and job situations while living in the society. It seems that at such times our spiritual development is suffocated. Is there any way out of it?

Pujya Shree Mota : The fundamental principle of progress lies in conflict. Human being does not progress and stays the same without conflicts. You will be no where, if you are overpowered by the conflicts. For the one who stays within (turned inwards), struggle is the genuine tool to keep alive one's brilliance and strength of the character. When you are perplexed or disturbed, call on to your Satguru, narrate your problems and pray with intense love and eagerness. He will surely show the way. 

Pujya Shree Mota

Shree Mota Sathe Vaartalaap

Edition 2; Pages 115 - 116.

IMPORTANCE OF BHAVA (INTENSE FEELING, LOVE FOR GOD)

 Sadhak can face any difficulty if there is awakening of the Bhava of the heart. Sadhak may get disheartened if the Bhava cannot be kept awakened. He will find everything burdensome and experience weariness, disgust, sorrow, distress, etc. When we feel this way, we should turn inwards, go deep within and pray for grace-help from God. We should do this repeatedly and ignite the Bhava in our hearts again. Bhava is a holy tool. Bhava is the root of the divine energy. Bhava is the true friend in life. Its support and warmth can be understood only by experience. Sadhak can stay above all difficulties, only by maintaining this Bhava. Otherwise no body has enough strength without Bhava. It is needed in everything. Nothing is possible without the Bhava.

Pujya Shree Mota

Jivan Sopan

Edition 3; Page 169.