Even in the sansar, when we develop some relationship with people whom we do not know, we can experience nearness with them. This is the factual experience of almost everyone. For this reason relationship is very important. Bhava of Bhagwan is available more readily than relatives from Sansar; but we have not been able to develop close relationship with Bhagwan with intense interest, love and Bhava. For this reason He appears to be far. Bhagwan is very near once close relationship is established. We will definitely experience the glimpses of His presence when we use all our strength, Bhava, love, attraction, perseverance and energy in establishing close relationship with Him. All we need to do is make constant efforts.
ENGAGE YOUR HEART IN PRABHU.
When there is heartfelt inclination towards someone, there is more vigor and life in our efforts. It is similar in Sadhana. All of us are in Jiva-Nature. So our mind, intellect, chitta, prana and ego do not get engaged in Sadhana quickly. We need to understand the importance of the human life and try to elevate them (mind, intellect etc) repeatedly and with awareness. If there is presence of remembrance of Prabhu in the heart while performing household chorus, this Jiva can develop increased awareness. Whenever there is tendency of Jiva-Nature while performing task, we need to be aware and call Him for His grace and help. Prabhu resides within us, but due to many coverings of Jiva-Nature, His light is not as bright as his original brightness. So Jiva must find out the kind of coverings, and with understanding, try to be free from it with grace of Prabhu and constant efforts. Jiva must accept the essence of the experiences from Sansar and learn from it. Sansar is a mixture of many things but the Jiva who puts his heart in Prabhu while living in Sansar, for him everything in Sansar is Prabhu only. For this reason, we must keep Him in our hearts.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Yog, Edition 1,
Part 2, Pages 95 - 96.
