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BABAJI'S SPIRITUAL DISCOURSE : NEW DELHI (11th March 2007) Sunday, 11th March 2007 – Today Babaji gave Satsang in Punjabi for about 1.5 hours Shabd : Jag main ghor andhera bhari (Swami Ji Maharaj)

1. Is baani main Swami Ji Maharaj humein samjha rahein hain ki is Sansaar main kafi andhkar chhaya hua hai, is Sansar ke log andhe hain. Andhe se unka matlab yeh nahin hain ki hum kuchh dekh nahi sakte, andhe se unke kehne ka matlab yeh hai ki hum is Sansar ki Asliyat se vakif nahin hain. Hum is Jhoothe Sansar ko Asli samajh baithe hain aur iske peechhe chhupi hui Asliyat ko nahin pehchante. Jis tarah Tasveer ke do rukh hote hain, ek to khoobsurat photo aur uske peechhe cardboard aur keel, usi tarah Sansar ke bhi do roop hain, ek to yeh khoobsurat Jhootha roop jo humein dikhayi deta hain, doosra voh roop jo dikhayi nahin deta lekin Sach hain yani ki is Sansar ka Nashvaan roop.

2. Naam lekar aap yeh mat samahiye ke aapki Mukti nishchit hain, jab tak aap Bhajan Simran nahi karoge aapka kuchh nahin banega. Aksar zyadatar Satsangi kehte hain ki agar is janam main hum Bhajan aur Simran nahi kar sake to kya hua agle janam main kar lenge, abhi char janam pade hain. Aapko kaise pata ki agle char janmon main aap Bhajan Simran kar lenge? Kya pata tab kaise haalaat honge? Jo bhi hain abhi hain, isi janam main hain, iskey aagey ka kya pata. Agar aap is janam main Bhajan Simran nahin karenge to agle janam main kaise kar lenge.

3. Aap hamesha sochte hain ki Bhajan aur Simran ke liye `Ideal' situation ki zaroorat hoti hain. Lekin `Ideal' sirf ek Shabd hain, aapko is Sansar main koi bhi Ideal cheez nahi milegi. Jahan aapko koi `Ideal' cheez mil gayi vahan life khatm ho jayegi kyonki `Ideal' se aagey kuchh nahin hain. Har jagah aapko kuch na kuch kami milegi. Aur jaisi situation milti hain aapko usi main adjust karke Bhajan aur Simran karna hoga.

4. Aap kehte hain ki Bhajan aur Simran karne ka aapke paas time nahin hain. Aaine ke samne baal banane ka ya pagdi bandhne ka to apke paas time hota hain, to jo sabse zaroori kaam hain uske liye aapke paas time kyon nahin hain? Agar aap aaine ke samne hi waqt bitana chahte hain to aaina hi end main aapka saath dega, bhool jaiye ke tab Parmatna aapka saath dega.

5. Aap aksar kehte hain ki aapka Bhajan aur Simran main man nahi lagta. Aap apne man ko bura kehte hain lekin aisa nahin hai. Mind apka sabse bada Friend bhi ho sakta hain aur Enemy bhi. Agar aap apne mind ko achhi Sangat main daalenge to voh achha banege aur apka Friend bankar aapki help karega, lekin agar aap apne mind ko buri Sangat main dalenge to vo bure kaam karega aur aapna Enemy ban jayega. Jo mind aapko Spirituality ke raaste par lata hain aur jo aapko galat raaste par le jata hain voh same hain different nahin. Yeh aapke oopar hain ki aap usey kitna control karte hain, agar aap usey control kar sakte hain toh vo aapka Friend ban sakta hain aur agar nahin to voh aapka Enemy ban jata hain.

6. Spirituality ke liye achha Environment hona zaroori hain, ussey humain Meditation main help milti hain, mind still hota hain, dhyan jaldi lagta hain. Lekin sirf Environment banana hi kafi nahin hain, achha Environment banane ke baad aapko uska fayda uthakar Meditation bhi karni chahiye tabhi us acche Environment ka kuchh fayda hoga. Sirf Roti banane se aapki bhookh nahin mitegi, Roti banakar usey khana bhi padeda tab kahin jakar aapki bhookh mitegi, aapko Roti ka taste bhi aa jayega aur calories bhi milengi.

7. Hum sab ko Bhagwan ne achha bura sochne aur samajhne ki power di hain, choice di hain. Lekin hum kehte hain ki jab sab kuchh Bhagwan ne hi banaya hain to chahe achha kaam karo ya bura kya farq padta hain? Agar aisi baat hain to aap Zahar (Poison) kyon nahin khate, voh bhi to Bhagwan ne hi banaya hain. Magar aapko pata hain ki Zahar se aapko nuksaan ho sakta hain isiliye voh nahin khana chahiye. Isi tarhan aapko samajhna chahiye ki bura kaam karne se aapko uska anjaam bhugatna hoga so aapko voh nahin karna chahiye.

8. Agar koi Student apne School ka chakkar laga kar aa jaaye aur apne Teacher ke kapde dekh kar, unko haath lagakar aa jaye to kya uska koi fayda hoga? Kya voh kuchh seekhega? Voh tabhi kuchh seekhega jab voh apne Teacher ke teachings ko sunega aur uspar unpar amal karega. Isi rarhan se jab aap Satsang aate hain to aap Guru ki baton par dhyan denge aur amal karenge tabhi aapko Ruhaniyat ke beare main pata chalega.

9. There are two Gurus, the Physical Guru and Inner Guru. Physical Guru aapko Spirituality ki raah par laane ke liye hain aur aapki Spiritual appetite banane ke liye hain. Inner or Shabd Guru aapko aapki Spiritual destination (Sach Khand) par pohunchane ke liye hain. Jab aap Inner Guru se rishta jodte hain aur aapki Surat us Shabd Guru ke saath apna Ruhani safar tay karti hain tab aap apni asli Spiritual destination par pohunch jaate hain. Therefore, the Real Guru is the Shabd and the Real Disciple is the Soul.

10. "Chaar gavaya hand ke, char gavaya sum, lekha rab mangesiya, tu aayo kede kam". Maalik ne humein kisi aur kaam ke liye bheja hain lekin hum kar kuchh aur rahe hain. Baaki cheezen (e.g. – Family, khana peena, etc.) to hum har janam main karte aa rahe hain. Ek hi cheez hain jo hum is human birth main kar sakte hain aur voh hain Malik ka naam lena, lekin hum yahi kaam nahin kar rahe aur apna waqt zaaya kar rahe hain.

11. Aap hamesha paise and oonchi designation ke peechhe bhagte hain. Lekin bohut zyada paisa aur bohut oonchi designation par pohunchne se koi zyada khushi nahin milti balki life difficult ho jaati hain. Aap bohut oonchi designation par pohunch to zaroor jaate hain lekin saath hi aapke man main darr baith jata hain ke kahin koi aapki designation aapse chheen na ley, ya retirement ka samay aa raha hain aur ab yeh designation aapko chhodni hogi, etc.

12. Hum sochte hain ki agar koi humein kuchh samjha raha hain to zaroor usmein uski koi selfishness chhupi hogi, koi matlab hoga, hum Saints ko bhi apni tarah hi samajhte hain. Lekin humne kya kabhi yeh socha hai ki agar hum Dhoop main khade hain aur koi humein kahe ki Chhaya main aa jaao to usmein uska kya fayda hoga, voh to hamare fayde ki baat kar raha hain. Isi tarhan se Sant Mahatma hamare fayde ki baat karte hain to usmein unki kya selfishness chhupi ho sakti hain. Voh to hamari madad karne aur humein is 84 lac ke jail khane se azad karvane aaye hain. Agar hum unki baat sunkar, uspar amal karenge tabhi hamara fayda hoga, otherwise hum isi 84 lac species ke chakkar kat te reh jayenge.

P.S: These are not the exact words of Babaji, there may be some mistakes in them. BABAJI'S VISIT TO MALAGA 28/04/06

Satsang Points: Our mind should adopt a rational attitude, based on logical reasoning. The human being is the only specie with the capacity to discriminate between what is good (right) and bad (wrong); yet we forget that and continue living in this illusionary and materialistic world thinking that it is here where we will obtain eternal bliss and happiness

In every objective, there should be a focus and a great discipline in order to achieve appreciative results. Knowledge is not understanding

1st: comes knowledge

2nd: comes the practice of the knowledge acquired 3rd: comes the experience through the practice of the knowledge acquired

4th: comes the understanding based on experience

28/04/06 Question & Answer Session:

Q: (By a youngster) Babaji, why is it that when we want to do things in life, there are many times when our parents are not happy with our decisions? What can we do about it? A: There are always two points of views. There is one which we can see through a wider spectrum and which is based on experience; then there is the other point of view which is viewed through a smaller spectrum. Both of them are right, depending on the angle from which you see them. Take the example of the source of light. If someone has lived all his life in a dark room without any windows and someone asks you what is the source of light? You would naturally say that it's the tube light, which was the source of your light in that dark room. However, if you go out of this dark room and the same question was put before you, your answer would be different, this time being the sun as the source of light. So, both answers are correct, because both are based on the understanding and the experience acquired. That is why if parents oppose your decision it is because they have much more experience than what you have, so their answers are based on that experience. Remember, a moter or father will always wish the best for their child, so never think that they are against you.

Q: Babaji, how can we have faith? A: Faith is not something which can be developed or acquired. Faith has to be born within oneself. Faith comes by developing love. This love should be the core and essence of life; only then can one have faith. Remember, if there is no love, then there is no life; then life is not worth living. Q: Babaji, why do we often feel pain and hurt by others? A: We feel pain because of the high expectations we keep from people and circumstances. When we keep high expectations and these are not fulfilled then we automatically become unhappy. However, if you keep no expectations, then everything that comes your way is original, and you thus feel happy and satisfied. Remember: A contented mind is heaven, while a discontented mind is hell. So is it worth keeping a discontented and an unhappy state of mind? Who will suffer? Only us. We create our own negative thinking by developing negative thoughts, and not by the actions of others. We cannot control the actions of others, but we can control our thoughts and attitudes. There is one story of Saint Buddha who was once sitting under a tree in the forest and someone comes up to him and starts insulting him. But He kept on listening to him. After a while, The Buddha says: Are you finished? The man exhausted says: Yes! The Buddha says: What do you do when someone gives you a gift but you do not accept it? The man says: I have to take it back of course. (So in the same way, it is left to us to accept or reject gifts (insults, in this case),

Q: Babaji, why don't your doors open for me, even though I knock? A: Maybe you have not knocked hard enough. Take the example of a drunkard who has been drinking for many years and wants to cure his diseased liver. He goes to the doctor and the doctor gives him medicines to treat his long term disease. He takes the medicine only for a few days and goes back to the doctor saying that he has yet not recovered. Similarly, when we have been listening to the desires of the mind and falling into temptations, etc. all the time. we cannot suddenly expect to achieve God- Realization in a very short time. We must continue knocking - till that door opens. We must put in all our efforts and if our search is honest and pure, rest assured that we will soon get an answer.

Q: Babaji, I used to be a very rude and arrogant person even when living with my family, but now I have changed and trying to become humble. However, my family remains indifferent and is not supporting me. What can I do? A: The step that you have taken towards being humble is good, but you cannot expect changes overnight. All this time you have been a rude person and now you have changed towards a more humble being. Tomorrow if you change again to becoming rude, do you want others to change as well? So keep putting in your effort honestly and sincerely and soon things will change when people realize that you have really changed for the better!

Q: Babaji, what is Kaal? A: Kaal is something that the mind has made up, something illusionary. However, it is true that Kaal is most obedient where respecting laws are concerned. Take the example of someone who has committed a crime. This person is caught and taken to the police. When the man sits before the judge, the judge only declares the punishment according to the laws which have been established by the parliament. Similarly, we are living in this world where nature has established its own laws. When we do something wrong, it is Kaal who applies those laws, and punishes us accordingly. But Kaal is not the law maker!

Q: Babaji, what does "spacing our lives" mean? A: In this world of hurry, we all want to acquire everything (fame, money, recognition) very fast and the easiest way possible. Spacing up your life means to understand that one should proceed and rise step by step. It is not appropriate to rise fast, because then a steep fall is guaranteed. If you try and do everything at once, then you are left with nothing to look forward to in life. However, if you divide your life into spaces, then you will enjoy every step more. thus you will be happier.

29/04/06

Satsang Points: "Alag hamari soch hai, maalik ek hai". What is different is our thinking, but the Lord is one. This is why we always tend to create divisions between us, and classify ourselves in different classes, but the Lord does not do this. We are all equal in front of his eyes! Then who are we to divide? We should always be aware of what is the objective in life and find out the logical conclusion behind everything we do in life. Everything will seem difficult and impossible in the beginning, but by constant practice everything becomes easy. We are all creatures of habit, and the mind always follows that habit and tends to look for the easiest way. So whenever we try to fight that habit, the mind will rebel and go against it, but we should fight the mind. Only then will we able to dominate it. Slowly and by constant practice we will conquer it and be able to dominate it.

Take the example of a glass filled with water. If we move the glass, after a second the glass will stop moving, but the water inside will keep on moving for a few more seconds. Similarly, if we move our body, then our mind will move ten times more. Therefore it is very important to still the body so that the mind remains still as well.

Our real "dharma" is love; thus, God is love and love is God. "Mushkil humari soch hai". The complications are only in our mind and in our thoughts.

If we say, "I cannot do it", then our mind will adopt this type of attitude because it always wants the easiest way. The mind will listen to that thought and act in that way; but if we fight the mind and say "I CAN do it", the mind will oppose at first, but by practice, it will listen to this thought. Therefore, nothing is difficult; it is our mind and its thoughts which make things complicated. We should not involve ourselves so much in this world knowing that in the end we will not gain anything from it. Would you open up a business knowing that you would not gain any money from it and will definitely make a loss? Then why do we involve ourselves so much in this materialistic world knowing that it will lead us nowhere.

"Jo karega, wohi payega". Whatever you sow, so shall you reap!

29/04/06 Question and Answer Session:

Q: Babaji, I am a 25 year old person and I would like to know how to fight this ego problem and how to adopt a positive attitude in life. Many times I feel lonely and despair. What can I do? A: First and foremost, you should understand that initiation will not change your life. Do not think that just because you have been initiated all your problems will disappear. The control is only in our hands. Take the example of a car that is running at a high speed and suddenly want to turn in a curve. In order to turn properly, the person driving the car should slow down the speed and then turn. Similarly, we have to slow down in life and reflect upon it. We must first create a strong foundation and be objective in whatever we do. Always, step by step. There should be a logical conclusion behind all that we do. We must always think: are our actions taking us towards our objective? If not, then we should not do it. Of course, meditation always helps. Also, in real life there are no ideal children, spouses, parents, etc. Whatever is written on the books reflects and ideal we should reach, but in real life we dont have ideals, but we could naturally work towards creating that ideal. Think about it: if we already had the ideals in real life, then there would be nothing to look forward to. We have to be practical and know where we should compromise and where not.

2.Q: Babaji, how can we avoid being dominated by materialism? A: In this world, we seem to be dominated by materialism because of our short-sightedness. We tend to always see only the immediate gain in anything and whatever we do. We forget that we must take the responsibility of our actions. Is it worth it? We live in a very conceptual frame of mind. We don't believe that the Lord is present everywhere and in everyone. If we were aware of this, then we would be ashamed of all the bad things we do and are doing. We live in an illusion thinking that God will not come to know anything.

3.Q: Person who wants initiation but for some reason is unable to get it.

A: The cause of it is laziness. Many times we know that it is good for us, but we still don't do it. Whatever you think is good for you, then it is a right decision, but then you should say "I have done this, so I am responsible for what I have done". However, many times, we take decisions and we expect others to pay the price, forgetting that it was us who took those decisions. You have the right to make your own choices, but then it should be you, and only you, who should pay the price and be responsible for the consequences of your actions. However, if we leave things to Him, in His hands, then we cannot be responsible for anything. We also tend to establish a physical limitation, forgetting that we are spiritual beings who have adopted a human form.

4.Q: Babaji, I seem to have inadequate conditions at home to meditate, and therefore I tend to do at my place of work, although it is quite a noisy place. Many times I think that the Lord is withdrawing from me the opportunity to meditate and come closer to Him. A: Don't be mistaken. Lord is a humble giver, but we are proud beggars. It all depends on us, on how we mould our lives to live peacefully in the conditions of our lives.

5.Q: Babaji, can we have two masters at the same time, one for daily life and the other for bigger things in life? A: Yes you can have, but in a practical manner, what can we do with two masters? Would it not create more confusion in our minds? Would it not complicate our lives further? Tell me, can we have two husbands at the same time? It would only create more complications. Even at home, both husband and wife; both cannot be bosses. Always one has to give in.

6.Q: Babaji, I am a 25 year old, and want initiation although I am not financially independent.

A: Normally I ask seekers to wait because initiation should be a very well thought- of decision. In this age of hurry, we tend not to think fully before we take decisions. which generally we regret later. Rather than regretting the decisions taken, we should take our own time and think of all the pros and cons and as to what we really want.

7.Q: Babaji, I am unable at times to follow the vegetarian diet because I tend to gain weight as I suffer from thyroids. A: There is no compromise as far as the diet is concerned. In all aspects of life, there are some do´s and don'ts. The results of our actions will always be there, but if you do not follow these set of rules, then the results will not be the desired ones. Make up your mind to evaluate what is more important for you. After making a decision, then there can be absolutely no compromise. If we are not able to hold on to our decision, then it means that it is not important enough for us. Effort and discipline are a must.

8.Q: Babaji, why is this world a place of suffering to live in? A: Suffering is in the mind. We create our own heaven and our own hell. What is suffering? When everything happens contrary to the way we want or like! If life would go according to everyone's likes and dislikes then this world would be a complete chaos, because everyone's viewpoints of likes and dislikes are different! Suffering comes from expectations and desires. Diseases come from karmic debts, which we cannot fight. We have the capacity and capability, but we do not use it. God made humans like Him, but if we want to be different then it is up to us.

9.Q: Babaji, many times I feel as if I have no will power, and I tend to feel very weak and without any strength. A: Remember that we will definitely get whatever we yearn for or desire deep enough and with all our efforts.

10.Q: Babaji, how should we pray? Does initiation affect our religion? A: The best prayer is without any words. Words are only limitations. Would it make a difference if we said to the Lord that we love him two, three or four times? The Lord is aware of our real needs and He will give us what we need and what is best for us without us asking for it. The Lord is all-knowing

11.Q: Babaji, how can I obtain forgiveness?

A: Real forgiveness is obtained by not repeating our mistakes over and over again.

12.Q: Babaji, I do not want to come back to this world again. Can I do anything?

A: Our actions must reflect our desires. Our actions and desires should have a purpose and goal. Nothing in life is easy, whether it is controlling the mind, emotions or desires. Everything requires effort and we should put very strong efforts with all our heart and soul to get the desired results...

13.Q: Babaji, how can we space up?

A: Very simple. live life every day thinking that it is our last day and our last breath.

30/04/06 Satsang Points: It is very important to pray to the Lord, however, the Divine is yet only a concept to us. We are born in a conceptual stage, live in a conceptual stage and we die in the conceptual stage. If we do, then what have we gained in life? Life is a learning process, and we must work towards our objective. We have been given this life to realize the Truth, and to work our way to our Real Home, but again, most of us live in concepts and die in them.Of course, the discourses and books help to conceptualize but these concepts must be realized; they must be channelized into actions. We will then gain experience and understanding. The application of the knowledge will help us build our confidence; it will widen our horizon; so therefore the ultimate end which is understanding will be achieved by self experience. The purpose of our human birth is none other than self-realization which ultimately leads to god-realization... However, we find it so difficult to be a simple and good human being, but once we achieve that, godliness comes automatically. We normally behave like animals having no discipline and control over our thoughts and actions. But the fact is that life has been given to learn. learn to be a human. Divisions and differences come because throughout the conceptual stage we try to divide.The differences are only in our thinking, in our mind. Understanding will gradually come by experiencing and feeling and not by reading alone.

We think we have faith (the concept), but let it never be tested. Just because things are going the way we want and desire; we think we have faith, but the day things turn around and go against our wants, we will question ourselves by saying "what is faith?" Therefore, the very high understanding teaches us that no matter what adversity may come, we shall never look back, and this is attained only by self experience.

Negativity is our own creation. Mind, by itself has absolutely no power at all. It is we, who give the mind the power to dominate us. Mind gains power when we give in to our weaknesses, and we give in when we are scared and when we indulge in its desires and demands. Take the example of spoiling our children. If we give them all that they want, they will continue asking for more, and it will be difficult to stop then since they have been accustomed to it. So it is not the child's fault, but it is our fault by giving them everything they demand without any limits. Mind is our own weakness, and it has nothing to do with Kaal or Negative power, but since we don't want to acknowledge this, we tend to blame others. We always tend to find the easy way out instead of recognizing our own weakness. (Example of the crime and the judge applying the laws established by the parliament). We must strengthen ourselves, and go beyon the limitations of our minds and desires. As said before, the ideal is to have no desires, but from a practical point of view, it is not possible to go through life without any desires. However, we must channelize them by rational thinking and reasoning of which desires are good for us and which take us away from the Lord. Still, we must work towards that ideal. We should channelize our desires towards a more permanent goal. In today's age, we all are in a hurry to get everything in the shortest time, to the extent that we start compromising on our priorities in life. It is so easy to forget our priorities when we are in the midst of materialism, temptations and illusion. Anything that is not done in the proper time, will ultimately give bad results, therefore, it is important to space things and to have timing. Remember, whatever comes easily, goes also easily. (Easy come, easy go!) True appreciation comes when we obtain something through our own hard work. First we must create a strong foundation and then rise up step by step. Just by being initiated you do not become a disciple. You must practice and experience it. It is an illusion and wrong to think that just by being initiated is enough. Take the example of a person eating something sweet and saying it is the sweetest thing on earth. The other person might agree just for formality, yet inside him there will still be a doubt and a question as to if that sweet or thing is really the sweetest thing on earth? He will be 100% sure only when he tries it out and himself by eating that particular item. Life has been given to go beyond those concepts. It has been given to experience. Nobody can teach you spirituality or love. You cannot learn it. It is an emotion which must come from within. The human being is the essence of the Divine, what is lacking is the realization. As Jesus says, "Man is God's image". We all have the potential, but we must put it into practice. For example, if you look up, you will see the Sun (Lord), and if you look down you will see the rays of the sun (us). So just as the rays are the projections of the sun, similarly, we are the projection of the Lord. The Sun can exist without the rays, but the rays cannot exist without the Sun. In the same way, the Lord can exist without us, but how can we live without Him? We must go beyond duality and become ONE with Him. We tend to attach ourselves too much to the messenger (Master) and thus we forget the ONE. With our limited intellect, we want to touch his feet, clothes, etc. This is not spirituality, this is not Sant Mat. Instead of molding ourselves to His teachings, we tend to mould His teachings to ourselves. We are all equal, we are all the same. The spiritual wealth is present in everyone, but the difference lies in the realization of that spirituality. We should strive to realize our spiritual wealth by meditation. We should not only live the path, but we should become the path.

30/04/04 Question & Answer Session:

1.Q: Babaji, how do we obtain a perfect balance?

A: Positive balance is the result of positive thoughts and actions. Parents will never want to give their children more pain than what is necessary. In the same way, the Lord will never give us more pain than what we need.

2.Q: Babaji, I have done something wrong which I really regret. Please help me.

A: No terms and conditions should be put in love. We should cry before Him and beg forgiveness, He is always taking care of us, but it is we who are not taking care of ourselves.

3.Q: Babaji, how can we explain the mind not to have any negative thoughts and consequently, depression? A: Depression comes when we are not able to come to terms with our own desires. Prayer always helps, but it only stills our mind. So therefore, effort should be put in improving our thoughts. To be positive requires a foundation.

4.Q: Babaji, I have been initiated by the previous Master in this path, but I would like to be initiated by you. Is it possible? A: Mind is the creature of habit. Whatever habits we create, so does our behavior becomes. So whenever we want to do something contrary to our habit, the mind runs away. However, it is better to wait for sometime, and ask for initiation again if you so wish and if you feel it is necessary.

5.Q: Babaji, in one of my trips to India, I came across a beggar who was asking me for money, but because of the fear of loading up karmas, I did not give the money. Ever since then, there are times when the image of that beggar comes into my mind and haunts me. Is it bad not to give money?

A: See, it is important to have compassion and share things, but it depends on who is the needy. May be that person only survives on that basis. By giving money to beggars who do not work and only ask for money, we are only creating a dependency of them on us, and we are therefore encouraging them not to work. But if the money you give away is used correctly, then it is OK to give it. 6.Q: Babaji, what is the difference between the mind and the higher mind? A: Everything in life creates an impression upon us. The media, TV, radio, this society, etc., all create an impression in us, and that is what we project in our lives, in our thinking and in our actions. Whatever you write in a book, that's what you will get to read. The same happens with the computer, whatever is the input, and so is the output. There is only one mind, but there are higher tendencies and lower tendencies. Whatever you feed into your mind, that's what you will get back. So learn to channelize your desires; to understand and follow your priorities and make no compromises!

7.Q: Babaji, I would like to ask you for a personal message.

A: No matter what we get in life, true happiness lies in Self Realization and ultimately God Realization. all our actions and thoughts should be channelized in that direction.

8.Q: Babaji, can we create karmas by our thoughts? By criticizing? A: The mind is not in our control; therefore, thoughts become a groove. Since we cannot control our mind, our thoughts soon turn into actions, and it then becomes karma. For example, observing a beautiful lady on the road or elsewhere or watching sexy serials on TV is not creating karma, but soon those thoughts turn into actions because we have no control over our mind. It is then that we are in trouble and create karmas. When you start criticizing someone, it's not about karmic load but about going down to that low level. So by not reacting and remaining positive, you automatically dilute the negative thought of criticism

9.Q: Babaji, what about those who are not initiated? Are they still protected? A: The relationship with the Lord starts from the day you put your TRUST in Him.

10.Q: Babaji, how can we control our ego in daily life? A: Humility cannot be learned or taught. It has to come from within. As we attain self realization we gradually understand our position in this creation and tend to become more and more humble. So as you keep widening your horizon you feel you are nothing and so insignificant in front of so many people in this world. However, if you reduce your horizon to your family, you will realize that your self importance increases. So we need to learn that we are all the same, and what our position is in this life.

11.Q: Babaji, you talk about not expecting anything because it is from this that pain and suffering come. However, as a university student studying business, we are taught that one always has to design a certain plan when expectations are not met. A: Expectations will always be there, whether it is materially or spiritually, but as soon as we get a better understanding we will stop expecting small things of day to day life and start expecting higher and greater things (which have also to do with business).

12.Q: Babaji, how to we obtain a perfect balance? A: If we give love and respect, then that is what we will get in return. If we insult and criticize, then this is what we can expect in return. So to obtain a balance, we should balance our thoughts, attitudes and our actions.

13.Q: Babaji, at times I feel these two sentences are in itself very contradicting. On one side it is said that "suffering is due to our karmas", and on the other side it is said that "the Lord only gives the best to us". Also, how can we understand the theory of letting go?

A: Practically we make our own destiny because it is based on our own karmas. The Lord expands our load so that we don't lose sight of our goal. Whatever seeds we sow, that's what goes into our account and that's what we shall reap. To "let go", means that when we are going through our karmic actions, we must put in our efforts - and be mature enough to say that we have done our best from our side, and now it is His grace. The tendency now is to associate every action with an immediate result, which is contradicting. 14.Q: Babaji, how can we obtain real forgiveness? A: If we sincerely learn from our mistakes, then those problems would never come or repeat again. But if we have not yet learned (and the Lord knows that) then those problems will constantly be put in front of us to make us learn and realize and then naturally we mature.

15.Q: Babaji, is it ok if my wife is Christian and I am initiated? A: There is nothing wrong in being a Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jew, etc., since they all take you to the Lord. Following the path only means becoming a better human being; Sant Mat is a way of life, not a religion.

16.Q: Babaji, why has there never been a lady Master? A: are we creating divisions and looking at the covering of the soul? (at the body form.) Instead of looking at that, we should concentrate on the soul and on the Master's teachings. If the Master was in the body of a lady, would you pay more attention to her because of her beauty? (laughs...)

17.Q: Babaji, to what extent should one be honest? A: To ALL extent. because only if you are honest with yourself can you be honest with others. However, there are times when you should know when and what to say and when to keep quiet so as not to hurt anyone.

18.Q: Babaji why is it that there are so many problems? I am here and my children are in India. (crying...) A: Everyone has their own problems and we must learn to live with them. At times you must see what is better for your children even if that means sacrificing your wishes.

19.Q: Babaji, there are so many difficulties in life. Can you give me a formula to face them? A: Good times and bad times are of our own making. Do not blame others, but blame yourself. There is no choice (our own karmas). There are certain things in life which you cannot change. What we can do is adjust ourselves to the situations we are in, but we cannot change our destiny or our circumstances. But we can definitely change our attitude. We need inner strength so that whatever we go through in life, we may not lose our balance. This comes by following the Path.

Babaji: "It has been wonderful being here. Thank you. May God Bless you!

Kindly note that these may not be the EXACT words of Babaji. This is only a gist. With Radhasoami Greetings. MAY 5th 2007

HE said "As we all heard many times tht we r the top of creations..but hearing it isnt enough, we also hav certain additional responsibilities too And we have to take the ACTION i.e Bhajan Simran!"

"Our body is given to us just to access spirituality"

" we are not allowed to think ourselves as a individual coz without HIM, we cant exist! SUN has its own identity but rays cant exist without SUN so Master n US have the same relation"

In Questions n answers some one asked" Baba ji....mere te daya mehar kyon band kar ditti? Baba Ji replied wid a laugh" Eh koi paani di tap chaldi si jehri band ho gayi??? It can never stop brother...Its jus us who change our Dhyaan" Is Daya Meher some tap water , that it would stop. It can never stop Brother it is just us who change our DHYAN. some one else asked again the same question in different manner " Baba ji Mere te daya Mehar kaddo karoge..? Baba ji replied " Usdi daya mehar da jeh tuhannu andaza hunda ta tuhanu ethe mangan di lor na hundi...tuhanu ta andaza hi nahi... mennu dasso je usdi daya mehar nahi, ta koi breathe vi kiven kar sakda hai..eh jehre tussi saah lende ho eh vi usdi hi daya mehar nal hi lende ho....te fer vi kehnde ho k daya mehar nahi hai... Usdi daya mehar har velle har kisse teh hai...Usnu har kisse di khabar hundi hai...Assi fer vi kadde kadde mooh mor lende haan par oh nahi morda....oh ta aaj vi utthe hi baitha hai par je tussi ho mooh mor ke dooje pase labbi jande ho ta oh ki kare?

IF you had any idea of his Daya Mahar then you wouldn't have the need to ask Daya mahar here, you really have no idea, You tell me is it isn't his grace, then could anyone breath?? The breath you take is His Daya Mahar , and here you say that there's no DAYA Mahar. HIS daya mahar is with all and at everytime. He knows about each and everyincident.Sometimes we might look away from HIM, but he wil still be there, if you yourself have turned away your face from him. Then what can he do??

" We all talk about religions....but hardly anyone knows the principles of a Religion.... It explains about HUMANITY....how many of us ever discussed about HUMANITY...All we discuss is I m Hindu...I m Muslim...I m Sikh/Christian...etc"

MAY 6th 2007 "if we go to classroom.... Had Darshan of teacher...n had a round of classroom too....isnt enough to reach the destination! Hav to study hard....to achive the destination! Similarly.....Doctor ko dekh kar hi apne dukha ka ilaaj nahi kar sakte...We hav to see the prescription he written for us and hav to pay for tht to get medicine...n only then we wil get rid of our pain, our problems! so dont think about things which come in physical barometers but things beyond tht!

"Spirituality isnt related to different casts...God treats all of us Same doesnt matter who is rich n who is lower cast! Casts were made many many years ago on the behalf of Work! like son of a carpenter known as carpenter..son of a Lohaar became lohar...n so on! So all was made on behalf of work not on Spirituality! n then He used lines " Otthe amlaan de hon ge nabere, kisse na teri Baat puchni" And He said " Malik ke darbaar me keval bhagti pyar" So he explained tht there is no difference in HIS Heart! He also said tht in this world, these days, Many things happening bad due to Religions n casts only so HE just tried to clear these issues from everyones heart! And then He said about our routines!

" We all look after our body.... try different things to maintain us to keep us healthy, to look good! how many of us actually think wat our Soul needs? " aatma di vi koi khuraak hai usde bare ta koi nahi sochda...bas physical parameters tak hi reh jaande haan eh bhull jande haan ke isda dayra sirf Shamshaan tak hai usde agge isne sath nahi dena" so aatma di khurak hai Naam Di Kamayi jehri hamesha naal rehni hai so sannu isda vi khayal karna chahida hai"

So the whole satsang after those lines were about Physical parameters...He was indirectly explaining not to run behind things which comes in physical parameters!

He Said ; " Bricks stones hav no life so they cant help us, plants n trees hav life but they cant speak, animals can speak but we dont understand them so finally God sent the Living Satguru for us to Explain us coz koi hamare jaisa hi humein aa kar samjha sakta tha....but mujhe bahut afsoos hai hum santo mahatamao ki baatein na sun kar, un pe amal na karke unhi ke peeche bhagana shuru kar dete hain...unhe dekhna ,unki photos kharidna..bus inhi cheezon me fas kar reh jaate hain...Woh kis purpose ke liye aaye hain yeh koi kyon nahi samajhta"

"Humein in physical parameters se oopar uthna hai....iski had bas shamshaan tak hai us se aage nahi.... so in cheezon ke peeche bhagna band karo or woh karo jo satguru tumhe karne ko kehte hain..Sirf wahi sath jaana hai or kuch nahi

So the whole satsang was about this topic only! he wanted us not to run behind Him but to listen to him and follow the path of spirituality! And then questions n answer started! in tht too ppl talked about things which he explained in Satsang not to do and He laughed on tht " maine itni der satsang me jo bataya lagta hai woh to aapne suna hi nahi"

so here i m goin to write Questions n answers which i was writing in my diary too! A lady asked: Baba ji mere te kirpa karo, mere to bhajan simran nahi hunda! you r next to God for me! Baba ji : Sister we all are next to God.So there is nothing like that! We all hav the same thing inside us n we all hav tht Naam in us , just need an introduction wid it! A man asked : Baba ji, in past years i wasnt a good human being! main hera feriya kar ke paisa kamanda si but since i got Naam i hav started Haq Halaal di Kamayi! i earn money honestly now! i drive a truck from newyork to very very far places some times 3 days continuously but Baba ji i tried my best but couldnt concentrate on Simran! while driving too i tried but sumtimes phone rings sumtimes other things comes to my mind and i cant concentrate! i m changed now, i send money to my dad in india...n i made everone in my family Happy wid me !

Baba ji replies: [wid laugh]"Kadde uss Father nu vi happy karan bare sochiya karo" Brother as u said u hav done hera feriya in past...ohna da bhugtaan ta karna hi payega...is karke inna asaan nahi hai dil launa...u hav to do practice for it, u hav to try hard n hard to concentrate kyonki jeh galtiya kittiya ne ta harzana vi bhugatana payega... so all u need is to work hard on it! dont expect anything just keep doing and doing!

A lady asked : Baba ji i m really stressed in life! har taraf pareshaaniyaan hain samajh me nahi aata kya karu! plz meri help kijiye! main bahut dukhi hoon!

Baba ji replied : The one who keeps the power to Give u everything u want, dont u think he has power to knowing it too? the one who can give u all can also kno wat u actually want so trust him!He knows wats best for you n he knows wats nt good for you! or dukh takleef to is jahan me sab ko hai n hav to face it as its the result of our own karmas!

Some body asked about Egg as there are many kinds of Eggs these days which r called Vegitarian n made in some kind of factories! Babaji said " An Egg is an egg...doesnt matter wat kind of it! There is plenty of food on this planet...then y to think about only these few things? hum iske baare me sochte hi kyon hai jab hamare paas itna sara vegitarion food available hai then y to think about only these things n y to find out it can be vegetarian or nt?

A lady asked :" Baba ji i m very stressed in life, har taraf bas bura hi hota hai log mujhe misuse karte hain, meri help karo n tel me how to face these things? Baba ji :" Sister, We have to fight our own battle, no one is gona come to help us in it! u got to be strong! agar kissi ko apni weekness bataoge to woh surely hi use karega so be strong n try to face the things wid strength! i loved these lines of him!

A Lady asked : Baba ji, help me out plz! Chain se jeene ki koshish karo to bhi log jeene nahi dete, log mere sath bahut bura karte hain samajh me nahi aata kya karu?

Baba ji : Sis, We are responsible for our own actions only!We cant change someone else and thts not our duty to do so! Our duty is to follow wat HE says! These days everyone is busy in telling others wat to do rather than doin ur own duty which Master gave us! so try to do ur duty, let others do wat they are doing!

A lady again asked : Baba ji simran nahi hunda plzzz meri help karo! mennu 30 years ho gaye naam litte , hun tak kuch vi kadde nahi dekhiya, koi concentration nahi bandi plz help me out!

Baba ji : "Beta sab to pehla taan simran to expect karna band karo, bas kari jao , ki millega ya dikhega eh na socho! bus kari jao! teh ehde layi bahut practice vi chahidi hai so need to practice!

Then someone else asked about Naam and the procedure to do simran and he replied in short n simple words! Simran is to sit and practice of Naam! when we keep repeating the Naam wid full concentration, it wil give u an image of a Person in ur mind first, and when u keep doing and doing, it gives u the power to hold it in ur mind and when u r able to hold tht in ur mind there wil be no problem! u wil be connected and u need to carry on to do Kamayi jehri naal jaani hai!

Some body ask a question but i couldnt hear properly coz i was busy in writing HIS replies in my diary so here is the next reply Baba ji gave to a lady whoz question i forgot[ i appologize for it] "Everyone hav ups n downs in life! there are sunny days as well as cloudy too!As we enjoy our good time, we need to face n struggle wid hard time too! As i told earlier, never tell anyone u r weak, they wil misuse u! so u hav to be strong to protect urself and face the things wid strength!"

A lady asked : Baba ji Coming to satsang, having ur darshan , does it help in meditation?my dad used to say tht tuhade keval darshana naal hi chaurasi to chutkaara mil jaanda hai! Baba ji replied: sis u again thinking about the things which comes in physical parameters! All u need to do is to Follow the satsang, Do wat is said in satsang! only listening to him or seeing him isnt enough! [n again previous example] classroom da gera la ke, teacher nu dekh ke tuhanu degree nahi mil jaani....study taan karni hi payegi! je sirf kisse nu dekhan naal hi chutkaara ho jaanda taan aaj sari duniya da hi ho jaanda!

Then there was a lady who stood to talk to The Master! her questions were so funny n everyone including Baba ji laughed a lot on her questions but HE replied ! here r her questions!

The lady : Baba ji aaj kal duniya vich jaadu toney bahut hunde ne, ki eh sab karna sahi hai? Baba ji[wid a laugh]: Eh toney shoney kuch nahi hunda...eh bas kisse de man di hi upaj hai, these things doesnt exist so try to bring urself out of these kind of thoughts!

And then that lady asked another question which made everyone laugh a lot! The lady: Baba ji, ki sannu bure kam karne chahide ne?

Baba ji: sister, is da jawab main tuhade kolo hi mangda, tussi mennu dasso k ki sannu bure kam karne chahide ne? The lady: nahi, mennu nahi lagda k karne chahide ne! Baba ji: [ wid laugh]See u too kno the answer of ur own question! fer confusion kis gal di hai? bura kam ta bura hi hai te fer karni taan aithe hi bharni payegi!

Sorry friends as i told u i couldn't hear few of Questions as i was busy in writing HIS words so here is one more reply by him to someone whoz question i couldn't hear exactly! [i apologize for that]

Baba ji: Sister, When we do something which is called good, Are we doing to get appreciation or we r doing it because its right to do? So always think about it and don't worry about appreciation! always do because its right thing to do! Some time ppl appreciate and sometimes criticize too but u hav to ignore these things!

we can only control on ourselves and we r responsible for our own actions only so dont think about other ppl!

A lady said: Baba ji , does love exists? i cant see love anywhere these days!

Baba ji: Love exists and it exist everywhere! but depends where are u seeking and whom are u seeking! u must be seeking in the things which comes in physical parameters and they finally ends at Shamshaan..... Ask for HIM, he has plenty of love for everyone u wont be disappointed! Some times when we do our actions, we dont really think about wat we r doing, but when we see its consequences then we

Question....IS LORD THERE? DOES HE EXIST? Hum jab karte hain tab sochte nahi but jab ussey bhugatana parta hai to hum sochte hain k woh hai hi nahi, woh Exist hi nahi karta! its jus us who question on his existence, question on his Love! He never does tht wid us and he wil never do tht wid us! similarly Kids can be angry wid parents, but parents cant! A lady said[having a girl in her lap]: Baba ji is te daya karo,[i guess she was physically unwell] eh bahut pray kardi hai, kayi saalan to bhugat rahi hai"

Baba ji: Sister, He knows about each and everything! So u think we hav to remind him? usnu yaad karvana payega k eh kamm usne karna hai? usnu sab da pata hai! We all ask from him but If HE thinks its good for us he gives us, if he thinks its not good he doesnt give us! or some times we should wait for the right time too after all its all because of Karmas so our duty is keep doing Simran, he wil automatically know everything!Trust Him!

A man asked : Baba ji, i m bit confused, help me out! When i come here, i feel like wont go anywhere else now! but when i go to GURUDWARA i feel like i wont come here back because everyone says tht we should stay wid one thing ! i dont understand wat should i follow Radha Soami or Gurudwara?

Baba ji: Brother first of all, u must go to Gurudwara, therez nothing wrong in it! The main thing is Listen wat is said in Gurudwara, and follow that! watever we discuss in satsang sometimes 80% from Gurubani[Guru Granth Sahib]! So going there isnt bad but benifit is when we listen to them and we follow them! I MYSELF IS A SIKH AND I GO TO GURUDWARA No one stops u to go to Mandir/Masjid/Gurudwara/Church! But going there isnt enough, u hav to listen and follow the words! He also took few lines from Guru Granth Sahib as an example to explain tht man! and he also said tht there is no conflict between Sikhism n Radha Soami! And our Path is not related to any religion its for Everyone related to any religion!

A lady asked: Baba ji i work in catering service and i have to serve non-veg too!

i dont like doing it but as its my job, i do it!As i m vegetarian, its hard to do!

Shal i carry on the job?

Baba ji: Well if its uncomfortable for u, leave the job n try some another job where u will not have to do such things but if u r unable to find another job, n there is no other option, u can carry on!

Another Lady[similar question] : Baba ji, i m vegetarian but as we are living here, Everywhere non-veg is available more than veg so i try a lot to stop my kids bt they dont stop..they still eat!

Baba ji: Well our duty is to tell them wat is right and wrong but we cant force them to do so! we cant force them not to eat . Let them decide when they grow, that they should eat non-veg or not! u carry on ur own duty!

The same lady again: But Baba ji, many things available here containing the label of "SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIAN" are also not vegetarian so wat shal we do? even the vegetarian cheese contains animal fat..... so how can we kno it!

Baba ji: well sister, i understand this problem! so u should talk to the representative here and he has all the answers regarding this! he wil tell u about all the food containing non-veg etc!

A lady said: Baba ji i m from newyork n i drive a big truck! due to busy schedule, hardly get time for simran so i try to do it during driving! but sometimes i m on my full concentration, it seems dangerous as i m driving!

Baba ji: Then dont do while driving! if u feel its dangerous, then u can do it other time! u can do it anywhere anytime so try to do it tht time when u r nt driving..like when u hav rest..when u take break on ur way etc! Another lady asked something but couldnt hear properly...all i heard was " Baba ji thanks for coming here, we ppl ...... i forgot[i m sorry:(] but i hav the reply He said to her

" if i stop coming here, ppl wil stop doing meditation? and if i come more often, wil they do simran more?...and he laughed!..you are thinking about the things which comes in the physical parameters.....i come here or not, we shouldnt distract our mind from our Duty !So carry on on wat he Says us to do n concentrate on it only!

A lady said: Baba ji i kno today u talked about physical parameters and we shouldnt run for the body of the satguru but we should follow wat he says!

But baba ji kya karein, it feels really good when we see you! it feels really good when we listen to you! i understand u dont like these things but wat can we do? Baba ji : Sis, spirituality isnt all about FEELING GOOD ! many ppl in all of you feel good when they watch kyonki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi....[And the sangat laughed badly] So dont think about things which makes u feel good but do wat gives the real happiness! and it comes only when we do Bhajan simran! so try to be wid the true happiness than feeling good!

A man asked: Baba ji mere te mehar kyon band kar ditti?[previously asked question]

Baba ji: "He never takes things back once he give you! its ours forever! its just we feel tht its not wid us but actually its wid us only just need to feel it"

A lady: Baba ji, i m not able to do meditation! i hav many problems like back pain, n many more! so due these things i cant really do simran! Baba ji: Well physical problem isnt an accuse for not doing simran! its not neccessary tht u need to sit in a typical position to do simran! Tell me do u stop loving ur kids when u dont feel well? i m sure NO so similarly dont stop ur love for the Master and for tht u hav to carry on the simran in every possible situation!

A lady: Baba ji we came here, heard the satsang..had ur darshan...iska kuch to fayda hua hoga?

Baba ji: [Again given the previous example of the doctor and the class room] tht got to study hard to pass the exams and got to take medicines to get well so wat u asked isnt enough infact it has no benefit if u dont do simran! I wish k eh sab inna asaan hunda...kisse de darshan karan naal hi sab dukh khatam ho jaande, but i m sorry sis it has no benefit in it...! another reply to another query...

I wonder tht how ppl r getting selfish these days! they think about their benifit all the time! but i m surprised tht jitthe uhna nu selfish hona chahida hai utthe taan oh hunde nahi! jis wich sab to jyada benefit hai usde bare taan koi sochda hi nahi...is layi selfish kyon nahi hunda koi???jehri cheez hamesha sadde naal rehni hai, sadde naal jaani hai usnu taan koi collect karan bare nahi sochda...te hor cheezaa de picche bhajji jaande haan! i really wonder y ppl dont get selfish for this? Sab kuch apna man ke baithe haan ek raam nu hi paraya kitta hoya hai..

Last question!

A lady asked: Baba ji mere to simran nahi hunda hun tussi aape hi kirpa karo, tussi appe hi karao! mere to nahi hona.....

Baba ji: maata ji je tussi aape karan di koshish karoge taan hi theek hai, sokha ho jauga! je oh karaan te aa gaya taan mushkil ho sakda hai!

ek banda appe turi jaave taan hi sokha hai par je usnu bulldozer de naal khichna pave taan usnu turna vi payega te dard vi houga so appe karan di koshish karo, usse wich hi fayda hai!

Mata ji if you try it by yourself, then only it would be easy. If I do it for you. Then it would be really difficult. When one person walks alone by himself it is easy for him but if you tie that person to the Bulldozer, the bulldozer will pull him and he will walk also but will have pain. So try doing Bhajan Simran by your own self, that's only good for u.

P.S : These are not the exact words of Babaji.

BABAJI SATSANG - MUMBAI > > (Sunday, 31st December 2006) > > " Hum sab alag alag mahzab ke hai toh kya hua.. Mahzabon mein koi buraiye nahi.. koi galti nahi hoti.. Agar kuch galat hai toh woh humari soch hai...Koi mahzab nahi sikhata hai aapas mein bair karna.. har ek ne humme > yeh hi bataya hai ki kaisi us maalik ke paas hum pahunch sakte hain.. > Eoh maalik toh ek hi hain.. toh koi zaat badi ya choti kaise ho sakti hai.. Sab ek hi hai... yeh to humare sochne pe nirbhar karta hai ..jo humne itne antar(differnces) bana rakhe hain... Hume apna daira bada karna chaiye.."

" Hum sab ko unhone Discretionary powers(samjh ki shakti) diye hain yeh samjhne ke liye ki kya sahi hai aur kya galat hailekin kyunki hum sabke sochne a dayira itna chota hai hum yeh discreetionary powers use karte hain apne apne mahzbon ko alg aur behtar batane ke liye.. Hum yeh discretionary powers use karte hain sahi ya galt ki samjh karne ke liye balki apni badai karne ke liye.. apni ehmiat dusron mein banane ke liye.. khud ko shrest(best and on the top) samjh ne ke liye.."

" Insaan duniya mein koi bhi kaam karta hai toh usse bahut dhyaan se karta hai.. lekin jab ruhaniyat ki baat aati hai toh aankhein meech ke baith jaata hai.. Hum uss kaam ko itna mehtav detee hai jinhe humare koi kaam nahi aana hai...aur jisse he humare kaam aana hai (ruhaniyat) uss se hum aankehein mech lete hai.. ignoire kartein hain.."

" Pyaar ek bahut badi taqat hoti hai...Hum insaan ne aaj pyaar ko bhi kamzori bana di hai.. aisa lagta hai ki koi samjh hi nahi payya hai ki pyaar hai..pyaar mein humme bahut si qurbaniya deni padti hai... lekin humne pyaar ko bhi ek shabd bana diya hai sirf.. usska asli matlab oh kissi ne mnahi samjha hai..aur hum bade shaan se kehte hai ki humme uss maalik se pyaar hain"

" agar kabhi humare ghar mein koi mehmaan (Guests) aate hain toh hum bahut dhyaan se ghar ke safai karte hain.. har cheez apni apni jagaha pe bana rakhte hai taaki mehmano ko koi inconvinience na ho..Jahan humme apne mehmaano ko rehlaana hai wahan ki aisa safai... lekin jahan hum uss maalik ko rehlana chahte hain, kya wahan ki safai kabhii karte hain hum... We want him in ourselves.. but do we keep ourselves clean from within... Keht ehain ki ek kuytta bhi jahan baitha hain aapne hi pooch se uss jagah ko saaf karke baithta hain.. aur hum us maalik ko jahan reside karana chahte hain, > do > we > have that cleaned enough for him to reside.." > > " Sab kuch humare andar hain.. bahar kuch bhi nahi.. hum hi hai jo > bahar dhoonte rehte hai uss mallik ko.. woh humare andar hain" > > " Hum apne shareer ki safai karne ke liye kya nahi karte shampoo use > karte hai, soaps , aur na jaane kya try karte rehte hain apne bahar ki > safai > maintain karne ke liye.. lekin humare andar ka kya.. humare andhar jo >mail hai uska kya.. Kabhi hum andhar ki safai aisi hi lagn se karte hain.. usse maintain kartein hai kya ? Andhar ki safai sirf naam ki kamayayi se > hi ho sakti hai.. kya hum woh naam ko poora se poora time dete hain" > > > " Ek baar ek sadhu dar dar jaata hai aur roti/dakshana mangta hain.. > ek dar pe ek aurat se woh roti mangta hai.. toh woh aurat andar mein hi > sochti > hai > ki isse mein roti de deti hoon shayad se mujhe koi aarshirwaad dega.. koi > dua dega ya koi prabhu ki baatein hi sunayega aur jaise hi woh roti > laake usse deti hai woh sadhu roti leke chup chaap waha se chal padta hai. > who mahela (lady) sudhu ko pukarti hai aur usse poochti hain ki maine > socha ki tum mujhe koi aarshirwad hi zaroor doge.. aur kuch nahi toh maalik ki kuch baat hi sunaoge.. isspe woh sadhu ne uttar diya.. theek hai main kal > zarror > aaunga aur phir chal pada.. woh stri(Lady) khush ho gayi aur agle din bahut tayari ki usne aur ek se ek swadist cheezein bahut mann se banaya uss > sadhu > ke liye.. jab woh sadhu aaya usne bade prem se uss sadhu ka swagat > kiya aur > jaise hi usse bithay aur khana padosne hi waali thi uss sadhu ne apne Gandhi > maili thaali aage kar di.. toh woh mahela ko krodh aa gaya... woh uss > se > poochti hai ki maine itne dil se itna saara aur itna achaa khana > bnaya > hai > aur tum chahte ho main tumhe uss gandhe aur maile(dirty) thaali mein > khaane > dungi.. isspe woh saadhu ne kaha.. tumhare kal ke sawaal ka bhi yeh > hi > jawab > hai.." > > " Log har cheez main kehte hain ki unki daya chaiye.. unki daya toh > humesha > hoti hi hai... lekin humme hi pehchaan nahi hai.. hum hi usse samjh > nahi > paatee hai aur phir hum hi kabhi unki buraye karte hai.. unse pooch baithe hai ki mere saath hi kyun..Unki daya ki samjh nahi hai humme abhi..> lekin unki daya humesha humpar hoti hi hai..." > > " Kabhi agar baarish hoti hai toh woh baarish ka paani hum apne dono hathon mein jama kare toh kuch nahin milta hai lekin agar ussi > baarish ke paani ko hum kisi bartan(vessel) mein jama kare toh woh paani jama ho jaata hai... ismein bhi agar woh bartan maila ho toh jama kiya paani > bhi > koi kaam nahi aata" > > " Humara daira bahut chota hai.. har cheez ka ek daira hota hai..hum > toh isis duniya ke dairye mein hi phas ke rehgaye hain..unhone ne > kahan > ki yaha pe sab kud(rubbish - kachra) hai, yahan tak ki matah- pitah ko > bhi unhone kud kaha hai.. Iska yeh matlab nahi hai ki hum apne > rishte - > naate bhul kar jaake sanyas le lein.. yeh toh sirf yeh samjhane ke > liye > hai ki humein apna lakshya saaf saaf samjhna chaiye.. hummein yeh > samjhna chaiye ki hum kispar nirbhar ho sakte hain.." > " Galti humesha mann karta hai aur bhugatna shareer ko padta hai, lekin > shareer ko saza dene se mann saaf nahi hota hai..humme mann ki vichar > dhara badlni hogi... Hum bahari puja kartein hain mandir jaate hain > matha tekte hain, diya jalate hain, ghanta bajate hain , prashad lete > hain > aur samjhte hain ki humare karmo ko hisaab ho gaya hai..hum nadi sarovar mein jaake dubkiyan lagate hain aur samjhtein hain ki humare karma > kat jayenge.. lekin aise kuch nahin haasil hona hai.. har cheez ka ek symbolic matlab hota hai jisse hum manushiya apni suvidha ke liye kuch bhi matlab de dete hain.. Waise bhi hum manushya ki humesha se aadat rahi hai ki har kaam ke liye ek shortcut dhoond lena... aage samjhate hue kehte hain ki kaise chahe mandir ho ya masjid ho ya church ho sab jagah > jyot jalayi jaati hai.. ghante bajaye jaate hain.. iska kya matlab hain.. woh bahar ki jyoti ke jalne ka yeh matlab nahi hota ki humare andhar > ki jyoti bhi jal gayi hai.. humme woh andhar ki jyoti ki jalana hai...> woh bahar ke ghante bhajte hain lekin humme apne andar ke ghante bajane > hain... Hum nadi sarovar hmein dubkiyan lagate hain yeh soche ki apne karmo ki saafai kar rahe hain.. lekin iska bhi sybolical matlab hai..> yeh nadi sarovar banaye huye the ki jab manushya kahin se thaka- hara aata > hai toh woh yahan inn nadi sarovar mein snan karke saaf karke khud ko > apne andar se jaag ke phir uss mandir mein jaake poori jagrata mein baithe.. wahan usse neend nahi aaye.. lekin hum manushya ne humesha ke > tarah shortcut dhoond ke har cheez ko ek matlab de diya hai khud ki > sahuliyat(convinience) ke liye.." > > " Attachment cause detachment" > > " Ek school ka bachaa jaisa hota hain.. jo savare uthkar school mein jaata hain phir wapis aake kuch der homework karta hain.. phir khelta hain .. aata hai wapis nahata hain khata hain peeta hai aur phir so > jaata > hai... samjhate hue kehte hain ki humara jo mann hai agar hum usse > bhi > aise hi busy rakhe toh woh kuch bura karne ka sochega hi nahi.. toh > it is very importantki hum apne mann ko kuch bhi sahi karm mein busy > rakhe taki yeh galat aur(direction mein) bhatak nahi jaaye" " Ek ladki ko jab uske mata-pita samjhate hain ki humme bhulne ki > koshish karo kyunki tumhe ek din shaadi karnahai kisi dusre ghar > jaana hai > toh woh ladki kehti hai ki nahi hoga uska jawab na hi hota hain. lekin > ek din jab uski shaadi hoti hain woh hghar jaati hain shurur shuru mein > kuch samay usse thoda yaad aata hai ghar baad mein jaise woh naya ghar > hi uska ghar ban jaata hain.. aisa kaise hota hai? Jab woh iss naye > ghar mein aati hai woh naye rishton ko positively leti hai aur apni ummedein kuch kam kardeti hai.. aur usse sab uske expectations se > zaydaa milta hai toh woh khushi se rehti hai.. issi tarah samjhate hai ki > jab hum > us parmarth ke saath ek naya rishta shuru karte hain toh hummein bhi aise hi unpar poora bharosa hona chaiye aur humme positive rehna chaiye > aur kam se kam umeedein baandhni chaiye unse aur sab jo humme milega > uski khushi hum mehsoos kar sakenge aur iss dunaye-mayavi ghar ko dheere > dheere bhool jayenge"

" Sant mahatma humse jo bhi kehte hai woh iss duniya ki kahavaton se opposite hi hota hai... Duniya kehti hai ki aankhein kholo aur dekho..Sant mahtma kehte hain ki ankehin bandh karo toh andhar dikhaye dega...> duniya kehti hai kaan khol ke suno.. Sant mahatma samjhake kehte hain ki > kaan bhi bandh kardo aur andhar woh dhun sunayee degi... duniya kehti hai jeena seekho.. aur sant mahatma kehte hai ki marna seekho.. qurbaan > karna seekho yeh worldly pleasures... learn to detach oneself from this > world... "

" Iss zindagi mein koi cheez muft nahi milti hai... har ek cheez ka har ek humari action ka humme hisaab dena padta hai... kehte hai kihumare paas dil to ek hai lekin issmein hum lakhon tamahaye rakhte hain.. humme iss baat ko sochna chaiye ki kuch bhi muft nahi milta aur jitni tamanaye uske liye utne hi karm karne pad sakte hain aur har cheez ka > hisaab dena padega.."

" Hum apne bache se bahut prem karte hain.. woh jab bhi jo mangta hai hum usse dilane ki koshish karte hain.. hum uske liye sochte hain aur jitna ho sakta hai ache se achaa uske liye karte hai.. iss chakar mein kabhi agar humara bachaa bigad jata hai toh usse humme hi sudharna padta hai.. sahi marg pe humme hi lana padta hai chahe daant ke, maarke yasamjhake.. jis bhi tareeke se lekin hum zaroor usse sahi marg pe late hain. ussi tarah/ humare hi bachee ke samana hai humara mann.. hum isse > duniya ki sab cheezo se behlaye rakhte hain.. lekin agar yeh kabhi marg > se bhatak jaaye toh isse bhi sahi raaste pe lane ka kaam humara hi hai..."> " Hum hathon ki lakeeren dekhte hain, janam kundliyan dekhte hain , milate hain.. bura samay rahu kaal dhoonte hai... lekin woh samjhate hain > .. koi samay bura nahi hota hai.. sab cheezein unhone ne hi banayi hai.. woh samay , humme yaha tak ki humare saath kab kya hona hai yeh > bhi > unhone ne hi teh kiya hai.. bhala kaisa woh maalik galat ho sakta > hai.. > Agar kuch galat hai toh woh humare karm hai jiske karan hum itna > bhugate hain... unki banayi koi cheez kabhi bhi buri nahi ho sakti.." " Have we ever reflected what we want from this life? What we expect from this life? We have to have a logical approach towards our life. In different stages /phases of our life we have different objectives and expectations. When we were young our objective was to do well in school and attain marks. When we grow up our aim was to get a job, get into relationships. But is this our objective really?? Or is there something > deeper than this.Basically whatever objectives we have had, is to obtain > peace of mind and happiness. So through them yes we do obtain peace of mind. But these are just means through which we get Happiness and Peace of mind, it's not an end.. Yes, money is important to live, and Position is also very important in our life. But only having Money won't make u happier. If that were the case, then all the Multimillionaires in this world would be Happy people. Just by having > Position too won't give you peace of mind either. If that were the > case > then > all the dictators , prime Ministers in this world would all have been happy. money and Position are only a section/ part of our life. They are just Means and not ends. Through them we can't achieve Peace of Mind. The heartwill always be on fire. Now we ask how do we achieve Peace of mind? We have to have a logical solution for this. Whatever we think, whatever objectives we make acts as a Magnet and we react accordingly. So if we are thinking about materialistic things then we are naturally drawn towards> them. Have we ever thought abt Spirituality? Have we ever thought about Salvation? We also need to have a logical approach towards this. To react to circumstances in our life we have little or no control at al, we have to work objectively in order to attain what we want..." " If you are walking on the road and someone abuses you, it is very easy that you abuse him back, even a 4 year old child can do the same. so what great are we doing.. It is very difficult to be quiet and just walk away in this situation.. If there's one fool why should the other also become one by acting like thefirst one". Why do we need to go down to the other person's level? Then what will be the difference between the other person and us. By doing this we just degrade our own character. The thing is that we never reflect about these things. We all lack planning and research when it comes to only Spirituality. When we go to buy a piece of cloth we do so much planning, we check the cloth , feel its material, look for our choice color, etc etc. Ironically this is what we need to do in our spiritual life also. We are just being blindly led by others. We all need to have a logical Conclusions. For this we may be required to ask certain questions, get answers but who has time for all this..Since we all go to attend Satsang, at the back of our mind there is definetly a need for spirituality. Therefore the importance of Spirituality..."

" When a Child is in school and is thinking that he should do well in his examination. Just by him merely thinking will ve of no use at all. There will be just panic in his mind, He has to work hard towards achieving this goal. In Life be it our Careers, our relationships, or anything else two things are really important.. that actually matters to all aspects in life that is Time & Attention. Without giving 100% of these two things in anything we cannot be successful in whatever we do. Do we give TIME and Attention to our Spiritual Activity(Meditation- bhajan simaran) We all are not willing to give time to Meditation, then how can we achieve success in Meditation. Just by attending satsangs we cannot attain salvation. Yes, by coming to satsang we create good Karmas good deeds. We all need to rise above our mind and maya. Spirituality is > not just this but learning to feel his divine presence 24 hours a day..."

" Today we all fear different things, basically it is the fear of the unknown that affects most of us.. it is because of our fears this fear that we tend to compromise on many of our things today. We need to remove this fear to live life in his said terms. For instance, if we posses> fear of darkness then before entering a dark room , we will for sure be afraid, but if there is a source of light say a torch or any tohersource that we can make arrangements of before we enter the room then we dont get that kind of fear.. the fear disappears seeing the light in that room because we make the necessary arrangements before we walk in the dark room. Similarly we need to understand that the divine light is also within us, at our places of worship we light up candles and diyas, and ring bells. Have we ever reflected, that these things could have a Symbolic meaning, Have we ever thought , why every religion has the Concept of Sound and Light?? Christ said "If thy eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light" Have we ever tried to understand this. No... rather we all make our own meanings and forget the real message > behind > these. In the Gurbani it's written "Antar jyot nirantar baani"...The > light is within you, and there's a sound continously ringing within > us, 24 > hrs non-stop. That sound helps us to create a relation with the > divine..."

> " A little child holding his father's finger, while visiting a fair, he is immearsed in the surroundings of the fair, he will enjoy the> surroundings only till his Father is holding his hand. The momentthe > child> leaves his father's hand, he gets lost in the same beautiful fair > that> he was enjoying some moments ago... those same attractive > surroundings> will not at all make him happy now. Until and unless we also realize the presence of the creator we won't be able to enjoy his creation. We all cannot enjoy this creation without acknowledging him... When a Guest> comes at our place and we entertain them , but how would we feel if > the> guest leaves without ackowledging us.?? We only ask God to fulfill our wishes, but we don't have time for Meditation, we all need to reflect on our actions..." > > " Can wealth give Happiness? Can Position give Happiness ? Can > Relationships give us Happiness? All this in isolation won't give us > happiness> at all. Yes, a sum total of this would give us some happiness. But > human tendancy is that we tend to go to the extremes. Sometimes we > get so engrossed in relationships, money, etc: so much that we forget > everything else. We have to keep a balance in our life just like we > tell a child > to keep a balance between his studies and games. As it is fondly said > in English, "All work no play makes Jack a dull boy" We all have 24 > hours in a day , which are actually sufficient for us. We all have to > learn > to use our time logically and efficiently so taht we can make the best use of it and try to maintain that balance in all taht we do..." > > " These days knowledge is considered of supreme Importance. It is > considered taht knowledge helps increase our understanding. Knowledge is good, but having knowledge only does not imply understanding. By > applying > Knowledge you get experience and from these experiences (be it good or bad) we understand, we increase our understandings. Coming to satsang, reading sant mat books is only knowledge. similarly when we read a Cookery book. We see all different tyoes of recipies.. But just by looking and reading the recepies we can't satisfy our hunger. We have to follow the procedure specified in the book. Then only our hunger can get satisfied. Gyan Marg is only a means to reach Bhakti Marg. More o> Knowledge without any application will only lead to confusion. We all have a limit in our understanding. When a child is born you don't start> giving him Solid foods immediately, first we feed the child with > Liquids,> then Fluids , Pulps and slowly slowly gradually we begin to feed the > child with Solid foods. The same thing is when we receive Knowledge, > then the application, then our conciouness then we start opening our > horizons. We should build our faith only based on experiences. Therby> meditation is the platform we need to seek that experience, we all need to reflect, how to achieve this experience. and we should understand > that more > knowledge only leads to confusion and nothing else but applied > knowledge is what helps increase our understanding" > > P.S : The above, are not exact words of Babaji. There may be some > mistakes in > them. BABAJIS SPIRITUAL DISCOURSE --- MUMBAI 6th March 2007

There is a line between Self Realisation and God Realisation. What is the meaning of Self Realisation. Self Realisation is a means towards God Realisation. . Self Realisation is a means to understand thyself, to control the self. Most of us are in a hurry in this path, without understanding our Weaknesses and Strenghts.

We are in a hurry, thinking how would we fulfill our objectives. First we have to overcome our Weaknesses and Strenghts. We have to Change our weaknesses to strenghts. There should be a clear understanding of thoughts. And then we should work towards our Objective.

Man has remunance from lower species. All our past tendencies are animal like. There is a saying too, when someone behaves badly, we say Behaving like an Animal. Because we there is this remunance from lower species . Therefore we are getting animal like tendencies.

This Human birth is an opportunity for us to polish ourself. First comes Self realisation and then God realisation comes at the next step. Have you ever thought about this word is "human being"? What does it mean ? It actually means learning to be Human. Once we learn this then comes the next step.

Now the question, Why Meditation? Why Bhajan Simran? Because only through Bhajan and simran we can know ourself. This helps in attaining the objective of Self realization, and then God realization.

This Moment each one of us has some sort of fears. When we are alone we have some feeling of introspection, and we are seeking company. This body is a vehicle, it will go to places where there are healers of comfort level.

Understanding of scriptures is essential. Scriptures could only give you guidance not Knowlegde. The Action of reading scriptures would give rise to Conceptualising. These Concepts must be channelised. Only then would we be able to know what the Reality is. Through the Action we must have some Experience. Then only we can say that we have had some sort of Understanding.

When the Action is taken all illusionary thoughts take a backseat. Meditation is that Action. Through Meditation we get Self Realisation.

When a Child has an Exam, the parents cannot study for the child and give the exam for the child. The child himself has to study. The parents just could make the lesson easier, or create an atmosphere for the child. This is just about Study of Qualifications. But has anyone thought about the Study of Life? Each person has to do his own thing. Each person has to sow the seed and reap the harvest. There is NO LEGACY in this. At the most a conducive atmosphere for Meditation can be provided. But no one else can do it for you. We have to do it ourselves.

We have to stiff the Mind , whereby the inner focus becomes easier to go through. When Thoughts are scattered it becomes even difficult threading a needle. So imagine Meditation.

If we Shake or move our body during Meditation does it have an effect in our Meditation? Yes it does. The Mind will create a ripple effect. When we shake a glass of water after shaking the glass would be still, but the water will have a ripple effect and usually takes longer time to settle down. That is why even BANI says "TAN THIR MANN THIR".

It is a step by step progress. It cannot be obtained Overnight. We should not be in a hurry. We should go step by step. Action by action. Control the Body. Then it would be easy to put the thread through the eye of the needle, that is we would be able to do our Meditation.

If we understand this, or have an insight in this, then we know what is expected. And then it becomes easier for us to attain our Goal.

When we achieve that Goal, that is Self realization. It helps us to understand the DIVINE.

Spirituality is feeling the presence of the Divine 24 hrs a Day.

When a small child is alone, he would be always scared. But when he knows that his Father is next to his side, then why would he be scared. We must be engrossed in Do's and Don't's but instead we should learn the Art of feeling the Presence of the Divine. Babaji was here in the UK on a surprise visit. He not only gave darshan but also gave satsang and then followed it up with a good 1 hour Q&A session. He was in trousers and shirt and covered by a coat as it is really cold out here.

It was a wonderful opportunity to see Him and listen to Him.

Here are some excerpts from his satsang and Q&A session. The wordings may not be exact as it is only what I remember.

In the satsang Babaji said that we do not know what is the objective of our life. We take Naam Daan and then forget the very purpose of getting it. We lose sight of the final objective and do the things which may not be appropriate. There is something we all are not doing and because of that we are here in this kind of weather. (sitting here to listen to the satsang. It was very cold and windy in the tent)

Q&A: 1> What do you mean by Lacto-vegetarian diet? In the food that we get in the airlines they consider egg to be part of the Lacto-vegetarian diet. A> While travelling you should always ask for Hindu/Asian vegetarian food then there will not be any egg in it. I have been travelling for so many years and have never found it difficult. 2> Sometimes the doctor prescribes us some medicines that have fish oil in it. What are we suppose to do? A> There are always alternatives available and we should let the doctor know that we do not take anything containing animal products.

3> The alternative medicines will take three times the time to cure than the one with fish oil. A> Unless it is the question of life and death we should never take such medicines. It is for us to decide whether we need to get cured 3 times faster and add 3 times more the karma to our karmic load.

4> One English woman complimented on the armoury that was there in the mansion reception and wanted to know about it. A> Babaji replied that He was looking around to see what could look good in the mansion. Since the mansion has an oldish look He thought that some statues would look good. When He went around to look for statues then the only ones He could find was of half-naked women. Obviously such statues are not appropriate. (The whole sangat was laughing at this point and Babaji gave a cute smile) He said that then He decided to have some swords and helmets to decor the reception. He said that earlier Huzur used to politely say the things which the others did not follow. Now Babaji says the things and if there are any differences of opinion He insists to solve this by having a round of 'fight' and settle the scores right then and there. (The whole sangat was laughing at this point and Babaji gave a cute smile) Because of this there are no more confrontations and everyone listens :)

5> An old lady: "I have lost my husband and it is very difficult for me to live, Babaji, can you please help?" A> Babaji: "I know that is difficult on your part to have lost your husband after so many years together. But you are seeing this grief from your side only. It is possible that your husband is happy there at the feet of the father and there is no grief on that side. Please be patient and everything will be alright."

6> A young lady: "Babaji I am a seeker and want to know what can I do how do I meditate and be on the path" A> Babaji: "Sister your age now is to study and get along with life. The last thing you want during your exams is an old Baba sitting in front of you. So please concentrate on your studies now and attend satsang regularly. Seekers should not meditate unless they have been initiated otherwise after the actual initiation we will take time to undo the method that we have been following."

7> A young man: "Babaji, you are the Father of everyone of us here. Please call me your son." A> Babaji (smiling): "I am not that old to call you my son. I am still young" (Laughter in sangat)

7a> The same guy: "But Babaji please call me your son. I am only 24" A> Babaji: "If you are 24, I am only 14. I may look old but my heart is still young." (Laughter in sangat). "Brother why do you want to give 'names' to the relation that you have with the Master. This 'name' to the relation is not going to change anything between you and the Master so please do not give importance to this."

8> A man: "Babaji I have been getting dreams since my childhood that Huzur has come and He gave me Naam Daan. I already know the five words before getting initiated. I see things that are going to happen and they do happen. This disturbs me a lot, Babaji please help me." A> Babaji: "Brother, mind is playing games. This could be because of the past lives and this is the way it is showing. You should not worry about it and carry on your duty. Just ignore these things and everything will be alright."

9> A man: "Babaji, I am initiated and I feel that the things that are happening are all your will. I feel that the decisions I take are given by you and I am in your will. But sometimes they feel right and sometimes they are not so right. It is very difficult to predict you Master, what should I do?" A> Babaji: "I am getting better at this with my age. Please do not worry about it." Laughter in sangat)

10> A young lady: "Babaji I want to get initiated and I think that I am following the path and following all the vows and being a vegetarian. Will I get Naam now?" A> Babaji: "Sister, when you are ready for Naam you will automatically know it. There will be a pull from inside to take Naam. Have patience and you will get it one day."

11> A man: "Babaji I have heard that it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be initiated by you rather than from one of your representative. I was initated in the US from your representative so does that mean that I have lost that opportunity? " A> Babaji: "Brother, by initiating you by the Will of the Master you are moulded to follow the path. Do you think that I would have a magic wand that I would do some magic during the initiation that the representative did not have. It does not matter as long as you get Naam daan by the will of the Master. This is the reason that I have stopped giving Naam in the Satsang Ghar in Beas. People then compare and say that I got Naam in 'Sachkhand' you have got it at some other location! Naam has the same value and power irrespective of the city or place that it is given. You have to follow the things that are expected after receiving the Naam. It is you who has to follow as taught to you after getting initiated."

12> A man: "Babaji I was told that by doing SEWA even by a seeker it helps in reducing the load of the KARMA." A> Babaji: "Brother, all such things are just to sugar coat the reality. Sewa does help in creating an atmosphere but it will in no way help in eliminating your karmas. If that was the case then you all would have paid your karma today after the Sewa here. It is only by meditation that your karmas can be eliminated and you can

13> A man: "Babaji, my wife is a satsangi and I am not. I do not follow the path but I want to help her in doing what she is doing. I know that it takes a lot of time. Today for the sewa and then satsang tomorrow and I know that there is something like 2 and half hours of meditation every day!" (Laughter in sangat) A> Babaji: "Brother, if you want to help your wife, you can do the household work that she handles." (Laughter in sangat). "I think that you should respect your wife's decision to follow the path as she is respecting your decision."

14> A man: "Babaji it seems that since the day I have been initiated and after my practice I have gained some power within me." A> Babaji: "Good, then why don't you wear the robes of a sadhu so that people will bow to you and offer you everything. You can be famous by travelling to the different parts of the world. You can take my seat here and I can then take a seat in the audience" (Laughter in sangat)

14a> "Babaji, I went to a pub on night and I was telling the bar tender about this path. He gave £5 and asked me to never come to his place again." A> Babaji: "This is really inspiring. You go to such places and preach the path. I think we should start calling you "Pub Baba." (Laughter in sangat) 14b> "Babaji wherever I apply for a job I am being called for the interview now. In the references section I always write Radha Soami and this could be the reason." A> Babaji: "Brother you should not use the name to gain worldly things. You can always talk to the people about this path and Radha Soami if someone wants to know as to why you are refraining from eating meat or other things. But please do not use this name to gain some materialistic things of the world.

This is what I remember. The words are not the exact as spoken by Babaji. This is what I remember and my interpretation of the session.

Radha Soami.

ABAJI'S SPIRITUAL DISCOURSE : NEW DELHI (Sunday, 8th Oct. 2006)

Sunday, 8th October 2006 –

Today Babaji gave Satsang in Punjabi for about 1.5 hours

(We don't know why Babaji didn't give Satsang in English yesterday which He always gave earlier, we are trying to find the reason behind cancellation of the same) They took a Shabd of `Swami Ji Maharaj' today which was about the importance of Meditation

1. The Saints come to this world to bring us to the path of Spirituality and to make us worship Lord but, after they leave this world we forget their real teachings and start making temples, start worshipping their photos, etc. and forget the real purpose and meaning of Spirituality.

2. We go to the places of worship like Temples, Gurudwaras, donate money there, publicize it and want our names to be carved on the pillars there, this is not real donation, donation should be such that your left hand doesn't know what your right hand is giving.

3. Going to Temples, Church, lighting candles there is not real worship, these are symbolic things, these candles and bells point towards the light and sound which appear during Real Mediation.

4. We have not understood Spirituality as yet, we take it superficially, we do not go deep inside to understand its real meaning and significance but, follow it as a ritual. Even when we come to Satsang we come as a ritual, "karvahee daalne aatey hain yahan, humein iski real value nahee maloom."

5. When you come to Satsang but, do not understand or follow it then it wont be of any benefit for you, it will only become like other religious practices, nothing more. When you come here you should try to understand as to why do you come here and what is its real meaning and importance.

6. If a student goes to School and touches the feet of his teacher, notices what clothes the teacher was wearing, how he looks like, etc. will he learn anything? He will learn something only when he follows what his teacher teaches him and also studies regularly. Similarly, if we come to Satsang and just notice as to what clothes the Master is wearing, try to touch His feet, etc. we will gain nothing. We will learn something only when we understand His teachings and try to follow them too.

7. We always say that we will do Bhajan and Simran when everything is alright, but, the question is that if everything was alright then there would be no need of Bhajan and Simran. We need to do Bhajan and Simran so that everything becomes alright. Do we go to the Doctor when we are well? We go to Him only when we are sick because, then is the need to go to him, there would be no need to go to him if we were fine.

8. We can do everything regularly but, when it comes to Bhajan and Simran, we always say "Kal kar lenge", "We will do it tomorrow", but, the truth is that tomorrow never comes, whatever is there, it is "today", no one has seen whether "tomorrow" will come or not. "Woh kal kabhi nahee aata."

9. When you do Bhajan and Simran, you should understand its importance and do it, if you do it only for formality sake it becomes a ritual.

10. Today you are young and can sit for long hours and do Bhajan and Simran so do not postpone it for the future, do not give excuses that we will do it when our kids will get married, etc. because, then in the old age your health will not cooperate with you and you will not be able to do it much, so start from this young age itself.

11. During Bhajan and Simran you always complain ke "mann nahee lagda", it is only an excuse. Mind has no power of its own, it is you who have given it the power. If a kid keeps asking you for something or the other and you keep giving it the same then he will be spoilt and it is you who will be responsible for that. The moment you stop fulfilling its wishes it will come under control. It is you who have spoilt your mind and it is you only who have to control it now.

12. One cannot control the mind by force, rather forcing the mind can lead to reaction. Mind is always after something or the other, it has many desires, it will not give up those desires until something much better is given to it. Until and unless you attach it to `Naam' or `Shabd' it will not give up worldly pleasures at all. If you have some pennies in your hand and someone asks you for them you will not give them away at all, but, if someone gives you gold coins in return of the same then you will automatically give up pennies and take the gold coins. Similarly when you give a much better thing to the mind, i.e. `Naam' or `Shabd' it will automatically leave the pleasures of the world.

13. We need to be patient on the path of Spirituality because, it is a long and slow path. The results of Meditation are not immediate therefore, one tends to get discouraged. But, the reason for this is that we have been here for many years and have done many Karmas, so until and unless all of them are washed out we cannot experience Spiritual progress. When a utensil is dirty it needs to be cleaned, if it is a little dirty it gets cleaned up soon, if it is too dirty then it takes time to clean it, but, if we completely leave the effort to clean it then how will it be cleaned? Similarly we need to be patient and give time to our Meditation so that our Karmas are washed away slowly and gradually, if we leave it completely then how can we expect to progress on the path at all.

14. We try to follow the physical form of the Master, try to touch His clothes, feet, etc. This is of no use at all. If we do it then we haven't understood the meaning of Spirituality at all. Body is temporary whether it is of the Master or the disciple, both will end up in the cremation ground. The Real Guru is `Shabd' and the Real disciple is `Surat'. The physical form of the Master is only to guide us on the path of Spirituality, what is real is His Shabd form which will actually take our soul inside the inner realms. We should pray to Satguru and request Him to show us His real Radiant form "Guru mohe apna roop dikhao".

15. Babaji narrated the story of Saint Bulleh Shah. Once there was a function at the house of Saint Bulleh Shah and he invited his Guru Inayat Shah to his house but, his Guru sent a representative to attend the same. When his representative went there the relatives of Saint Bulleh Shah insulted him and when he went back to Inayat Shah and told him about it, he got angry at his disciple Bulleh Shah. Bulleh Shah came to know about it and went to his Guru Inayat Shah, dressed as a lady and danced in front of him, Inayat Shah recognized him and said "Tu Bullah hain?", Saint Bulleh Shah fell at the feet of his Satguru and said "Main Bullah nahee Bhulla hain mainu baksh"

16. We have too much `Ego' in us, we forget that we are only small `drops' of the `ocean', we are not ready to merge back to the `ocean', we are more attached to our own identity of being a `drop', the day we are ready to merge into the `ocean' it will clean all our dirt and we will become clean and pure.

17. We should be like beggars at the door of Lord, we should ask for forgiveness from Him, make humble request to Him to shower His mercy and grace on us, then only we can progress on the path of spirituality, we cannot do it ourselves, we can only make an honest effort, rest is in His hands.

P.S: These are not the exact words of Babaji, there may be some mistakes in them.

BABAJI IN AUSTRALIA

Today i want to share some of the hilarious ques as asked in sydney to BABA JI.The answers givn by BABA JI was such tht all the sangat was so happy nd those momemnts become unforgettable nd make me feel happy after thinking tht again.

Again ,m sorry if i will nt be able to replicate that exactly as those were.

Ques. Baba Ji will You please play football with us as I came to know that You played it in England with a family.

Baba Ji- Smiled nd said that i am already playing a game of football with all of you.You guys are throwing all of your responsibilities towards me.nd Me is throwing towards you.Let's see who will do the goal first.

Ques- Baba ji,sab ton pehalan main tuhanu tuhade bete di marraige diyan vadaiyaan deniyaan chahanga. Baba Ji- Kehre bete de gal kar rahe ho tusin?Mere taan saare bache hun.Har roj kise na kise de shaadi hunddi hai.Kis de shaadi de mubarakbaad de rahe ho tusin?

Ques-Baba Ji,before asking You any question i want to tell You is that I am very afraid of.

Baba Ji- Sister why r u afraid of.It should be me who shud be afraid of.I am finding myself in the same situation as if some CSI team is taking a interview of one person by bombarding a lot of question towards him.If i am not afraid of then why shud u.So ask ur ques without being afraid of.

Ques-Baba Ji,kirpa karo mere te,jiven ke tusin saanu Naamdaan den vele dassiya se ke tusin akhan piche apna dhyan ikhadha karna hai.Par jadon main eh kardi haan taan mainu buth jayada roshni dikhayi dindi hai.

Baba Ji- Baba Ji was now really smiling)Beeba, je tuhanu light dikhayi dindi hai taan is vich daran de ki lorh hai. Sari duniya taan is nu dekhan layi taras rahi hai.Shukar karo us parmatma da jo tuhanu eh daat bakhshish hoyi hai.te koshish karo is nu sambhal ke rakhan de.

As Baba Ji was in sydney(Australia) ,so many of the persons were forcing Baba Ji to give them permission to eat some prohibited food,like fertilized eggs,the products abt which we do nt knw whther there is egg in tht or nt.

But Baba Ji replied with a big "NO" to all of that forcing.Example is like such....

Ques-Baba Ji it is very difficult to cope, when we travel from one place to another in planes to get a pure vegetarian diet.What shud v do thn.

Baba Ji- Bhai Sahib, its not so difficult as u said.Nd if that situation occurs by chance then u shud travel without eating anything.U r not going to die in 24 hours of ur travel if you have not eaten anything.

Ques- Baba Ji tusin mainu buht sohne lagde ho.Mera dil karda hai main tuhanu dekhdi rahan.Main ke karan.

Baba Ji- Beeba tuhanu us anderle saroop de darshan karne hun, eh baharle saroop de nai karne.

BT She replied again nd was crying like a small baby that Baba Ji main ke karan,mainu tuhadi aawaj ve buht sohni lagdi hai,dil karda hai sunde rahan,mainu tusin ve buht sohne lagde ho. BABA JI was smiling nw nd He asked next person to put a ques. (This was a wonderful moment of my life)

Ques- Baba Ji thanks for visiting australia nd please come back again. Baba Ji- I have nt gone yet frm here.So you want to send me back as early as possible.Only then i can come back.

Ques- Baba Ji last time you visited australia was six years back .Pls come next time as early as possible.

Baba Ji- Bete, its upon you to make me visit here asap.The things are quality nd quantity.If quantity matters then the total quantity here is even less than the quantity in a small village of punjab.So quantity is not important.Bt the imp thing is quality.So increase ur quality to make me visit here again.Do ur meditation properly .

Nd in the end Baba Ji blessed all the sangat by saying "MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL"

And everyone was knowing GOD is HE HIMSELF.

Babaji's surprise visit Q & Ans in Hong Kong

Q] One girl asked should i forgive someone,actually she n her husband had separated.. A] Babaji said, we have to forgive, cuz the lord forgives us and when we expect to b forgiven then we also have to forgive others Q] One guy said my wife loves you more than she loves me Babaji. A] So Babaji started smiling he is asking that man, why you are jealous or what; so that man said okay no problem then... lol

Some one else writes a leter to Babaji asking abt dreams and their meaning to which the reply is Dreams are only dreams. they have no reality. They are just the working of our sub-conscious mind. They reflect only what we have in our sub-conscious minds. They are not within our control. We should not attach any importance to dreams ortheir absence. We sould try not to give meanings to them. Just enjoy them as if they are plesant and ignore them as if they are unplesant.

Also someone non-initiated approached abt the way of meditation and all To this the reply was, It is not advisable to do any meditation before seeking Naam because it may create complicatins. There is however, no harm in praying to the Almighty for his Mercy and Grace every day. No words are required for a prayer if it orginates from the heart. He understands. Also you may keep Satguru's form in your mind. Q] One lady told babaji, youre so beautiful A] To this Babaji said beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder if you are beautiful inside, everything is beautiful to you he said some ppl might be thinking what are you saying this man (Babaji) has half face of beard and other half or turban.. and he gave the story of akbar birbal in which akbar asked birbal to find the most beautiful baby & birbal gets the first baby he sees so akbar said are u kidding (cuz the baby had chicken pox and other marks) that story..

QUESTION ANSWERS WITH BABAJI - SHIMLA

RADHASOAMI JI!

BELOW ARE THE EXCERPTS OF QUESTION-ANSWERS DURING BABJEE'S RECENT VISIT TO SHIMLA..

Q1.BABAJEE, guru ki najdeeki se abhaav kyon aa jata hai? A:Bibi, aap guru kehte kisko ho?yadi shareer ko kehte ho to uska apna dayra hota hai, najdeek ya door hone se koi fark nahi padta. mere pareevar walon ko bhi utni hi pareshani aati hai jitni aapko. najdeek aur door se koi fark nahi hota.

Q2.BABAJEE, mujhe satsang aur sewa mein aane nahi dete,mera dil bahut karta hai. mujhe aana chahiye ya nahi? A:Bibi, asli sewa to bhajan-simran hai. bahari sewa to 1 jariya hai. apne ghar ki jimmedari nibhani hai par dono mein balance rakhna hai.

Q3.BABAJEE, mein beas bhi sewa karta hoon aur yahan bhi karta hoon, simran bhi karta hoon par mann mein bure khayal aate hain. A:Bhai sahab, bure khayal se 5-7 min ke liye khushi milti hai par sari umar guilt raha. karm bana liya par kamaya kya? agar main 10-15 din ki mauj maar li par sari umar ka pachtawa raha to kamaya kya?

Q4.BABAJEE, kehte hain agar kisi ko kuch bata do to daya mehar khatam ho jati hai. ab main question poochun to aap daya-mehar wapis to nahi le loge?ab main poochun ya na poochun? A:Beta agar jyada hai to chithi dal ke pooch lena agar general hai to pooch lo.

Q5.BABAJEE, jab main satnam waheguru japti hoon to meri surat lag ke yahan(maathe ko haath laga ke)ujala ho jata hai fir main oopar ja kar ret ke maidan mein beth jati hoon fir ghabra jati hoon aage kuch nahi hota. A:Beta aap ne namdan liya hai?nahi, bibiji fir aapne dhyan nahi karna.

Q6.BABAJEE, kya humein satsang ke samay simran karna chahiye? A:Beta, hum ulta karte hain, jab naukari par jate hain to ghar ka dhyan karte hain aur jab ghar hote hain to naukari ke baare mein sochte hain. mere kehne ka ye matlab nahi lena ki simran nahi karna.satsang ke samay agar karna chahte ho badi khushi se kar sakte ho. har cheej ka samay hota hai, satsang time satsang suno, simran time simran karo.

Q7.BABAJEE, mere se galti ho gayi maine kisi ko simra(naam) bata diya hai.aap mere se baksheesh wapis to nahi le loge? A:Bibi,aapne nahi batane the.agar maalik 1 bar jo cheej de deta hai, wapis nahi leta.

Q8.BABAJEE,maine usse 4 naam pooche the, fir bataye the. A:Beta aage se nahi batana,agar kisi ko poochna hai to dere se ya uske secretary se pooche.

Q9.BABAJEE humein satsang share karna chahiye ya nahi? A:Bhai sahab jaroor batana chahiye par yaad kisko rehta hai?uth kar bahar tak nahi jate ye bhi pata nahi hota vani ka shabad kaun sa liya hai. asgar yad rehta hai to jaroor batao. ruhaniyat ki baat hajam karo aur satsang ko share karo.

Q10.BABAJEE,mujhe dhyan karte samay aansoo bahut nikalte hain aur main badi disturb hoti hoon. A:Bibi,saare taraste hain ki baksheesh ho. agar aapko baksheesh mili hai to aap keh rahe ho wapis le lo. beta ahi baat hai uski yaad mein aansoo nikalne chahiye.

Q11.BABAJEE, main 6-8 ghante gair-satsangi mein rehti hoon fir simran ka mahol kaise banega? A:Bilkul galat! aaj ke baad mere sath "gair-satsangi" ki baat mat karna. main majhab khatam karne ki koshish kar raha hoon aur aap naya majhab bana rahe ho. satsangi aur gair satsangi aap is tarah kaise keh sakte ho? sab jeev malik ke banaye hue hain. aap apni jagah theek ho wo apni jagah.

Q12.BABAJEE, ghar mein bacche bahut shararatein karte hain. A:Beta, agar bache ab masti nahi karenge to kab karenge?agar wo shararat nahi karenge to aap kahoge ki kya ho gaya hai.agar bade hokar karenge, aap se sambhale nahi jayenge.

Q13.BABAJEE, daya karo. A:Abhi kami hai? unhone to bahut daya kar di ab aap apne oopar thodi daya karo.

Q14.BABAJEE,mujhe 3 mahine ho gaye naamdan liye,meri surat yahan tak pahunch jati hai aage nahi jati. A:Beta parakh nahi karni.aapne mann mein nahi lana. Beta, 1 balloon dhage se bandha hota hai,jab dhaga tod do to veh apne aap oopar udd jata hai.aap surat ko dheela chod do veh apne aap oopar badh jayegi.relax hokar simran karo. Q15.BABAJEE,mann nahi lagta kirpa karo. A:Jo pehle hui hai use to sambhal lo.

Q16.BABAJEE,mera duniya mein koi nahi hai, main bahut dukhi hoon. A:Beta! jiska koi nahi hota uska malik hota hai.aur to chodo apne bache bhi sath nahi dete.

Q17.BABAJEE,main simran karta hoon par mera dhyan nahi lagta. A:Beta aap simran hi kar sakte ho. hilte hue pani mein shakal nahi dekh sakte. simran se ekagrata aayegi,ekagrata se dhyan aayega.dhyan tum jabardasti nahi la sakte apne aap aayega.

Q18.BABAJEE, maine HUZUR se nam liya hai,maine aapka dhyan karna hai ya unka?

A:Beta maine pehle bhi vinti ki hai apne simran karna hai dhyan apne aap chahe main aaon ya wo aaye.

Q19.BABAJEE, apne kaha hai simran nahi karna. kya hun radhasoami ka simran bhi nahi kar sakte? A:Beta jab tak nam nahi milta, aapne simran nahi karna.agar aap radhasoami ka simran karoge to aapko adat pad jayegi, fir jab apko 5 shabad ka nam milega, to apko problem ayegi.

Q20.BABAJEE, baksh lo.

A:Beta, samne khade hokar kahoge baksh lo to isse kuch nahi hona.kshama bhi tumhare ander hai aur saja bhi. karni karo.

Q21.BABAJEE, aap kehte ho ruhaniyat mein umar nahi dekhi jaati. A:Beta, har cheej ka samay hota hai.agar bache ko heera de do to weh uski kadar nahi karta, wahi heera kisi bade ko de do, weh dag nahi lagne dega.jab waqt ayega,simran bhi mil jayega.

Q22.BABAJEE, 20 saal ho gaye namdan liye simran nahi banta. A:Bibi fir kya karein?

Q23.BABAJEE daya karo.

A:Maine nahi karni,main bahut kanjoos hoon.1 baar kisi ne HUZUR maharaji se question kiya ki maine sawan singh maharaji se nam liya hai,mere oopar daya karo.unhone jawab diya jab unki daya khatam ho jayegi,tab mere pas aa jana. Q24.BABAJEE, jab main simran karti hoon,adha hissa sunn ho jata hai surat oopar badh jati hai to main ghabra jati hoon. A:Bibi, jism ki problem hai? Haan ji!

Bibi, jism ke rogon ka simran se koi talluk nahi hai.jism ka talluk jism se hai,simran ka simran se.bhajan simran karne se koi mara hai? AGAR MAR JAYE TO ISSE ACHI MAUT KOI NAHI.GHABRANA NAHI CHAHIYE.

Q25.BABAJEE,aapne pichle satsang mein bataya tha aajadi aur gulami,iska fark batao. A:Beta aapko kya lagta hai hum aajad hain?jab apni marji se kuch kar hi nahi sakte to hum gulam hi hain.koi desh ke liye kuch kar raha hai,koi bachon ke liye.hum to gadhe to tarah bojh se lade hue hain.

Q26.BABAJEE, sapne ko kis tarah samajhna chahiye? A:Sapne to sapne hote hain agar ache sapne aate hain to enjoy karo,agar bure aate hain to use bhool jao.

Q27.BABAJEE,mujhe pehle to aapke darshan hote the ab nahi hote. A:Beta main tumhare saamne baitha hoon.agar tum apna muh doosri taraf mod lo to mera kya kusoor hai?main to waheen baitha hoon tumne hi muh doosri taraf kar liya hai. Q28.BABAJEE, duniya ke kaante bahut chubhte hain. A:Bhai sahab, bade maharaji farmaya karte the duniya ke kaante khatam nahi hone,apne peiron mein chappal pehan lo.

Q29.Radhasoami dad!Dad,jab hum koi galti karte hain to kiase pata lagta hai hum to har step par galti karte hain.kaise pata lage ki hum galti kar rahe hain? A:Beta insan galtiyon ka putla hai,jub hum galti karte hain humein khud ko pata chalta hai hum galti kar rahe hain.yeh kaise ho sakta hai ki hum galti karein aur humein pata na chale?

Q30.BABAJEE, kabhi to lagta hai ki aap naraj ho. A:Yeh to apni-2 soch par depend karta hai.agar hum simran karte hain to babajee kush lagte hain agar hum nahi karte to lagta hai naraj hain.

Q31.BABAJEE,apni sangat ko samjhao ye satsang nahi sunti,amal nahi karti.

A:Beta hum apne aap ko sudhar sakte hai doosron ko nahi.humein apne aap ko acha banana hai.

Q32.BABAJEE, kal mujhe neeche kheechta hai aur dayal oopar jane nahi deta(to babajee ne kaha aap galat keh rahe ho, shabad neeche nahi aane deta). A:Beta aap galat keh rahe ho.kal aur dayal ki barabar ki takat hai.bada kaun hai kal ya dayal?kal ko to humne hauaa(scare crow) bana rakha hai,wah to apni duty kar raha hai.wah to 1 judge ki tarah hai,humare karmon ke hisab se humein saja deta hai,wah to malik ka hukum manta hai.

Q33.BABAJEE, dhyan nahi lagta.

A: Maine lagana bhi nahi hai.

BABAJI'S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SESSION (CANADA)

Q1. Maharaj ji, I sit in meditation. I used to have darshan & even listen to shabad. Then I had some problem. I told my friend, she advised me to write a letter to you. But I do not know how to write. So I told my entire problem to my friend and told her to write. Since that day, everything has stopped. Maharaj ji, it is not my fault; I do not know how to write. Babaji - Continue doing bhajan simran. Q. Maharaj ji, I do every day for 4-6 hours. Babaji - Have Patience and Continue with bhajan, simran

Q2. Why did the lord make this creation? Why did he make good & bad karmas? And then we have to do the meditation because of our karmas. Why? Babaji - If you explain to a 4 yr. old child, how he was born will not understand. But when he grows old, in time, he will understand. When you reach that stage (Lord's Stage/Realization) by higher mediation, you can ask the Lord or you will automatically get the answers on your own...

Q3. Master, is initiation enough to achieve salvation? Babaji - Initiation is like a bulldozer. If you do your meditation, you will go along with it. But if you do not, still you will be dragged along. This will cause you more pain and suffering. Initiation is just not enough. Action is important!

Q4. Master, I am cooking meat for my family. Am I sinning? Babaji - Sister you have to do your duty & create harmony in the house, you are just doing your duty. You need favorable surroundings to meditate. Continue your bhajan simran. Q5. Maharaj ji, if we stop killing animals, what will happen to the world?

Babaji - If you have no right to give a life, you have no right to take a life.

Q6. Master, can you tell us the difference between wishful thinking & destiny?

Babaji - Wishful thinking is what you think, destiny is what takes place.

Q7. Before my marriage, I dreamt of the type of boy I would like to marry and it came out to be true! What would you call that? Babaji - Call it whatever you want.

Q8. Master, is it wrong to beat our children as a form of punishment? Babaji - Brother, it is always better to explain and talk to your children with love and affection. Nothing has ever been gained by violence. Try to reason with your children and give them your point of view till they understand. What can be gained with love cannot be gained with beating or punishment. Q9. I am initiated by Maharaj Charan Singh and I want to see my Master. How much of Charan do we see in you? Babaji - I am not here to replace anyone. Your Master is yours. You are just here to have my Darshan.

Q 10. Why does an honest man suffer the most? Babaji - Again it is your own conception. How do you know that it is their suffering? To them it might be and mean happiness.

Q 11. Why do we get irritated? Babaji - Are you perfect?

Q. No!

Babaji - Then why get irritated at others faults.

Q 12. Maharaj ji. In the West people are so corrupt and yet they are economically advanced and are happier. Babaji - They may be economically advanced but not spiritually advanced.

Q 13. Master, everything is based on TATVAS, what are they? Babaji - Every creation is made out of elements. Animals, birds and reptiles, etc., have 1, 2, 3, or 4 elements. Only human beings have all the 5 elements. It is the combination of these elements that make life on this earth.

Q 14. Master, our life span is not based on the number of days or months we live but by the number of breaths we take. When we exercise, we breathe more heavily. So does that mean that our life span is getting reduced?

Babaji - (Master smiling) No! Brother, just like we sometimes say: "It's raining cats & dogs." It does not literally mean cats & dogs.

Q 15. Master, can a seeker achieve salvation? Babaji - We have to first find out completely about this path which we are intending to follow. When we are sick, we go to a doctor; he diagnoses and then gives us the appropriate medicine. At this moment, you have to fully understand Sant Mat and be sure that it is the right Path for you. And then you may get Initiation, do meditation and achieve your goal.

Q 16. Master, if we have temptation to do something wrong, how should we avoid it? Babaji - Attend regular satsang. It is a constant reminder and a hammering that helps us to keep our ideas and minds straight. This can help you from falling into the traps of temptation.

Q 17. Sat guru, who controls the world, Kal or Dayal? Babaji - Dayal! Kal is only under Dayal. In this world if you make an offence the government cannot do much. It is only the Judge who can punish or imprison you!

Q 18. Master, I am in medical career & there we have to dissect so many animals. By doing this, do we create karmas? Babaji - Every breath that we take creates karma. Every action taken by us has to follow with the consequent reactions. You have to draw a line somewhere. Sant mat has told you what is right & wrong. It is up to you to decide.

Q 19. Master, can you throw some light on free will and destiny regarding meditation?

Babaji - We have a limited free will. We have a choice to any action- for e.g. as to which foot to put in front, the left or the right, when we start walking after getting down from a car. But of course, we are bound by the reaction of that action. Q 20. Master, is mercy killing allowed in Santmat? Babaji - What you cannot give, you cannot take. If you cannot give a life, you have no right to take a life.

Q 21. Master, is it right to give alms to beggars in India? Babaji - It is good to share with everyone what you have. If the money you give to beggars helps them to buy food-it good. But if he uses that money wrongly - to buy alcohol, then that karma we have to bear. So do what you feel comfortable with and use your judgment.

Q 22. Master, I am longing to have a close Darshan. Can you please grant us?

Babaji - There are 4000 people here. If I give close Darshan to everybody, what will happen to me? Moreover you should crave for Darshan inside, not physical Darshan. Your body has to be left behind when we die, and so do I.

Q 23. Master, can you bless me and give me initiation? Babaji - We are all struggling souls on this earth. If we were not sinners, we would not be here. The day we are perfect we will go back to the lord. He will call us! Q 24. In Dera, many sewadars ask personal questions as to how many hours you meditate. Is it wrong? Babaji - Tell them: "None of your business"

Q. Maharaj ji, is that not impolite? Babaji - You may just say: "It is personal. I do not wish to answer."

Q 25. Master, if some one is in the room, how can we sit in the shabad position?

Babaji - Sit in simran position & listen to shabad.

Q 26. Maharaj ji, I have never seen you so close. I had heard you are very beautiful.

Babaji - It is better you leave it that way. You will break the illusion.

Q 27. Maharaj ji, what if our faith disappears by the time we receive initiation?

Babaji - Make it more stronger brother. It is all the more reason to wait & take initiation. Q 28. Maharaj ji, when should we switch from bhajan to simran? Babaji - That was explained very clearly during initiation.

Q 29. Master, do thoughts create karmas? Babaji - No, only if you put them into action. Thoughts lead to actions and then it is difficult to resist those thoughts - with the result we end up creating bad karma.

Q 30. Master, there has been a lot of favoritism in giving seva? Babaji - How would you like to do? Can you do the selections?

Q. No. Babaji - Brother, they are doing the best they can. If you cannot do it, please do not point fingers at others. They have given the seva to the people, who they think, according to their judgment, are capable of executing them.

Q 31. Master, why is it that they do not give seva to non- satsangis. In Beas there is no such thing. Everyone is allowed to do seva? Babaji - There must have been a lot (excess) of sevadars. This is just a way of the organizers of cutting down the number of sevadars as they will not be required.

Q 32. Master, why is initiation important? Why is not eating meat enough? Babaji - Sometimes just by doing a certain action is not enough. You have to channelize them in the right direction. Sometimes you can be running around the whole day (in circles), and you may not have achieved anything.

Q 33. Master, my seva is giving lifts to people to satsang. Master, can my desire be fulfilled of you sitting in my car? Babaji - Brother, if I sit in everyone's car, what will happen to me? Q. I am talking only of my car. Will it be fulfilled? Babaji - Will see.

Q 34. Master, when would you start granting initiation? Babaji - When HE wishes.

Q 35. Master, should we pray for desires? Babaji - The more desires are fulfilled; the more new ones will be created. You should ask the Lord, for the Lord Himself, to do your bhajan, simran and merge with the Lord.

Q 36. Maharaj ji, can I be initiated by Rajneesh?

Babaji - You have to choose what is right for you.

Q 37. We are all unhappy in this world. Is God unhappy too? Babaji - When a child is sick, the mother too feels pain, mostly more pain.

Q 38. Maharaj ji, for two years, I have been sitting in meditation and it was all peaceful. Recently when sitting, it attracts me to lower centers and then it destroys meditation for the next few weeks. Babaji - Strengthen your meditation. Ups and downs do come. The mind is very strong and Kal will do his duty of not allowing you to reach God when he sees you are trying to go out of his clutches. You have to be more powerful than mind and Kal and with persuasion and dedication, you can overcome them.

Q 39. Maharaj ji, I have been recording audiotapes and I am very good at it. I have won a lot of awards and appreciations. It is all with your Grace. Can you help me further? Babaji - Brother, there are too many RS shabad cassettes out. Do not do it. Whatever is there right now is enough. The mind wants variety. One must channelize all energy only into meditation. The consumers should not buy tapes from outside Dera.

Q 40. Maharaj ji, my father was a seeker. My father died and I know he is at peace. When I die, will I be able to meet him? Babaji - Sister, some learn the easy way, some learn the hard way. Once our karmic relations/associations are over, we have to leave this world by one way or other and only HE will decide how, when and where. Once the soul leaves, they don't know who they are. There is no mother, no father, and no king as in this world. This world is a stage; we all are puppets and actors playing our parts. Once our body is finished, we disperse and don't know who is who. If we remain attached to our past we are getting confused.

Q 41. Maharaj ji, you said in God's court there is no caste, no color. Then how come our parents make us marry the man of the same caste and we have to be obedient to them? Babaji - No parent will take a wrong decision for their children. They always think well because they love us. Every caste has their customs and rules made by our forefathers according to the background and situations during those times long back. It is difficult to change them because it is easier to adjust to our own customs, habits, attitudes, etc; which we have been used to and have been following all this time. Q 42. Maharaj ji, I have a lot of back pain. I have shown the doctor and there is something wrong in the disc. I cannot sit too long. Babaji - Sister, lie down and do your bhajan simran. Q. I feel sleepy when I lie down. Babaji - Only when doing bhajan simran you feel sleepy. When doing other things, you do not feel sleepy! Try and you will succeed!

Q 43. Maharaj ji, we are so happy to see you here that we feel like crying. Babaji - Then don't see my face!

Q 44. Maharaj ji, I am a seeker and sometimes when I think of you, I cry a lot. My mother has told me that those tears are very precious. Babaji - Sister, crying is just an emotion. You should learn to control your emotions. We should learn how to channelize these tears.

Q 45. Maharaj ji, when we talk of Tim Horton's, the first thing that comes to our mind is coffee and doughnuts. When we say "Radha swami" the first thing we do is raise folded hands. What does Radha Soami means? Babaji - Radha means soul; Soami means father. Therefore Radha Soami means Father of the Soul.

Q 46. Maharaj ji, when a person is totally gone and we are using modern science to revive a person, is it right or we should leave it to nature?

Babaji - Sister, you should take that decision. If you think right to leave it to nature, why not leave everything to nature. If you had a headache, don't you take the action to take medicine?

Q. Yes

Babaji - Then why don't you leave it to nature? You have no right to take a life, if you can't give one.

Q 47. Maharaj ji, we commit a lot of sins. How can we be forgiven? Babaji - You must realize your mistakes and do not do them again.

Q. Master, please forgive us.

Babaji - Master is ever ready to forgive his children. Can you forgive yourselves? Q 48. Master, can I have some seva in Beas? Babaji - Write to the secretary.

Q. Master, nothing can take place without your Grace. Babaji - First write the letter.

Q 49. Master, whose dhyan should we do of? Babaji - Do dhyan of your master.

Q 50. Master, my father was a seeker and he died. Would you take care of seekers? Babaji - The day the soul has yearning for the Master, HE takes care of those souls.

Q 51. Master, my brother's friend was sitting in bhajan. He sat for 1 & ½ days. Then we showed him to the doctor and he said that he was dead.

Babaji - Brother, why do we sit in bhajan? To go away from this world and leave it behind! Q 52. Maharaj ji, all mystics and saints came down to earth to create peace. Then why did the tenth guru raise sword? Babaji - Brother, we cannot question them. When you reach that stage of consciousness you can. They knew what they were doing.

Q 53. Master, there are situations we cannot handle. Babaji - Do simran & leave the rest to the Master.

Q 54. Maharaj ji, your posture is so straight, you don't even move. How is that?

Babaji - Practice makes you perfect.

Q 55. Maharaj ji, yesterday you said you would come again soon. How soon and where?

Babaji - I said soon. Let's leave it at that.

Q. (But he insisted) Babaji - Brother, don't try to pin me down. If you pin me down, I will also pin you down and ask you when are you going to fulfill the promise you made at the time of initiation?

Q 56. Master, what should satsangis talk before and after satsang? Babaji - Brother, we know what is good and what is wrong! Sant mat has laid down the guidelines. You have to decide for yourself. Nobody can tell you what to do every minute of our life. Whatever takes you towards meditation is good and what takes you away from meditation is bad.

Q 57. Master when can we receive initiation? Babaji - Patience is a virtue.

Q 58. Master, you said: Don't take what you can't give- what about mosquitoes & cockroaches? Babaji - Sister, we have to live in this world and we create karmas. Some karmas can be burnt with meditation. If you wear a light shirt on your body, you can easily take the load of your single shirt. But if some one puts 200lbs on your head, you would bend. It is too heavy.

Q. So, you are telling me it is better the mosquito bites me than to kill it? Babaji - Well, if you can take it, it is fine.

Q 59. Master as seekers, can we meditate? Babaji - It is advisable not to meditate. Seekers should attend satsang and read more scriptures and be sure of the path.

Q 60. To love Master more and more, we should get an opportunity to come closer & closer to the Master? Babaji - You see your boss everyday. Do you love him more everyday? You probably hate him.

Q 61. Maharaj ji, my parents are dead. In due course, I will forget them. Will we forget Maharaj ji (Charan Singh ji) too? Babaji - This is a circle, the more meditation you do, and the more love comes in you. The more love comes, the more meditation you do.

P.S : All the words mentioned here are not exactly Babaji's. There may be some mistakes in them.

BABAJI IN HOUSTON In Houston, one white lady asked Baba Ji, do you like chocolate? Baba Ji replied.."No, somehow i could never adapt to taste of chocolate...i never eat it."

She continues, "Baba Ji, I had a dream that you came to my house and had a chocolate cake"

Baba Ji replied "Sister, I always come but most of the time you are not there!"

When I heard this, i was awed...he is always with us, its us who are missing his presence.

Radhasoami

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