In this discourse, Sushree Diwakari Devi Ji focused on the teachings of Shri Kripalu ji Maharaj emphasizing the nature of true happiness, spiritual growth, and devotion to God. Diwakari Devi Ji begins by explaining the fleeting nature of worldly happiness and contrasts it with the eternal, infinite happiness that comes from spiritual realization and devotion to God. According to the teachings, this happiness is found within the soul and cannot be attained through material pursuits.
Nar tanu guru sang Govind Radhey
Prem pipasa tino lakshya dila de
Didi Ji says that Shree Maharaj Ji in this Doha reveals that there are three types of Grace: "nartanu" (human life and body), "Guru sang" (spiritual guidance) about which she talked about in part 1 of her speech. The third grace is "pipasa" (thirst or hunger for knowledge). Didi Ji then emphasizes the rarity of human life and the importance of using this opportunity to connect with God through devotion and remembrance.
The third grace, "pipasa," refers to the intense longing for spiritual knowledge, which is compared to the hunger of a beggar who does not give up despite rejection. DidiJi stresses that this longing, driven by an insatiable desire for truth, is the key to spiritual progress.
The ultimate goal of the path is to achieve a deep connection with God, and this requires cultivating faith and love. Didi Ji concludes by urging the devotees to nurture their longing for God and to deepen their spiritual practice, as the blessings of God and the guidance of the Guru are essential in reaching the divine realization.
The talk serves as an encouragement to keep faith, engage in devotion, and intensify the spiritual journey with the guidance of a true Guru.
Memorable Quotes from the Discourse:
"Every individual soul, from a tiny ant all the way to Brahma aspires for happiness."
"Whatever we consider happiness in the world only depletes and diminishes with the passage of time."
"That happiness is infinite, it is unlimited, it is immeasurable, it is never overcome by death and sickness or illness, and anything like that."
"So Shri Maharaj Ji tells us that we have been running in the wrong direction."
"And in regards to naratanu, this human life, this human body that we have, been granted by God's mercy."
"This third Grace of God, it manifests as an insatiable hunger, a desperate yearning to understand and seek the truth."
"So knowledge itself takes the form of love, where an individual, an aspirant, desires to visualize, to meet God."
"So the obstacle lies not in God's Divine presence. No, it lies in the lack of our faith and awareness. That's where the problem is."
"So to really know God, all we have to do, Shri Maharaja simplifies it so much for us, all we have to do is just look within with full faith and conviction, knowing that he's already there."
"Devotional love is proof of knowledge, and vanity and pride are signs of ignorance."
"So, if you have found the true path, the authentic path, you can proceed rapidly on your path toward God. But if your path is incorrect, you may spend your entire life treading that path, but to no avail because the path itself is misleading."
"He's (God) easily accessible to the one who has a longing heart for Him, who has an intensely longing heart for Him."
"A true lover of God always remains in that intense feeling of longing and love for God. That ultimately culminates in the realization of God's Divine vision."
"So Goswami Tulsi Das ji says that knowledge appears as faith and according to the intensity of that faith, one desires to meet God. And that desire or longing is known as love."
The wisdom shared through these quotes highlights the profound journey of faith, longing, and Divine realization. It reminds us that the path to spiritual enlightenment is not defined by mere rituals or superficial practices, but by an intense and unwavering desire to connect with the Divine. Through devotion, patience, and surrender to God's will, we can transcend the limitations of this world and attain the eternal bliss that our souls truly seek.
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