Uttarakhand: Mussoorie; Chamoli; and Jaspur Zones

Here are some inspiring messages of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj from Her holy discourse of 28^th July, blessed during Zonal level Virtual Samagam of Uttarakhand.

1. Humans can have divine and humanistic virtues only when they connect with the Almighty Nirankar.

2. A tree is never told to become a tree. It’s leaves and flowers etc. all blossom naturally. But, humans have always been preached to become a human. Humans are away from righteousness because they are away from God.

3. If we have to instill some good habit in children, we tell them to do those acts in front of us, while we observe them. Likewise, if we remember that we are perpetually under the observation of Nirankar, we would never digress from righteous behaviour.

4. A man can become both, a devil or a divine being. The mindful remembrance of God along with wise company can make us a good human being.

5. It is said “you are not defined by who respects you, rather you are defined by who you respect”. If we judge or discriminate against others on the basis of caste, language, color etc. we are far from becoming a human also.

6. We should accept and learn to stay with the variations created by God.

7. The world will change only when we start changing ourselves.

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Here are some life changing messages from the holy discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as delivered on Sunday, 25^th July, 2021 during the virtual Samagam.

1. Every moment spent in mindful remembrance of this formless Nirankar is blissful. We regularly say ‘Tera roop hai ye sansar’ (This world is your manifestation), which means that everything that we see or feel, has originated from Nirankar. When we remove this Maya, we are left with only Nirankar. As an example, all milk products have milk as their base and all forms of water; whether it is ice or steam, have the same chemical composition of H2O. We have to connect with the source.

2. Some people think that if they are leading their life, with complete fulfillment of their worldly duties with sincerity; they don’t need to remember God or attend Satsang. But, the fact remains that anything done without remembrance of Nirankar, is nothing but, Maya (Illusion); as without God, every act gives attachment or ego. Only Nirankar is eternal, rest everything is ephemeral.

3. When we get emotionally connected to someone, we feel sad to see them depart from our lives. But, we should move on with fond memories and lessons from their lives, instead of being sad for the loss.

4. It is natural to have affection in worldly relations but, our attachment should not be so overwhelming, that it starts to give us pain. This is all a mind game. Thus, we should connect our mind with the eternal God and remain stable.

5. The aim of human birth is attainment of God Knowledge. After knowing this truth, every moment becomes blissful with acceptance and realisation. A life of one day or one hundred years, whatever we are blessed with after Brahmgyan, is truly joyous.

6. For a little child, whatever is in front of him; is the truth for him. His attention gets shifted to another thing the moment first one is removed. We also practice the same. Even when we know what has to be given priority in our life, we start paying attention to other unimportant things.

7. In many combat sports like boxing, the players are trained to tolerate the pain from the punches. After a while, the player is conditioned not to feel the pain. In life too, it is our choice whether we want to complain about the pain or handle and tolerate the same with our wisdom.

8. Sometimes, tolerance is wise but, to be tolerant with unreasonable behaviour is also not appropriate. For example, in cases of domestic violence, we should try to talk, explain and find the root cause of anger and violence. We can even go to the extent of finding solutions through psychological counseling. But, if even after all these efforts, things do not change, it is not wise to stay in such circumstances.

9. Our body, mind and possessions are a gift of God to us. We should be tolerant, no doubt but, if someone or something is harming us beyond the limits of reason, we should make sure that we are not letting them harm our body or mind, which belong to God.

10. May Nirankar bless everyone with calmness and stability, along with the wisdom of what to tolerate and what not to.

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Eastern Uttar Pradesh Zones:
Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Khushi Nagar and Varanasi

Here are some inspiring and spiritually motivating messages from the holy discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as delivered on 21^st July, 2021 during the virtual Samagam of Eastern UP :

1. Faith on Almighty God can be established only by the Darshan (audience) of this formless through Brahmgyan, very much like we believe in material things, only once we see them with our eyes. The one who receives this knowledge, makes efforts to share it with others. 

2. This world has been equated with a chamber of coal, which invariably leaves a black spot on our clothes if we happen to go through it. We are imbued by the impact of our company. If we go through a garden of flowers, we will certainly enjoy its fragrance. Likewise, if we knead dough, the flour sticks to our hands. Bad company will similarly leave a negative impact on our behaviour and life. 

3. Saints always seek the name of God. They value time at their disposal. At times, when someone dies, we regret not having given importance to their words, while they were alive. We remember their positive contributions. It is better if we value them while they are with us. We thus need to take care of our relationships and responsibilities with principles of loving devotion. We should abstain from judgements and assumptions. 

4. God cannot be realised till we have a true seeking and quest for God Knowledge. True seeking can make us know God in a moment. Otherwise, despite being so near, we fail to realise Him. 

5. We have to love everyone with equanimity. But, this should not only be a fancy dialogue but, a part of our practical life. Everyone has shortcomings but, he who improves upon himself, is supreme. Recognising our own mistakes, let us pray to Nirankar for wisdom to get rid of them, one by one.

6. It is both easy and difficult to connect to God, because the attachments of this material world digress us at every step of life. Many devotees say that they can’t concentrate on Nirankar during Simran. That’s because we keep thinking about our wordly attachments while doing Simran. 

7. Let’s refrain from committing intentional mistakes, because these do not get forgiven. We usually pray for Sewa but, when we are actually given Sewa, we start making excuses that our situations and state of mind are not conducive to do Sewa. The world is ever changing, thus situations will never be perfect according to us at any time. When then will we be ready to do Sewa? We should gladly accept Sewa with gratitude, whenever we get an opportunity to do so. This is the mark of an enlightened soul. 

8. May Nirankar bless all with the best of health, mind and possessions. May all continue to do Sewa, Simran and Satsang with a pious feeling. The presence of Nirankar should be prevelant like we effortlessly breathe every moment. 

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Here are some blissful blessings from the holy discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, on 18^th July, 2021 during the Virtual Sunday Samagam:

1. Every year, saints use to come to Mussoorie and enjoyed the cool weather along with devotional bliss. But, such weather provides joy, only when there is peace in the heart.

2. Today, we heard the constant mentioning of the Sewa I was bestowed with, three years ago. I pray to the Sadh Sangat to bless me that I can give my hundred percent to this Sewa.

3. We should always remember the importance and maintain the decorum of Satsang. We have to keep our demeanour dignified and listen attentively to the messages of saints.

4. A mistake if repeated once or twice is acceptable. But, if the same mistake is repeated continuously, then it does not remain a mistake but, an act done on purpose. 

5. Once, a couple visited their friends. That family was going somewhere and left their baby to be taken care by the visiting couple. The couple spoiled an expensive carpet by dropping something. They thought they should either blame the child or slip the soiled side of the carpet under the sofa. But, then their conscience didn’t allow them to lie. They finally decided to stay truthful. Truth is undoubtedly supreme.

6. We usually find excuses and hide our mistakes but, point out the shortcomings of others in a moment. Instead of this, we should cover up the mistakes of others and try to reflect and improve upon our faults. Our intentions should always be pious.

7. Innocence is forgivable but, not intentional wrongdoings. We must improve our character in the mirror of Almighty God’s presence.

8. If someone hurts us, we feel the pain. Let this pain be a lesson, so that we do not inflict the same onto others. 

9. In the end, I would once again pray to the holy congregation to bless me with the strength to perform my Sewa with devotion and dignity. 

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Yet another International Samagam and an opportunity to learn from the teachings of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj. Here are some blissful messages from the discourse of Her Holiness as delivered during the 16^th July, 2021 virtual programme:-

1. All species of animals, right from a fly that lives for a day to a tortoise that survives for hundreds of years; they all eat, sleep and do other routine activities between birth and death. How then are humans different from them, if we also do the same and depart?  Brahmgyan is the actual purpose of attaining this human birth.

2. Our life and character should be illustrated with Love, Compassion, Tolerance and Humility etc after receiving Brahmgyan. We should accept a Brahmgyani’s word saying ‘Satvachan’ but, if we find someone guiding us against Gurmat, then we have to remain vigilant and aware. We should try to talk with them about the importance of Gyan in life.

3. When sometimes there is an argument in family or work place, it is better to remain silent. At times, while talking on the mobile, we find that the voice from the other end is not clear. We start thinking that the network of the other person is weak. But, the case can be otherwise. May be our own signal is weak which we are not observing. Likewise in life, before pointing fingers at others, we should try and improve ourselves also.

4. Many youngsters in foreign nations are confused as to whether they should follow their parents’ advice or follow the local cultural value system. Parents should also try to talk to their children and understand them. A healthy two way discussion definitely brings forth a nice way out.

5. We should try to live our words in our family, work, society and the world. We don’t have a right to talk about large-heartedness, if we are narrow minded in our practical life. Rising above all differences, we should palliate the shortcomings of others.

6. We should listen to any conversation with open and unprejudiced view. We need to love the entire creation of the Creator. Nature, a creation of God is also to be taken care of, with compassion.

7. We have to be same with our thoughts, words and action. This is possible when we connect with Nirankar. An enlightened soul remains unperturbed by the temporary ups and downs of life. Peace of mind is possible only when we remember the Almighty God.

8. Our love for others should be true and selfless. This begins by loving God, followed by self, family, society and then the world.

9. We have received Brahmgyan. Now, we need to nurture and sustain it in our heart and mind. It’s not appropriate to say, ‘shower grace over me’, everytime. Grace has already been showered in the form of Gyan. We now just need to follow it in our life. We should not let trivial issues affect us.

10. All actions should be done with 100 percent commitment and then with complete surrenderance to the will of Nirankar. May Nirankar bless all to be imbued in His remembrance, alongwith a righteous path embellished with Sewa, Simran and Satsang.

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Chandigarh, Patiala, Kapurthala and Sangroor Zones

Here are some life changing and inspiring messages from the Holy discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as blessed during the virtual Satsang programme of Punjab on 14^th July.

1. Love is always an important part of a true devotee’s life. They always behave and communicate in a loving and devoted manner. Where there is Love, Nirankar is always present there.

2. When ego makes home in our mind, then love can’t exist. We also get a clear direction from the Holy Avtar Bani that water meets the ocean when it follows the path of a humble river. Likewise, those who remain humble and perceive the formless Nirankar in everyone, finally become one with one. A person full of ego cannot attain Oneness with God.

3. We were given five vows before receiving Brahmgyan. The first vow itself explains that our Body, Mind and Possessions are mere gifts of God. Then why should we be proud of them? If we hold vanity in our mind, then let alone Brahmgyan; we have still not been able to follow the first vow.

4. Usually human beings are seen to possess an illusion that the work done by them can’t be done by anyone else. Let’s understand through a story. There were two lizards, one was clinging to the ceiling and the other was on the vertical wall. The one on the wall asked the one on the ceiling incase they could go out of the room together. The lizard on the ceiling said that, it is not possible because the moment she moves, the ceiling will fall down. Likewise, we also harbour the illusion that we are the one doing everything at home, office and elsewhere. Whereas, the fact is that it is the grace of God that is the ultimate power behind everything in the universe.

5. Ego might give us a feel good factor for a little while but, eventually it becomes a habit and takes us away from everybody around us.

6. We get indulged in self importance to the extent that we seek attention in every gathering or meeting. We just want people to listen to us and observe us. We also insult others occasionally to show our superiority. What use is such ego that hurts others and breaks all our relationships?

7. Man thinks that things are happening because of him only. He forgets that Nirankar is the doer behind everything. Humans come up with various arguments to support this. For example, if someone says that even a leaf can’t move without God’s will, they would say the leaf is moving because of the wind and not because of God. But, who then, is blowing the wind?

8. Those who have complete faith in God, surrender every thought, word and action unto Him. The Holy Bhagwad Geeta also hails the glory of such God seeking and enlightened souls. Those who are ordained with this wealth, pray for this state of bliss to last till the last breath.

9. A person promises to improve and do many good things while he is in a problem. But, unfortunately forgets all the promises, once he is back to normal. The promises do not anymore remain his priority, because the fickleness of the mind diverts him towards material things. 10. We need to remain in mindful remembrance of this formless Nirankar. We have to improve upon ourself with awareness. Let us not get connected with the physical form of Satguru, rather with the message, which connects us to the eternal God. It is good to spread the word of God but, self improvement is equally important at the juxtapose.

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Here are some life changing and inspiring messages from the discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj in a virtual Sunday Satsang on 11^th July, 2021: –

1. Brahmgyan is invaluable. To manage this spiritual wealth and maintain faith in Nirankar, we need to regularly talk about its various practical dimensions with others and also try to lead a life based on this God Knowledge (Brahmgyan).

2. Satsang always makes us spiritually mature. Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj use to give the example, wherein an orange seller’s call of ‘Achhe Santre’ could be heard as ‘Achhe Sang Tare’, meaning that wise company can lead us to salvation.

3. We need to keep all those thoughts away from our mind, which hamper our growth as an ideal human being. We usually hear “Be what you want to be but, first be a good human”. Name, fame and wealth are of no use if we cease to be a good human. A poet said-“Gharon pe naam they, naamon ke sath ohde they, bahut talash kiya, par insaan na mila” (Houses had names, names had designations but, even after a deep search, a true human could not be found).

4. The solution for all our problems is Nirankar, selfless Sewa and Satsang. Our presence in Satsang should not be forced, rather it should be out of our own choice, inclination and deep quest for bliss. The glory of Satsang cannot be expressed in words. Even a little time and a small message from the Satsang can change our life.

5. A devotee is in bliss with Nirankar and lives without carrying the weight of undue stress in life. The example of a person who carries a heavy bag on his head, even while he is travelling in the train is a case in point. He perhaps forgets that he can travel light by putting the bag on the floor of the train. The train is anyways carrying him, his bag and other passengers too.

6. To surrender the reigns of our life to Nirankar or to hold the same ourselves, is completely our choice. A true devotee always lives in complete surrenderance to the Almighty God.

7. Before creating a wall between others and ourself, we create a similar wall in our mind. A poet wrote-” Main apni rah mein deewar ban ke baitha hoon, agar wo aaya tou kis raaste se aayega” (I am sitting like a wall on my own path, if someone wishes to come to me, how will he reach me). So, we have to demolish all walls of differences by seeing Nirankar in everyone.

8. Sampuran Avtar Bani mentions that the company of saints brings a spiritual glow on our face and keeps our mind stable. This is because in Satsang, we are connected to Nirankar and become stress free by leaving everything to the will and grace of Nirankar. Satsang bestows humility, peace and composure to our mind.

9. At times, we might feel that every time we hear the same old things in Satsang. But, the fact is that Truth is eternal. This ancient truth is ever new and ever relevant saints and sages repeat the same facts in separate eras, using different examples and methods.

10. We should listen to Satsang in totality, not focusing only on the last discourse because, each saint offers some divine thought by connecting with Nirankar. Each thought is a valuable lesson for us. The one who thinks he has enough knowledge and does not need to learn any more, does not perhaps even belong to the category of being a Devotee (Gursikh).

11. Each and every teaching and activity in Satsang, transforms us. Even bowing to greet to another saint (Dhan Nirankar) is a lesson in humility. We need to rise above the differences of wealth, caste, color etc. by observing the presence of Nirankar in all; making our lives blissful.

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