Maharashtra: Kolhapur, Sholapur, Chiplun, Pune, Satara, Warsa and Kharsai Zones

Here are some life changing messages from the Holy Discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as delivered by Her Holiness during the virtual zonal Samagam of Maharashtra on 18th August 2021.

1. A Gursikh always gives priority to Nirankar in his life. Every action done with mindful remembrance of the Almighty God, with a pure heart and correct intentions, is blessed. This keeps our mind free from cleverness and selfishness. Saints always become a boon for all and wish good for all.

2. A project by the name of Oneness Vann is being organised by the Mission for the benefit of humankind on 21st August. If we have trees, we will have oxygen and presence of oxygen makes it easier for us to breathe. We should likewise always remember Nirankar effortlessly.

3. We should try to remember God without falling prey to thoughts of materialistic world. When we have to do something that interests us, say watch a movie, we give our 100 percent attention to it. If our mind gets inclined towards Nirankar, then Simran will also become blissful.

4. It is said that excess of everything is bad. But, Sewa, Simran and Satsang have unlimited benefits for us even when done to the optimum level. We also have to give appropriate time to our profession and work etc, as they are essential to take care of our family responsibilities. Leaving worldly duties for devotion is not the right practice. We can certainly establish a balance between the material and spiritual practices. When we perform our worldly duties with remembrance of Nirankar, then our work also becomes worship.

5. When we realise our responsibility and do every act with positive intention, the reward is joyous. Our contribution is blessed if our intention is pious, like that of the squirrel who carried small stones to serve, or for that matter like that of the bird, who sprinkled little water from its wet wings to douse the forest fire. Contribution should not be gauged by quantity or volume, rather by the intention with which it is made.

6. If a Brahmgyani faces any ups and downs in life, he doesn’t blame it on destiny or karma, because the chains of karma are broken when we receive Brahmgyan. A devotee thus tries to maintain stability of mind. He prays for strength to face any and every challenge in life, rather than being an escapist.

7. We should put our heart and soul into every Sewa given to us; being watchful of even the minutest aspect. At times the monotonous routine of Sewa makes us complacent or careless, but this can be damaging also. Thus, we have to perform every Sewa with sincerity and awareness. If we can’t do the Sewa in the anticipated way, we might as well hand it over to someone else who can do it in a better way.

8. May Nirankar bless all with a sense of gratitude and regular practice of Sewa Simran and Satsang, so that each may become a boon for humanity.

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South Zone UK: East London; West London; Oxford; Bedford; Hitchen; and Northampton

Here are some life changing messages from the holy discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as delivered during the 13^th August virtual Samagam of UK (South Zone)

1.  A devotee achieves every small and big thing in life on the basis of Gyan, Sewa, Simran and Satsang. He always remains humble and grateful. We get to learn these human values even in school as a child but, then why are we still talking about imbibing them, after having grown up? This is because worldly attachments do not let us follow them in our practical life.

2. At times we form an opinion and judge others and as a result refrain from meeting them. But, when we meet them, we usually find that our assumptions about them were baseless. Likewise, sometimes we avoid going to satsang because we find certain aspects of another devotee disturbing; hence we are at a loss of wisdom.

3. We have to be large hearted by avoiding and overlooking trivial matters. Rather than talking about someone, it’s better to talk to them and find a common and amicable solution.

4. It is seen quite often, especially when we visit overseas nations that priority is given to relationships and friendships with people who share common cultural habits as ours. But, then how, are we going to spread the message of God Knowledge with the natives of those countries? It’s time that we count this as our duty and spread this Divine message everywhere.

5. Every saint is praying for conditions to become normal. It is sincerely prayed that may things become conducive for Satsangs to begin, so that saints can enjoy the bliss of Satsang along with seeking the blessings from each other’s lotus feet.

6. Corona has given us a lot of time to interact with children and youth at home. Our communication should be positive and productive, with an aim to both listen to them and also share our thoughts. It’s obviously a two way process. To impose our ideology on youth is not the right way.

7. We should not refrain from logic in our conversations. Though, Brahmgyan is above all logic but, it is so complete within itself that every logic arises from it. Thus, it is very much possible to talk to youth with logic and faith. 8. May Nirankar bless everyone with kindness, humility and gratitude in life. May all live in bliss and also become a boon for mankind.

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Here is summary of life changing messages from the holy discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as blessed during the virtual Samagam on Sunday, 8^th August, 2021.

1. A child is born with a pure mind. There is no feeling of discrimination or condemnation in his mind towards anyone. But, as we age due to various influences, we form different misconceptions and assumptions about others. Only the Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan) can curb these.

2. We were given 5 pledges before taking the Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan). In the second pledge, it was explained that we should not hate or condemn anyone on the basis of caste, creed or religion. Nor should any such identity, be a reason for pride. Your thoughts may be good but, don’t impose them on others. We should see one God in everyone.

3. A youth raised a question during NYS, that if we have to live life rising above caste, then what is the need to use surname with name? Whether to use surname or not, may be a personal choice but, its real purpose should be identification, not pride . Names only facilitate identification. If all men are named as ‘A’ and all women are named ‘B’, how difficult it would be to identify everyone. Names are merely for purpose of identification.

4. We have no right to consider our caste as high and others’ caste as low. Taking pride in considering one’s caste as high or having feeling of guilt or depression by considering one’s caste as low; both are incorrect .

5. It is mentioned in Hardev Bani that ‘Hardev says, if you do not refrain from backbiting (Ninda), you will be called a backbiter (Nindak) and devotion will also be lost’. Hence, we are not to look down upon others with condemnation or hatred on any ground. Spreading a word about others, with any motive or trick in mind, is not a sign of a devotee . The basis of devotion should only be teachings of Guru (Gurumat).

6. If we are broad minded, such narrow minded thoughts will not come in mind. Sometimes we have same outlook towards relationships as well. Be it man or woman, all are free to choose their partner. We have no right to point fingers at others. Everyone has their own thinking; whatever they choose is fine. Relationships are anyhow related to soul .

7. We have already dedicated our body, mind and wealth to God in the first pledge; so how can we be proud of it? If we consider God (Nirankar) and True Master (Guru) close to us, then we will be saved from wrong thinking or action. Without depicting our shrewdness by getting entangled in small things, we are to adopt broadmindedness and have a broad vision .

8. We should have positive thoughts in mind and stay alert; it’s then only that we can lead a life full of devotion. We should not fall under the category of a backbiter (Nindak). With the Divine Knowledge (Brahmgyan) as priority, God (Nirankar) should be our point of focus.

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United Stated of America -East Coast

Here are some blissful excerpts from the holy discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as delivered during the virtual overseas Samagam of United States of America (East Coast) on 6th August, 2021.

1. We should practice what we preach. Our words should also manifest as our actions. They should become an integral part of our character.

2. Character is built by habits and habits are formed by our repeated actions. Actions, in turn are created by our thoughts. Thus, our focus should always be on good and positive thoughts. If we make Brahmgyan as the basis of our thoughts and think about the welfare of everyone, our deeds and subsequently our character will certainly become good.

3. Today, we were listening to a song, where the lyrics meant that why do we get sad, when we know that whatever happens, happens for the good. Perhaps because we don’t see God’s will in the outcome. If we witness God’s grace in every outcome, then the mind will remain content.

4. Contentment does not mean inaction. The Almighty God has given us freedom to do our deeds and we have to perform all our duties with hardwork and wisdom, leaving the result to the will and grace of Nirankar.

5. We have been given Brahmgyan to free ourselves from illusions and vices. If we continue to follow them, then Gyan is of no use.

6. We should always improve our character through self improvement and by removing vices from our nature. Earlier, vices were limited to judgements on the basis of caste, language, culture etc. but, with changing times, man has developed new parameters of such differences. People don’t talk to others thinking that they are intellectually superior but, we have to rise above all such differences.

7. Social media is also becoming very active these days. Many influencers share their thoughts and ideas about certain things in society and most of the people follow them with mob mentality. An enlightened person adopts something only after prudent thinking. We should first observe everything on the basis of Brahmgyan and wisdom; lest we fall prey to herd mentality. 8. May Nirankar bless all with strong faith, with focus on Sewa, Simran and Satsang. Not only our words but, our actions should also be an active part of our preachings.

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Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim and North Eastern States

Here is the essence of the life changing messages of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as blessed by Her Holiness on 4^th August, 2021, during the virtual zonal Samagam of Odisha, West Bengal and North Eastern States.

1. The all pervading Almighty God can be realised and true devotion manifests only after this realisation of Brahmgyan. This has been the message of many masters across the ages. To witness God in everyone, irrespective of the differences of caste, language, color, cultures etc.; can alone lead us to a righteous living.

2. We also get to learn such moral and ethical values in educational institutes and various other places but, they are of worth only when implemented in life.

3. The Olympic games are going on nowadays, where we see that the players get only a little time to prove their mettle after years of preparation and hardwork. Likewise, little moments of challenge are a test of our character and understanding, which we nurture during our lifetime. If we continue the practice of adorning our words and actions with regular Satsang, our response in difficult times would also be based on virtues of faith, devotion and goodness.

4. Noble thoughts are not only to be heard from one ear and cast out from the other; rather, we should utilize them for our own good along with the welfare of others.

5. It is usually believed that changing someone’s behaviour is very difficult; but, it is certainly possible with knowledge, good company and regular practice of righteous living. We have to win over our mind when it inclines towards vices. We have to lift up others, instead of knocking them down. Do unto others, as you want others to do unto you.

6. We break our relationships with others over certain misunderstandings. When we examine the communication deeply, we will find that the matter is very trivial and that it is only our ego due to which we create a mountain out of a molehill.

7. We expect to be forgiven by the Almighty God for all our shortcomings and sins; but, do we also do the same with others ? We need to move ahead by forgiving and seeking forgiveness from others.

8. If we nurture desire in our mind, there is certainly a chance of disappointment. Desires are often seen to break hearts. When we climb a mountain, we walk over the rocks and sand leaving our baggage behind; rather than carrying it all on our shoulders. Likewise, we should not carry the burden of desire and attachment in our life. We need to win them over. 9. If a certain thing does not happen as per our wish; we have to accept it as God’s will and grace. In the long run, we will find that whatever happened, has happened for the good. May Nirankar bless all with virtues of wisdom, compassion, love and humility, so that each one can practice true devotion walking the path of Sewa, Simran and Satsang.

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Here is a summary of life changing messages from the holy discourse of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, as blessed during the virtual Samagam on Sunday, 1^st August, 2021.

1. If we do any task without understanding its essence, we can’t reap its complete benefit. Similarly, when we do any act in devotion, it is necessary to know it’s logic and meaning; otherwise, it shall fall under the category of a ritual. It will take form of a delusion and an illusion.

2. When we are singing a song etc., usually, we are merely chanting it, without paying attention to its meaning. That, of course, is of no use! Anything we say or do, should be done with its understanding and feelings.

3. There are many such activities in Nirankari Mission also, about which, perhaps the younger generation may not know the full purpose and therefore, it is but, natural for them to have questions in their mind. Just as we make Holy Water (Charanamrit), we do so by seeing the form of Satguru in that saint. The emotion and sentiments are most important here. If there are feelings and faith, only then, mere water works as a medicine. Without faith, even medicine is of no use.

4. The tradition of offering food (bhog) in the Mission, is symbolic of seeing God’s form in another saint and expressing our gratitude towards God, for giving us food.

5. Similarly, when we recite ‘Manglacharan’ and ‘Dhuni’, we should understand it and recite the words with realization. Today, let’s focus on the lines of ‘Dhuni’.

“My Body and Mind, I devote, with your support and grace to thee.
May I sing praises, says Avtar, night and day of thee.
One Thou Formless, One Thou Formless”

6. If we are getting wet in the rain and we get the cover of a dense tree, we are saved from getting wet. Similarly, the shelter of God (Nirankar) protects us from sorrow and anxiety. It makes us feel safe and secure. We complete this journey of life in a subtle and effortless manner.

When a building is under construction, it is supported by a net of bamboo. Similarly, if a boat is tied to the anchor, then it remains stable even in a storm; because that nail is firmly embedded to the ground. Similarly, the support of God (Nirankar) does not allow us to wander in the storms of life. An enlightened saint, inculcates this feeling of God (Nirankar) in his body and mind; and lives life by dedicating every breath to God. The meaning of day and night is, that every moment, there should be support and realization of God (Nirankar).

 “To the errors, I am prone
You are lord of forgiveness,
Don’t dwell on my faults.
One Thou Formless, One Thou Formless”

7. The word ‘forgetful’ here doesn’t literally mean to forget; it means, to commit a mistake. A disciple has the realization that he commits mistakes every moment and hence, he seeks forgiveness from God. Although, this is also true, that God does justice. But, if we pray to a saint and the Lord Master (Guru), we are forgiven. The condition is, that the intention should not be to repeat those mistakes. Further, it is also being prayed that O Lord! Do not open the book of my sins and please forgive me. Keep my sins in veil.  Similarly, we should also learn to cast curtains on mistakes of others.

“You manifest in us all
Your benevolence showers upon us
This is my prayer, O’ Lord.
One Thou Formless, One Thou Formless”

8. It is a fact, that the entire world is manifestation of God. But, we don’t realize this fact, until we attain the Divine Knowledge from the True Master. We need to check, whether we are rising above discriminations and loving the entire nature and humanity; or are we spreading negativity everywhere and becoming a reason for destruction. When we talk about doing good, it comes to mind that God (Nirankar) is already doing good but, am I able to foresee good in His will? And ‘demand’ does not mean a claim but, a prayer. And a prayer is accepted, if it is not with a selfish motive but, for the good of all.

“My faith in You, may never falter,
Bless me with faith, devotion, love,
May I respect all saints.
One Thou Formless, One Thou Formless”

9. When we attain this Divine Knowledge, it is essential to have faith on the same. If we always keep questioning then, spiritual growth is not possible. In today’s age of social media, many efforts are being made to shake our faith but, only those who believe in this God, lead a successful life. Even after attaining the Divine Knowledge, there is a risk of getting into delusions and thus, we need to be careful. Faith, devotion and love are essential dimensions of a devotee’s life. Without faith, even a sick person can’t be cured. Many a times, we have heard that when the doctors reach the last stage in the treatment of a patient, they say that now only prayers can help, medicine can’t. Faith is also an integral part of devotion.

10. We should give importance to imbibe the Divine Knowledge in our life and not only look forward to be close to the Guru, physically. Staying around Guru, just to show-off, will not help us gain anything. And if we are following the Guru’s commandments, even upon staying away, our life shall definitely change. We should respect saints and not plot conspiracies.

11. We should do every task, after understanding the reason behind it; otherwise, it will become a case of blind faith or ritual. This Simran (Dhuni), which we sing towards the end of the congregation, is being sung since the era of Shahenshah Ji but, the current form started in 1980s. Following these words, we should continue doing selfless service (Sewa), God remembrance (Simran), attending holy congregations (Satsang) and we should continue to fill ourselves with bliss of devotion.

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