Nobly Wage Battle for God. {102.}

Nobly Wage Battle for God. {102.}
****

“Fight in the cause of God
those who fight you,
but do not transgress limits;
for God loveth not transgressors."

---- The Quran; Sura 2:190.
****

Move from Darkness to Light. {101.}

Move from Darkness to Light. {101.}
****

“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness,
but rather expose them.
For it is shameful even to mention
what the disobedient do in secret.
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible,
for it is light that makes everything visible.
This is why it is said:
‘Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.’”

---- The Bible; Ephesians 5:11-14.
****

Be Open, Expansive and Inclusive. {100.}

Be Open, Expansive and Inclusive. {100.}
****

“Let yourself be open and life will be easier.
A spoon of salt in a glass of water
makes the water undrinkable.
A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
****

Sachhe Baadshah Ke Raaj Mein. {99.}

Sachhe Baadshah Ke Raaj Mein. {99.}
****

True power lies in none of the following: physical, intellectual, emotional, romantic, financial, sexual, societal, worldly, political, military, philanthropic, & the like. Though among the preceding types, several have their positive aspects, particularly philanthropy, but it is only the “emotional” that can approximate the ideal.

After all, God is love, the Sant Math is the religion of Ishq-e-haqueeki or love for reality, & the Peer-Murid mystical bond is one of pure & eternal love. The best worship & service of the Guru is constituted by loving Him. Even the Bhagavad Gita asserts that the Lord loves His loving devotees the most of all.

Power does not flow from the barrel of a gun. Power does not depend on how deep one’s pockets are. The heart that can love, & that does really love, attains access to the Guru; the Guru is God Incarnate, & this constitutes living redemption.

In Kaliyuga, true power is vested only in the Sant Satguru. Sachhe Baadshah ki huqumath har jagah hai. Har insaan ki athma par hai, har praani ke karmon par hai, rachna ke har zarre mein hai, wa jannath ki har oonchayi mein hai. Sachhe Baadshah ki Taaqathon ka kisi ke liye andaza lagana thak asambhav hai. That is, the Supreme Master’s suzerainty extends over the whole of creation, and in every shred of existence. The Param Guru’s writ runs in every heart, on the deeds of every creature, as well as in the sublime heights of the heavens. It is impossible for anyone to fathom the extent of the Grand Master’s omnipotence.

Blessed are the Satsangis of Dayalbagh, who have a Living & Loving Guru to Guide them through this world’s trials & life’s plays of Maya to strive & progress to return to one’s true Abode!
****

Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

Responsible Awareness, Caution, & Security. {98.}

Responsible Awareness, Caution, & Security. {98.}
****

“The superior person, when resting in safety,
does not forget that danger may come.
When in a state of security,
she does not forget the possibility of ruin.
When all is orderly,
she does not forget that disorder may come.
Thus, her person is not endangered,
and her states and all their clans preserved.”
---- Confucius, Chinese philosopher, 551 B.C. to 479 B.C.
****

Being and Beliefs: Causally Related. {97.}

Being and Beliefs: Causally Related. {97.}
****

“The human is made by her or his belief.
As one believes, so one becomes.”

---- The Bhagavad Gita.
****

Shun Selfishness to Attain God. {96.}

Shun Selfishness to Attain God. {96.}
****

“Give up your selfishness,
and you shall find peace;
like water mingling with water,
you shall merge in absorption.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
****

Keep Praying Always; It Counts. {95.}

Keep Praying Always; It Counts. {95.}
****

“Narrated Abdul Rahman: Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri told my father,
‘I see you liking sheep and the wilderness.
So whenever you are with your sheep or in the wilderness
and you want to pronounce Adhan for the prayer,
raise your voice in doing so, for whoever hears the Adhan,
whether a human being, a jinn or any other creature,
will be a witness for you on the Day of Resurrection.’
Abu Sa'id added, ‘I heard it {this narration} from Allah's Apostle.’”

---- The Hadith; Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book: Call to Prayers {Adhaan}, Hadith 583.
****

God: the Creator & Sustainer. {94.}

God: the Creator & Sustainer. {94.}
****

“For by Him all things were created,
both in the heavens and on earth,
visible and invisible,
whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities –
all things have been created by Him and for Him.
And He is before all things,
and in Him all things hold together.”

---- The Bible; Colossians 1:16-17.
****

Love Always Prevails over Hatred. {93.}

Love Always Prevails over Hatred. {93.}
****

“Hatred does not cease by hatred,
but only by love;
this is the eternal rule.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
****

Satsang Ideal: Mystical yet Better-worldly. {92.}

Satsang Ideal: Mystical yet Better-worldly. {92.}
****

Religions, cults, sects & denominations are normally categorized as:
** Mystical or ritualistic; &
** Unworldly or worldly.

Buddhism may be regarded as having been initially at least essentially mystical, focusing on the practice of meditation. Rituals mark most major religions.
There may have been unworldly elements in certain major religions, but since no religion or its followers could have survived & spread on such a basis for long, most chose to adopt the worldly route.
Only minor sects can afford to be unabashedly unworldly, & even exhort their followers to commit suicide as a way of exiting from the earth & gaining heaven, as one in Japan does.
The quest for paradise came to be regarded as not being in conflict with one’s acquisition of material possessions; indeed, worldly prosperity came to be viewed as an indication of one’s likely gains in the beyond as well.
Hence, there has been a growth of capitalism worldwide, with the active involvement of Christians {particularly Protestants, as studied extensively by Max Weber}, Jews, Jains, Sikhs, Hindus & others.

So, how may the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh be described?
** Is it mystical or ritualistic?
** Is it unworldly, worldly or “better-worldly”?

Does being a Satsangi mean that one:
** Pray to the exclusion of all life, or merely superficially perform certain rituals timely?
** Scorn & shun the use of material trinkets, or actively rival with the Joneses in the modern consumerist culture?
Or, is there a middle & optimal route instead that Satsangis are enjoined to practice?

The actual Satsang worldview regards the world as real, but perishable, & as headed for destruction at the end of Kaliyuga in the form of a MahaPralay.
Life is an opportunity to progress spiritually, so that the soul attains access to higher divine realms, & ultimately achieves salvation by reaching Radhasoami Dham.
Hence, Satsangis are NOT to confuse their essential worth or Grace merely with their stock of material possessions.
Satsangis are NOT to rival others over such trinkets.
Satsangis are NOT to lose their lives or lose sight of their true goal in life by a blind, mad & never-ending chase of the numerous attractive products being thrown up by the present consumerist culture worldwide.

However, a dignified life requires a certain degree of material success. Certain “scientific research” {I really do not know what such words are exactly supposed to mean, but more on this perhaps later!} has even apparently confirmed that when someone’s material requirements have been adequately met, the person’s focus turns more towards God.
Moreover, since Satsang is to spread in the world, we shall require finances in mammoth quantities.

The Satsang ideal exhorts Satsangis to aim for “ausath darje ki” or moderate degree {& not “aala” or superior} material facilities. Perhaps this was based on the expectation that any human who pursues wealth and possessions to a great degree gradually gets attached to them, & begins to greed them more. This effectively diverts her or him from the true goal of salvation.

Yet Satsangis are not to beg, borrow or steal to subsist, but are to live by their own work, or by the sweat of one’s own brow. However, several Satsangis are in dire straits and amelioration of their state may be regarded in certain ways to be the responsibility of others.

Most importantly, for Satsang to adequately spread in the world
{“Badhath Satsang ab din din / aha ha ha oho ho ho.”},
phenomenal finances will be required. Hence, Satsangis may be excused a greater attempt at more earnings, if their focus on the true Abode remains foremost in their minds, & the striving is oriented towards Seva in some form or the other.

Paisa saath nahin jatha hai, sachi Bahkti aur Seva hee saath zarur jathe hain. That is, one doesn’t lug one’s lucre or cash into the afterlife, only one’s devotions and services get carried forward into the beyond as one’s spiritual capital. More money is good, desirable & beneficial, to the extent that it enables more & better Bhakti & Seva. The efforts for added riches become bad, undesirable & self-defeatist if they are at the expense of one’s faith, or distance oneself from one’s quest for salvation.
****

Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

If God Were to Manifest. {91.}

If God Were to Manifest. {91.}
****

“If the flowers of His face, from the garden they are in, burst into laughter;
The spring of life would be renewed, the tree of body would burst into laughter.
If that essence of the essence of life appeared all by Himself;
My body would come to life with the Grace, my soul would burst into laughter.
If that speaker par excellence opened His mouth to speak;
The dead body would gain the power of speech,
the stuttering heart would burst into laughter.
If that master of all beauty revealed the beauty of His face;
All the robes of beauty would {be torn apart and } burst into laughter.”

---- “Reading Mystical Lyric: The Case of Jalal al-Din Rumi.”
Translated by Fatemeh Keshavarz; Divan 2525:1-2, 4-5, 7.
****

Still Yourself for Divine Union. {90.}

Still Yourself for Divine Union. {90.}
****

“Still your mind in me,
still yourself in me,
and without a doubt
you shall be united with me,
Lord of Love,
dwelling in your heart.”
---- The Bhagavad Gita.
****

Stay Content; Shun Idle Gossip. {89.}

Stay Content; Shun Idle Gossip. {89.}
****

“Faith, contentment and tolerance
are the food and provisions of the angels.
They obtain the Perfect Vision of the Lord,
while those who gossip find no place of rest.”
---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
****

Death Inevitable for All Living. {88.}

Death Inevitable for All Living. {88.}
****

“Every soul shall have a taste of death:
And only on the Day of Judgment
shall you be paid your full recompense.
Only he who is saved far from the Fire
and admitted to the Garden
will have attained the object {of Life}:
For the life of this world
is but goods and chattels of deception.”

---- The Quran; Surah 3:185.
****

The Best Motivation for Action. {87.}

The Best Motivation for Action. {87.}
****

“Do everything in love.”

---- The Bible; Corinthians, 16:14.
****

Choose Words Carefully for Effect. {86.}

Choose Words Carefully for Effect. {86.}
****

“Whatever words we utter
should be chosen with care,
for people will hear them
and be influenced by them
for good or ill.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
****

Satsangis Promised Two Priceless Boons. {85.}

Satsangis Promised Two Priceless Boons. {85.}
****

Satsangis, or the followers of the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh, have been promised two priceless boons. Satsangis frequently do not realize how extremely fortunate they are. Hence, it would help to expressly restate them here briefly.

The first Priceless Boon that Satsangis have been promised by the Incarnation of Radhasoami Dayal & the Param Guru of Dayalbagh is that once an individual surat or soul has been mercifully granted initiation into the Radhasoami religion, it stands instantly freed from the cycle of 'Chaurasi lakh yonis’ or 84 lakh different life species, to which the rest of living creatures are subject; & within a maximum of four successive janams or lifetimes, its entire process of eradication of Karmas shall be effected, & the surat be enabled a place in Radhasoami Dham, the loftiest divine realm in existence.

The second Priceless Boon is one for whom we must all be grateful to Param Guru Huzur Maharaj Ji. He had once prayed to our August Founder, & sought the categorical assurance that the Nij Dhar or Incarnated Divine Current may Be Pleased not to ever Return to Its original Abode until Its Mission of universal salvation in this world-system was fully achieved. Param Purush Puran Dhani Huzur Soami Ji Maharaj had thereupon mercifully granted this too. This naturally includes within it incalculable Grace for all non-Satsangis, & other living beings as well.
****

Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

Uncontrollable Mystical Love for God. {84.}

Uncontrollable Mystical Love for God. {84.}
****

“Again I am raging, I am in such a state, by your soul
that every bond you bind, I break, by your soul.
I am like heaven, like the moon, like a candle by your glow;
I am all reason, all love, all soul, by your soul.
My joy is of your doing, my hangover of your thorn;
whatever side you turn your face, I turn mine, by your soul.
I spoke in error; it is not surprising to speak in error in this state,
for this moment I cannot tell cup from wine, by your soul.
I am that madman in bonds who binds the “divs”;
I, the madman, am a Solomon with the “divs”, by your soul.
Whatever form other than love raises up its head from my heart,
forthwith I drive it out of the court of my heart, by your soul.
Come, you who have departed, for the thing that departs comes back;
neither you are that, by my soul, nor I am that, by your soul.
Disbeliever, do not conceal disbelief in your soul,
for I will recite the secret of your destiny, by your soul.
Out of love of Sham-e-Tabrizi, through wakefulness or nightrising,
like a spinning mote I am distraught, by your soul.

---- “Mystical Poems of {Jalaluddin} Rumi 2”; translated by A. J. Arberry.
****

Immortal Soul Continues Beyond Death. {83.}

Immortal Soul Continues Beyond Death. {83.}
****

“There has never been a time
when you and I have not existed,
nor will there be a time
when we will cease to exist.
As the same person inhabits the body
through childhood, youth, and old age,
so too at the time of death,
he attains another body.
The wise are not deluded by these changes.”

---- The Bhagavad Gita.
****

A “Colorful” Description of Saintliness. {82.}

A “Colorful” Description of Saintliness. {82.}
****

“My mind is imbued with the Lord’s Love;
it is dyed a deep crimson.
Truth and charity are my white clothes.
The blackness of sin is erased
by my wearing of blue clothes,
and meditation on the Lord’s Lotus Feet
is my robe of honor.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
****

Scars of Love on Hearts. {81.}

Scars of Love on Hearts. {81.}
****

“The earth and the sand are burning.
Put your face on the burning sand
and on the earth of the road,
since all those who are wounded by love
must have the imprint on their face,
and the scar must be seen.
Let the scar of the heart be seen,
for by their scars are known the men
who are in the way of love.”

---- The Prophet Mohammed.
****

Prayer for Forgiveness and Purity. {80.}

Prayer for Forgiveness and Purity. {80.}
****

“Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.”

---- The Bible; Psalm, 51:1-2.
****

Choose the Path of Meditation. {79.}

Choose the Path of Meditation. {79.}
****

“Meditation brings wisdom;
lack of meditation leaves ignorance.
Know well what leads you forward
and what holds you back,
and choose the path that leads to wisdom.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
****

Procedure for Joining Radhasoami Religion. {78.}

Procedure for Joining Radhasoami Religion. {78.}
****
Radhasoami!

What should a person seeking initiation into the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh practically do?
.
Of course, this presupposes that the person has realized that s/he believes Radhasoami Dayal to be the Supreme Being, & believes in His Living Incarnation as the Param Guru of Dayalbagh, & also believes in the key tenets of the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

Secondly, this assumes that the seeker is both a vegetarian & a teetotaler, or is ready to turn so.

Next, the person should try to find out where Satsang is regularly conducted in a nearby colony / town / city under the aegis of a Satsang Branch duly affiliated to the Radhasoami Satsang Sabha.

It may be added that at present Satsang is being regularly conducted in most towns / cities in India, & in various countries abroad, ranging from neighboring Nepal to the US.

Having found the above out, one should go there & convey to the Branch Secretary one’s desire to register as a Seeker at the Branch, & be guided by her or his instructions.

I may add that registered Seekers are to attend Satsang regularly for over a year, besides reading three prescribed preliminary scriptures, after which formal proceedings are begun at the Branch for their getting initiation into the Faith from the central headquarters of Dayalbagh Branch.
****

Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

Attain the Pole Star’s Constancy. {77.}

Attain the Pole Star’s Constancy. {77.}
****

“He who exercises government
by means of his virtue
may be compared to the north polar star,
which keeps its place in the firmament,
and all the stars turn towards it.”

---- Confucius, The Confucian Analects.
****

Gain Control over Your Mind. {76.}

Gain Control over Your Mind. {76.}
****

“One who has control over the mind
is tranquil in heat and cold,
in pleasure and pain,
and in honor and dishonor;
and is ever steadfast with the Supreme Self.”

---- The Bhagavad Gita.
****

Thirst for the Divine Name. {75.}

Thirst for the Divine Name. {75.}
****

“You are the Ocean of Water, and I am Your fish.
Your Name is the drop of water, and I am a thirsty sparrow-hawk.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
****

Death Variously Relieves Dead, Living. {74.}

Death Variously Relieves Dead, Living. {74.}
****

“Narrated Abu Qatada bin Rib’i Al-Ansari:
A funeral procession passed by Allah’s Apostle, who said, “Relieved or relieving?”
The people asked, “O Allah’s Apostle! What is relieved and relieving?”
He said, “A believer is relieved (by death) from the troubles and hardships of the world and leaves for the Mercy of Allah, while (the death of) a wicked person relieves the people, the land, the trees, (and) the animals from him.””

---- Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book: To Make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq), Hadith 519.
****

Sheer Power of Tiny Faith. {73.}

Sheer Power of Tiny Faith. {73.}
****

“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed,
nothing will be impossible for you.”

---- The Bible; Mathew, 17:20.
****

Overcome Necessary Challenge of Evil. {72.}

Overcome Necessary Challenge of Evil. {72.}
****

“There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
****

Mandatory Requirements for Seeking Initiation. {71.}

Mandatory Requirements for Seeking Initiation. {71.}
****

The Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh is declaredly for universal salvation.
Hence, its doors are basically open to all sincere seekers of God & salvation.
However, certain mandatory requirements for those seeking to join this final humanity’s religion may be listed as follows:

The devotional pre-essential of beliefs in:
* Radhasoami Dayal as representing the Name of the Supreme Godhead;
* Radhasoami Dayal’s Being the Presiding Deity of the most exalted paradise in existence {Radhasoami Dham}; &
* The Param Guru of Dayalbagh Being the Living Incarnation on earth of Radhasoami Dayal.

Besides, anyone wishing to join the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh is compulsorily required to shun completely & for all time the consumption of:
* Nonvegetarian food in all forms {including egg}; &
* All intoxicants, such as liquor & drugs.
****

Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

Differences among People and Values. {70.}

Differences among People and Values. {70.}
****

“The superior person understands what is right;
while the inferior one understands what will sell.”

---- Confucius.
****

You Are God’s Powerful Tool. {69.}

You Are God’s Powerful Tool. {69.}
****

“The power of God is with you at all times;
through the activities of the mind,
senses, breathing, and emotions;
and is constantly doing all the work
using you as a mere instrument.”
---- The Bhagavad Gita.
****

Conquer Death while Yet Alive. {68.}

Conquer Death while Yet Alive. {68.}
****

“While you are alive, conquer death,
and you shall have no regrets in the end.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
****

The Kind Deserve Allah’s Mercy. {67.}

The Kind Deserve Allah’s Mercy. {67.}
****

“Allah has no mercy upon one who has no mercy upon others.”

---- The Quran.
****

God: Everlasting Light & Glory. {66.}

God: Everlasting Light & Glory. {66.}
****

“The sun shall be no more thy light by day,
neither for brightness
shall the moon give light unto thee,
but the Lord shall be unto thee
an everlasting light
and thy God thy glory.”

---- The Bible; Isaiah: 60:19.
****

You Owe Yourself as Well. {65.}

You Owe Yourself as Well. {65.}
****

“You, yourself,
as much as anybody else in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
****

Primary Qualifications for Becoming Satsangi. {64.}

Primary Qualifications for Becoming Satsangi. {64.}
****

Some time back, I had received a request from a DEI {Dayalbagh Educational Institute; Deemed University} student seeking to join one of my Orkut Radhasoami communities.

I asked her if she was a Satsangi / from a Satsangi family / Jigyasu or Seeker.

She wrote back saying, “I am neither a Satsangi, nor from a Satsangi family, nor am I a Jigyasu, but I believe in Almighty Huzur.”

It was with great delight that I approved her request, replying, “& that is the most important thing, of course!”

So, who can become a Satsangi, or join the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh?

Are there any restrictions on the basis of caste, race, nationality, one’s erstwhile religious allegiance, etc.?

None at all; {age, yes}.

The primary & vital requirement is that the person believes in the teachings of the Radhasoami religion, specifically that:
**** The name of the Supreme Godhead is Radhasoami Dayal;
**** The Revered Leader of the Radhasoami religion headquartered in Dayalbagh Is the Living Incarnation of Merciful Radhasoami; &
**** One wants to accept His Guidance & Mastership for one’s spiritual practices & salvation.

All other behavioral or practical requirements, such as being a pure vegetarian & teetotaler, attending Satsang at a Branch, are secondary to & flow from this central act of transferring the responsibility for one’s spiritual welfare onto the Sant Satguru of Dayalbagh.
****
Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

Orderliness is a Sequential Achievement. {63.}

Orderliness is a Sequential Achievement. {63.}
****

“To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order;
to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order;
to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal lives;
& we must first set our hearts right.”

---- Confucius.
****

Anger Causes One’s Own Disruption. {62.}

Anger Causes One’s Own Disruption. {62.}
****

“Delusion arises from anger.
The mind is bewildered by delusion.
Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered.
One falls down when reasoning is destroyed.”

---- The Bhagavad Gita.
****

Pining for Lord’s Beautiful Countenance. {61.}

Pining for Lord’s Beautiful Countenance. {61.}
*****

“Your Face is so Beautiful,
and the Sound of Your Words imparts intuitive wisdom.
It is so long since this sparrow-hawk
has had even a glimpse of water.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
****

Warning over Results of Actions. {60.}

Warning over Results of Actions. {60.}
****

“Whoever brings good, he shall have better than it;
and they shall be secure from terror on the day.
And whoever brings evil, these shall be
thrown down on their faces into the fire;
shall you be rewarded {for} aught except what you did?
I am commanded only that
I should serve the Lord of this city,
Who has made it sacred, and His are all things;
and I am commanded that
I should be of these who submit;
And that I should recite the Quran.
Therefore whoever goes aright,
he goes aright for his own soul,
and whoever goes astray, then say:
I am only one of the warners.
And say: Praise be to Allah,
He will show you His signs
so that you shall recognize them;
nor is your Lord heedless of what you do.”

---- The Quran; Al-Naml: 89-93.
****

Be Courageous; Trusting the Lord. {59.}

Be Courageous; Trusting the Lord. {59.}
****

“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.”

----The Bible; Psalms, 31:24.
****

Shun the Habit of Doubt. {58.}

Shun the Habit of Doubt. {58.}
****

“There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt.
Doubt separates people.
It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations.
It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
****

Meaning of the Word “Satsangi”. {57.}
****

The followers of the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh are known as Satsangis. Technically, the term is employed for those who have been initiated into the mystical practices prescribed by the Faith under the authority of the Revered Leader.

Loosely, it is often extended to include such persons either born in Satsangi families or otherwise devoted to the religion, who might reasonably be expected to get initiation in due course of time.

However, the word “Satsangi” means “one in association with the Sath”. “Sath” here does not imply the truth {since that is vague & could be construed to mean just about anything}, but specifically the company of Sath Purusha, or the Lord of the divine realm Satloka {& above}.

Hence, “Satsangi” actually means a devotee who is fortunate enough to be blessed with the association or company {rather, mastership} of a Saint who has access to the Satloka or divine regions above it, including the most exalted paradise of Radhasoami Dham.

So, a “Satsangi” is a soul that has taken {& been given by the Param Guru} refuge in the only Living Incarnation of Merciful Radhasoami on earth in this Kaliyuga, & who lives by the teachings of the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

In modern times, the word “Satsang” is employed loosely to refer to any apparent devotional activity performed by any group of persons belonging to dubious religious affiliations. That may perhaps constitute Satsang only insofar as it indicates the devotees’ quest for God, but just about as much!
****

Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

Quite Simple: Economize or Agonize. {56.}

Quite Simple: Economize or Agonize. {56.}
****

“The one who will not economize
will have to agonize.”

---- Confucius {551 BC - 479 BC};
Chinese philosopher & reformer.
****

Way to Attain Spiritual Tranquility. {55.}

Way to Attain Spiritual Tranquility. {55.}
****

“One gradually attains tranquility of mind
as a result of keeping the mind
fully absorbed in the Self
by means of a well-trained intellect,
and by thinking of nothing else.”

---- The Bhagavad Gita.
****

Humility is Best for All. {54.}

Humility is Best for All. {54.}
****

"What good is social class and status?
Truthfulness is measured within.
Pride in one's status is like poison;
holding it in your hand and eating it,
you shall die."

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
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Accept the Signs from Heaven. {53.}

Accept the Signs from Heaven. {53.}
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"These are the verses of the Book
that makes {things} clear.
Perhaps you will kill yourself with grief
because they do not believe.
If We please, We should send down upon them
a sign from the heaven
so that their necks should stoop to it.
And there does not come to them
a new reminder from the Beneficent God
but they turn aside from it.
So they have indeed rejected {the truth},
therefore the news of that which they mock
shall soon come to them.
Do they not see the earth,
how many of every noble kind
We have caused to grow in it?
Most surely there is a sign in that,
but most of them will not believe.
And most surely your Lord is the Mighty, the Merciful."

---- The Quran; Ash-Shu'ara {The Poets}, 2-9.
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God's Plans for Human Welfare. {52.}

God's Plans for Human Welfare. {52.}
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"I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future."

---- The Bible; Jeremiah: 29:11.
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Vegetarianism is Necessary for Nirvana. {51.}

Vegetarianism is Necessary for Nirvana. {51.}
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"To become a vegetarian
is to step into the stream
which leads to Nirvana."

---- Gautama Buddha.
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Loftiest Origin of Radhasoami Religion. {50.}

Loftiest Origin of Radhasoami Religion. {50.}
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The Radhasoami religion has been founded by the only Living Incarnation of the Supreme Godhead, Radhasoami Dayal.

Not Content with merely having Incarnated {so to say} in the world out of Parental Compassion for such undeserving beings as all of us & the whole of humanity & living kingdom, the Nij Dhar or Incarnated Divine Current has Been Continuing Its most glorious Mission of universal salvation through the agency of a continuing lineage of Param Gurus since August 24, 1818.

In a unique benediction, the Incarnated Divine Current has Declared & Reassured all living beings that It shall not return to its original Abode until It has Redeemed all jeevas or living beings in this world-system, prior to the impending MahaPralay at the end of the present decadent age of Kaliyuga.

The above tenets constitute the core of the weltanschauung or worldview of the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

The concept of heaven being a hierarchical structure may be found in various religions of the world, particularly Buddhism.

The Radhasoami religion affirms the truth of this divine spiral, & clearly states the name, precise location & other description of each divine realm.

It also describes where the various other divine incarnations & prophets of the world’s other major religions {Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism & Sikhism} had descended from.

This also indicates the severe limits of the spiritual benefit that they can possibly confer on their followers, because of their own relatively inferior origin & limitations.

These intermediary heavens are to be traversed by the individual “surat’ or soul, {with the Permission, Grace & Help of the Param Guru of Dayalbagh}, to finally access & reach the Ultimate Abode of Radhasoami Dham, the loftiest paradise in existence.

It is only this that constitutes true & final redemption.
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Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.

Spiritual Benefit of Agricultural Labor. {49.}

Spiritual Benefit of Agricultural Labor. {49.}
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“The one who sows the ground with care and diligence
acquires a greater stock of religious merit
than one could gain by the repetition of ten thousand prayers.”

---- Zoroaster, Persian philosopher and religious leader
{c. 628 BC - c. 551 BC}.
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Work without Focus on Reward. {48.}

Work without Focus on Reward. {48.}
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"Thou hast power only to act,
but not over the reward thereof.
Act thou, therefore,
without prospect of the reward
and without succumbing to inaction."
---- The Bhagavad Gita.
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Karmas: Good, Bad & Effects. {47.}

Karmas: Good, Bad & Effects. {47.}
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"You unite me with Yourself, O True God.
Through perfect good karma, You are obtained."
"Those who act in ego do not go beyond karma.
It is only by Guru's Grace that one is rid of ego."
"Through the perfect karma of good deeds,
one meets the Perfect Guru, whose speech is perfect."
"According to the karma of past actions, one's destiny unfolds,
even though everyone wants to be so lucky."
"Those who were pre-ordained to have no good karma at all:
gazing into the lamp of emotional attachment,
they are burnt, like moths in a flame."
"Those blessed with the karma of good actions praise the Lord.
O Nanak, they make the Guru their spiritual teacher.
In the fourth watch of the early morning hours,
a longing arises in their higher consciousness.
They are attuned to the river of life;
the True Name is in their minds and on their lips."
"Whatever pleases You is a pure action of karma."
"As she has planted, so does she harvest; such is the field of karma."
"When good karma dawns, the wall of doubt is torn down."
"With good karmas or actions,
some come to serve the Perfect Guru."
"Born because of the karma of their past mistakes,
they make more mistakes, and fall into mistakes."
"Without the karma of good deeds,
they are only destroying themselves."

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
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Good Deeds, Honor; & Creation. {46.}

Good Deeds, Honor; & Creation. {46.}
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"Whoever desires honor, then to Allah belongs the honor wholly.
To Him do ascend the good words; and the good deeds,
lift them up, and {as for} those who plan evil deeds,
they shall have a severe chastisement;
and {as for} their plan, it shall perish.
And Allah created you of dust, then of the life-germ,
then He made you pairs;
and no female bears, nor does she bring forth,
except with His knowledge;
and no one whose life is lengthened has his life lengthened,
nor is aught diminished of one's life,
but it is all in a book;
surely this is easy to Allah."
---- The Quran; Fatir {Originator} 10-11.
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Righteousness is One's Ultimate Security. {45.}

Righteousness is One's Ultimate Security. {45.}
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"Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way:
but wickedness overthroweth the sinner."

---- The Bible; Proverbs 13:6.
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Buddha's Last Words to Humanity. {44.}

Buddha's Last Words to Humanity. {44.}
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"All composite things are subject to decay. Strive for your own liberation with diligence."

---- The Buddha's last words,
uttered to his close attendant of years, Anantha.
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Dayalbagh: Garden of the Merciful. {43.}

Dayalbagh: Garden of the Merciful. {43.}
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“DAYALBAGH, which translated into English means the ‘Garden of the Merciful’, is the headquarters of the Radhasoami Satsang Community. The foundation of this Ashram was laid on the Basant Panchami day, the 20th of January 1915 by a simple ceremony of planting a mulberry tree by His Holiness Huzur Sahabji Maharaj, the fifth Revered Leader of the Radhasoami Faith. It is a self-contained colony of the followers of the Radhasoami Faith, and is well-known for its institutions and for the activities of its inmates in the social and economic spheres, undertaken by them in a spirit of cooperation and for the organized way of life that conforms to the spiritual ideals of the Radhasoami Faith.”
---- "Dayalbagh"; published by the Radhasoami Satsang Sabha, Dayalbagh.
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Devotion is an Upward Spiral. {42.}

Devotion is an Upward Spiral. {42.}
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"Devotion, like fire, goeth upward."

---- Zoroaster; Persian philosopher and religious leader,
(c. 628 BC - c. 551 BC).
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Temperance Necessary for Successful Meditation. {41.}

Temperance Necessary for Successful Meditation. {41.}
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"Those who eat too much or eat too little,
who sleep too much or sleep too little,
will not succeed in meditation.
But those who are temperate in eating and sleeping,
work and recreation,
will come to the end of sorrow through meditation."

---- The Bhagavad Gita.
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Conquer Death while Yet Alive. {40.}

Conquer Death while Yet Alive. {40.}
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"While you are alive, conquer death,
and you shall have no regrets in the end."

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
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Divine Injunction against Causeless Murder. {39.}

Divine Injunction against Causeless Murder. {39.}
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"Whoever kills another one without justifiable cause,
surely he is killing all of humanity.
And whoever saves the life of another one,
surely he saves the lives of all of humanity."

---- The Quran; Sura Al Ma'aidah; Ayah 32.
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Gate to Damnation or Paradise. {38.}

Gate to Damnation or Paradise. {38.}
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“Enter through the narrow gate.
The gate that leads to damnation is wide,
the road is clear, and many choose to travel it.
But how narrow is the gate that leads to life,
how rough the road,
and how few there are who find it.”

---- The Bible; Matthew 7:13-14.
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Habitually Think Very Carefully, Indeed! {37.}

Habitually Think Very Carefully, Indeed! {37.}
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“The thought manifests as the word.
The word manifests as the deed.
The deed develops into habit.
And the habit hardens into character.
So, watch the thought and its ways with care.
And let it spring from love,
born out of concern for all beings.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
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Here Till Redeem You All! {36.}

Here Till Redeem You All! {36.}
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Almost everyone is acquainted with the concept of divine incarnations. All the world’s major established religions subscribe to the possibility of God taking birth in a mortal human frame for the purpose of guidance & / or salvation of human beings. This belief has been found in almost every land & every age in recorded human history.

The Bhagavad Gita unambiguously affirms that whenever evil gains ground in the world, Lord Krishna reincarnates to end it. The Quran refers to several prophets & messengers of Allah. Jesus Christ was regarded as the son of God. The traditions of the Sikh gurus, the Bodhisattvas & of the Dalai Lama all reinforce this idea.

Hence, there can per se be absolutely nothing to disbelieve in the tenet of the Radhasoami religion that the Supreme Godhead Radhasoami has Incarnated on earth, & Is Redeeming His followers, through an intergenerational agency of the Param Gurus or Grand Masters.

This Faith has a history of an uninterrupted lineage of eight sacred forms of the Param Guru to lend credence to its fundamental tenet, & inspire the faith of its numerous devotees from all across the world.

What is the matchless glory of the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh? The solemn declaration by the Param Guru that the Incarnated Divine Current or Nij Dhar shall NOT return to its original Avode of Radhasoami Dham {the most exalted paradise in existence} until It has achieved the true & final salvation of all living beings {& not just humans}.

In other words, the reassuring & glorious message given by the Nij Dhar to humanity may be simply writ as:

“I AM INCARNATED ON EARTH & WILL CONTINUE REDEEMING HUMANS & OTHER BEINGS TILL I HAVE REDEEMED YOU ALL!”

So, how do we humbly go about possibly expressing our gratitude for such indescribable divine Grace & most glorious Mission of universal salvation?

Well, ....!

Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.
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Doing Good to Others Pays. {35.}

Doing Good to Others Pays. {35.}
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“Doing good to others is not a duty, it is a joy,
for it increases our own health and happiness.”

---- Zoroaster; Iranian prophet and founder of the ancient Parsee religion,
which bears his name, c. 628-c.551 BC.
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Become Absolutely Fearless at Heart. {34.}

Become Absolutely Fearless at Heart. {34.}
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“Fear not.
What is not real, never was and never will be.
What is real, always was and cannot be destroyed."

---- The Bhagavad Gita.
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Good Souls Remain Spiritually Absorbed. {33.}

Good Souls Remain Spiritually Absorbed. {33.}
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“Those blessed with the karma of good actions praise the Lord.
O Nanak, they make the Guru their spiritual teacher.
In the fourth watch of the early morning hours,
a longing arises in their higher consciousness.
They are attuned to the river of life;
the True Name is in their minds and on their lips.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
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Right Course, Disbelief & Punishment. {32.}

Right Course, Disbelief & Punishment. {32.}
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“This Book, there is no doubt in it, is a guide to those who guard {against evil}.
Those who believe in the unseen and keep up prayer
and spend out of what We have given them.
And who believe in that which has been revealed to you
and that which was revealed before you
and they are sure of the hereafter.
These are on a right course from their Lord
and these it is that shall be successful.
Surely those who disbelieve,
it being alike to them whether you warn them,
or do not warn them, will not believe.
Allah has set a seal upon their hearts
and upon their hearing
and there is a covering over their eyes,
and there is a great punishment for them.
And there are some people who say:
We believe in Allah and the last day;
and they are not at all believers.
They desire to deceive Allah and those who believe,
and they deceive only themselves and they do not perceive.”

---- The Quran; Al-Baqarah {The Cow}: 1-10.
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Golden Rule to Your Living. {31.}

Golden Rule to Your Living. {31.}
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“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,
for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”

---- The Bible; Matthew 7:12.
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Discard Lesser for Greater Joy. {30.}

Discard Lesser for Greater Joy. {30.}
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“If a person who enjoys a lesser happiness beholds a greater one,
let her or him leave aside the lesser to gain the greater.
I reached in experience the nirvana that is unborn, unrivalled,
secure from attachment, undecaying and unstained.
This condition has indeed been reached by me
that is deep, difficult to see, difficult to understand,
tranquil, excellent, beyond the reach of mere logic, subtle,
and to be realized only by the wise.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
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Divine Guarantee of Universal Salvation. {29.}

Divine Guarantee of Universal Salvation. {29.}
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The Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh revolves around the holy person of the Param Guru or Grand Master. When the Param Guru sheds His mortal human frame, the Incarnated Divine Current or Nij Dhar continues Its most glorious Mission of universal salvation through a next chosen sacred form as the Param Guru.

Hence, the mode employed by divine Grace in the Radhasoami religion is through an intergenerational, uninterrupted & continuing lineage of Grand Masters. This concept has had other historical parallels also, the Sikh gurus & the tradition of the Dalai Lama being two examples that easily come to mind.

However, there remain several crucial differences between the Radhasoami religion & all others, which do not bear a discussion right now. Suffice it to say, that the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh is a living tradition, originated from the most exalted divine realm, & it has been the first in all recorded human history & creational existence to unambiguously declare that the Nij Dhar shall blessedly not Return to Its Realm until & unless It achieves the salvation of all living beings in this world-system in the ongoing depraved age of Kaliyuga.

Glory be to the living Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh, which has been engaged in the most glorious Mission of universal salvation since 12.30 a.m. of the sacred Monday of August 24, 1818!
.
Note: This is drawn from & inspired by the scriptures, practices & teachings pertaining to the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.
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Ignorance is Darkness; Shun it. {28.}

Ignorance is Darkness; Shun it. {28.}
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“Ignorance is the night of the mind;
A night that’s without moon or star.”

---- Confucius.

Just You Are My All-in-all! {27.}

Just You Are My All-in-all! {27.}
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“You are my companion; You are my best friend.
You are my beloved; I am in love with You.
You are my honor; You are my decoration.
Without You, I cannot survive, even for an instant.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib.
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Do not Doubt; Have Faith. {26.}

Do not Doubt; Have Faith. {26.}
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“There is neither this world
nor the world beyond nor happiness
for the one who doubts.”

---- The Bhagavad Gita.
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Keep Me on Right Path. {25.}

Keep Me on Right Path. {25.}
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“In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds,
the Beneficent, the Merciful, Master of the Day of Judgment.
Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.
Keep us on the right path.
The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favors.
Not (the path) of those upon whom Thy wrath is brought down,
nor of those who go astray.”

---- The Quran; Al-Fatiha {The Opening}: 1-7.
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Subjects Worthy of One’s Thought. {24.}

Subjects Worthy of One’s Thought. {24.}
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“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable ...
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy,
think about such things.”

---- The Bible; Philippians 4:8.
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Difference between Good & Bad. {23.}

Difference between Good & Bad. {23.}
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“Good men and bad men differ radically.
Bad men never appreciate kindness shown them,
but wise men appreciate and are grateful.
Wise men try to express their appreciation and gratitude
by some return of kindness,
not only to their benefactor,
but to everyone else.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
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Teachings of the Radhasoami Faith. {22.}

Teachings of the Radhasoami Faith. {22.}
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“The teachings of the Radhasoami Faith are similar to those of the Faith known as the Religion of Saints or Sant Mat as taught by Guru Nanak and Kabir Sahab and other Saints like Jagjivan Sahab, Paltu Sahab and Tulsi Sahab of Hathras. The Radhasoami Faith may, therefore, be described as the Religion of Saints. Seekers who are desirous of joining the Satsang are expected to accept the teachings of the Radhasoami Faith and promise to act according to its principles and perform the practices prescribed therein.”

---- Dayalbagh; published by the Radhasoami Satsang Sabha, Dayalbagh.
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The Simultaneous Coexistence of Opposites. {21.}

The Simultaneous Coexistence of Opposites. {21.}
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“When the people of the world all know beauty as beauty
There arises the recognition of ugliness.
When they all know the good as good
There arises the recognition of evil.
Therefore, being and non-being produce each other.”

---- Lao-Tzu, the founder of Taoism, B.C. 600-531.
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Krishna Exhorts Arjuna to Fight. {20.}

Krishna Exhorts Arjuna to Fight. {20.}
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“Krishna said:
‘You grieve for those who are not worthy of grief,
And yet speak words of wisdom.
The wise grieve neither
For the living nor for the dead.

There never was a time when I, you,
Or these kings did not exist;
Nor shall we ever cease to exist in the future.

Just as the Atma acquires a childhood body,
A youth body, and an old age body during this life,
Similarly, the Atma acquires another body after death.
The wise are not deluded by this.

The contacts of the senses with the sense objects
Give rise to the feelings of heat and cold,
And of pain and pleasure.
They are transitory and impermanent.
Therefore, endure them, O Arjuna.’”

---- The Bhagavad Gita; Chapter 1: 11-14.
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Thought Futile; His Command Supreme. {19.}

Thought Futile; His Command Supreme. {19.}
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“By thinking, He cannot be reduced to thought,
even by thinking hundreds of thousands of times.
By remaining silent, inner silence is not obtained,
even by remaining lovingly absorbed deep within.
The hunger of the hungry is not appeased,
even by piling up loads of worldly goods.
Hundreds of thousands of clever tricks,
but not even one of them
will go along with you in the end.
So how can you become truthful?
And how can the veil of illusion be torn away?
O Nanak, it is written that you shall
obey the Hukum or His Command,
and walk in the Way of His Will. …
By His Command, souls come into being;
by His Command, glory and greatness are obtained.
By His Command, some are high and some are low;
by His Written Command, pain and pleasure are obtained.
Some, by His Command, are blessed and forgiven;
others, by His Command, wander aimlessly forever.
Everyone is subject to His Command;
no one is beyond His Command.
O Nanak, one who understands His Command, does not speak in ego.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib; Guru Nanak Dev, Japji, 1 & 2.
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Friendship among Enemies is Possible. {18.}

Friendship among Enemies is Possible. {18.}
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“Perhaps Allah will make friendship between you
and those whom you hold as enemies.
And Allah has power (over all things),
and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

---- The Quran; Surah: Al-Mumtahina; Verse: 7.
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Good Happens to the Devout. {17.}

Good Happens to the Devout. {17.}
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“All things work together for good to those that love the Lord.”

---- The Bible; Romans, 8:28.
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Choose Your Friends Very Carefully. {16.}

Choose Your Friends Very Carefully. {16.}
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“An insincere and evil friend
is more to be feared than a wild beast;
a wild beast may wound your body,
but an evil friend will wound your mind.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
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Supreme Godhead Radhasoami Dayal’s Message. {15.}

Supreme Godhead Radhasoami Dayal’s Message. {15.}
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MESSAGE:

“Proclaimed for the benefit of the spiritually deserving the Message that the Supreme Being, Most Bountiful, Merciful RADHASOAMI Has, upon Observing the extreme agony and delusion of living beings, Compassionately Pleased to Personally Incarnate Himself as the holy Form of the Sant Satguru {ot Grand Saint-Master}, for the express purpose of their redemption. In His boundless Grace. He Reveals the secrets of His Own Abode, and Preaches the Surat Shabda Marg as the means to attain it. It behooves the living beings to nurture faith and love in His Lotus Feet.”

---- Param Purusha Puran Dhani Huzur Soami Ji Maharaj, the August Founder of Radhasoami religion; the holy Sar Bachan {Nazm}.
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Import:
This forms the first {translated} paragraph of the key, crucial, and most glorious Message to humanity Communicated by the Supreme Godhead RADHASOAMI.

It simply means that upon Witnessing the ignorance, confusion and misery of living beings in this depraved age of Kaliyuga, the God dwelling in the loftiest divine realm Personally Decided to Incarnate His Highness upon earth, with the sole Intention of universal salvation.

Humanity should rejoice at this best possible of news for its redemption. Satsangis have already started doing so and, as Merciful RADHASOAMI Showers His Grace upon others, the rest of the world will also gradually follow suit.
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Superior Person’s Words and Deeds. {14.}

Superior Person’s Words and Deeds. {14.}
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“The superior person acts before {s}he speaks,
And afterwards speaks according to one’s action.”

---- Confucius, the founder of Taoism, {B.C. 551 to 479}.
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Constantly Guard against Your Senses. {13.}

Constantly Guard against Your Senses. {13.}
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“And as a boat on the water is swept away by a strong wind,
even one of the senses on which the mind focuses
can carry away a person’s intelligence.”

---- The Bhagavad Gita; 2:67.
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Param Sant Kabir’s Godly Transformation. {12.}

Param Sant Kabir’s Godly Transformation. {12.}
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“Says Kabir, I have gone insane. Slaughtering, slaughtering my mind,
I have merged into the Celestial Lord.
When the stream flows into the Ganges, then it becomes the Ganges.
Just so, Kabir has become the Lord.
He has become the Embodiment of Truth, and he does not go anywhere else.
Associating with the sandalwood tree, the tree nearby is changed;
that tree begins to smell just like the sandalwood tree.
Coming into contact with the philosophers’ stone, copper is transformed;
that copper is transformed into gold.
In the Society of the Saints, Kabir is transformed;
that Kabir is transformed into the Lord.
Some apply ceremonial marks to their foreheads,
hold malas in their hands, and wear religious robes.
Some people think that the Lord is a play-thing.
If I am insane, then I am Yours, O Lord.
How can people know my secret?
I do not pick leaves as offerings, and I do not worship idols.
Without devotional worship of the Lord, service is useless.
I worship the True Guru; forever and ever, I surrender to Him.
By such service, I find peace in the Court of the Lord.
People say that Kabir has gone insane.
Only the Lord realizes the secret of Kabir.
Turning away from the world,
I have forgotten both my social class and ancestry.
My weaving now is in the most profound celestial stillness.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib; Param Sant Kabir, page 1158.
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Obedience and Patience Merit Reward. {11.}

Obedience and Patience Merit Reward. {11.}
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“And obey Allah and His Messenger,
and do not dispute {with one another}
lest you lose courage and your strength depart,
and be patient.
Surely, Allah is with those
who are As-Sabirin {the patient ones}.

---- The Quran; Surah: Al-Anfal, Verse: 46.
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The Vine and Its Branches. {10.}

The Vine and Its Branches. {10.}
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“I am the vine, you are the branches.
He who abides in Me, and I in him,
bears much fruit;
for without Me you can do nothing.”

---- The Bible; John, 15:5.
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Self-conquest is the Greatest Victory. {9.}

Self-conquest is the Greatest Victory. {9.}
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“It is better to conquer yourself
than to win a thousand battles.
Then the victory is yours.
It cannot be taken away from you;
not by angels or by demons,
nor by heaven or by hell.”

---- Gautama Buddha.
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The Key to Your Redemption. {8.}

The Key to Your Redemption. {8.}
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“Radhasoami Naam jo gaave soyi thare
Kal klesh sab naash sukh paave sab dukh hare.”

Meaning:

“Radhasoami Name whoever sings gets redeemed
Kaliyuga’s banes destroyed attain bliss of sorrows freed.”

Import: These are the beginning lines of the Paath or sacred hymn with which Satsangis {or followers of the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh} commence their daily morning Aarti. The Aarti is the first hymn daily recited as part of the morning Satsang or devotional assembly; the evening Satsang commences with another specific hymn ever day.

These lines form the start of the holiest Sar Bachan {Nazm}, undoubtedly the richest & most important scripture of humanity’s only living religion, & perhaps the ultimate scripture of all scriptures in the world.

Note: The above lines have been {as well as all other lines from the scriptures of the Radhasoami religion included in the subsequent posts shall have been} rendered from Hindi into their simple English translations by this humble writer, Vimal Rai Bhatnagar.
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The Highest Exemplary Human State. {7.}

The Highest Exemplary Human State. {7.}
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“Those who know, do not talk.
Those who talk, do not know.
Keep your mouth shut.
Guard your senses.
Temper your sharpness.
Simplify your problems.
Mask your brightness.
Be at one with the dust of the earth.
This is primal union.
S{h}e who has achieved this state
is unconcerned with friends and enemies
with good and harm, with honor and disgrace;
this is the highest state of the human.

---- Lao-Tzu, the founder of Taoism, 600 B.C. - 531 B.C.
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Perform Your Duty with Care. {6.}

Perform Your Duty with Care. {6.}
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“Perform your prescribed duty, for action is better than inaction.
A person cannot even maintain one’s physical body without work.
---- The Bhagavad Gita.
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The Lord’s Command Governs Existence. {5.}

The Lord’s Command Governs Existence. {5.}
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“By His Hukum or Command, all are created.
By His Command, actions are performed.
By His Command, all are subject to death;
by His Command, they merge in Truth.
O Nanak, whatever pleases His Will comes to pass.
Nothing is in the hands of these beings.”

---- The Guru Granth Sahib; Guru Nanak Dev; Ashtapadiyan or Octets, Siree Raag, 8:4.
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Use Wealth for Pious Ends. {4.}

Use Wealth for Pious Ends. {4.}
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“And spend in the Cause of Allah
and do not throw yourselves into destruction
{by not spending your wealth in the Cause of Allah},
and do good.
Truly, Allah loves Al-Muhsinoon {the good-doers}.

---- The Quran; Surah: Al-Baqara, Verse: 195.
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Just Love the Lord Wholeheartedly. {3.}

Just Love the Lord Wholeheartedly. {3.}
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“Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
and with all your strength.”

---- The Bible; The Old Testament, Deuteronomy, 6.4-6.
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