Man of Today and Babuji's Sahaj Marg

The majority of even highly educated persons is unaware of the human goal of life. Most of them feel the question itself to be unnecessary. A few may reply, a good job, prosperous profession, a good family and so on. Man of today aims at comfortable worldly life. Most of them neither known nor believe that there is a life beyond this life and they treat death as an end of everything.

If a person manages to escape misery and troubles to a reasonable extent, he thinks that he has led a successful life. He starts thinking that he has created his success; he does not need any body's help  he is his own God. But the moment there is some problem or trouble, he starts looking for help from other quarters. If he does not get it, which in most cases happens, he curses everybody around including the invisible God as tyrannical and unjust.

A man capable of freeing the persons from worldly problems/miseries, become more popular soon and people attach a name with him as Mahatma/Saint of very high approach. With the time, the number of followers of such man also increases. Gradually people start understanding that solution of a problem or freedom from one misery is not the correct solution. Miseries teach them that human life is full of problems, miseries, sufferings and the gaps being filled up by temporary smiles, laughter or which they may feel or call peace or happiness. People also come to know that, if the very thought of God provides relief in all situations, it is better to find out some way which leads to God Realization.

Sahaj Marg is the most convincing and helpful in attainment of the main goal of human life, i.e., God Realization, in one's lifetime. It is so on account of the following reasons :-

• That Pujya Babuji Maharaj has facilitated the transmission of Divine Grace all the time to the aspirants;
• That it is Rajyoga modified by Babuji. It starts meditation from the heart on the logic that on Divinization of heart, all the centres will automatically be awakened and Divinized;
• That Meditation on heart assisted by cleaning and Constant Remembrance, saves the time. The goal of God Realization is always in view of abhyasi. Mantra, tantra or rituals are not there. Only a heart full of love for Divine is enough;
• That problems, miseries and sufferings do come as a result of Sankaras but with the help of Divine Grace of Babuji Maharaj, the abhyasi feels the least or no impact of them rather a thankful attitude towards God develops in abhyasi in all the situations because abhyasi gradually starts feeling the fomentation of Divine Love;
• That with the increase of Divine Love, abhyasi starts feeling that he is melting, dissolving, diluting and getting mixed in the ocean of Divine Love. Gradually the goal comes in view that one day only He(Divine) will remain. That will be attainment of the goal. The state of merger will be there.

Thus Sahaj Marg is the best way to suit the modern conditions because Babuji's help is more than the role of the abhyasi in it.

Babuji's Expectation from Abhyasi

First of all Babuji Maharaj entertained only those persons who had the aim of "God Realization".  For persons with lesser aim, He used to say, "Please go and find out such person who may help you in the matter". Once finding Babuji Maharaj alone, I humbly asked Him, "Babuji - you change a man at a glance but you return back a man with a wordly aim while you can help him at a wink of an eye - why so" ? Babuji Maharaj replied, "It is a fact that i can do every work but first of all i have a very limited time which is not enough even for the aspirants of God Realization and moreover there are so many experts who can help him in the worldly attainments. So better work should be preferred first. I do not want my popularity that i can help in the worldly matters so that the aspirants of only God Realization may come to me - a work or mission for which i have come to this world."

Babuji's the only expectation from an Abhyasi is that he should regularly sit in morning meditation, cleaning in the evening, prayer at the bed time and efforts to discharge all duties of life in the remembrance of God. If worldly duties require an adjustment of time, it is permitted.

Babuji has said that abhyasi should make his efforts and with the blessings of God, his efforts done turn to be  Real very soon. Babuji Maharaj expected from an abhyasi to give his "Self" and nothing else so that the abhyasi may realize his goal of life very soon. Babuji was never in favor of donation. I remember that after a lot of persuasion, Babuji allowed to take Rs. 30 per delegate during functions with the instruction that no abhyasi should be compelled for it. Instead of taking anything from abhyasi, Babuji used to send money to some abhyasis who were financially weak so that they could attend Basant Utsav. He helped abhyasis financially even in other matters.

Babuji expects from abhyasis only efforts of attachment in sincerity, devotion and love for the Goal/God and rest work is done by Him. So the major work is done by Babuji Maharaj and the role of the abhyasi is very little. Abhyasi attains the highest goal of human life, i.e., God Realization with the least effort on his part because of help of transmission of Divine Grace from Pujya Babuji Maharaj.

Divine Sparks from Pujya Babuji Maharaj

"Religion is simply a preparatory ground for Spirituality; where Religion ends Spirituality begins; where Spirituality ends Reality begins; where Reality ends Real Bliss comes  and when that too is gone the destination is reached."

• We have buried true religion in the grave, only, we clap hands in the name of religion and do nothing else. The aims and object of life conceived in terms of worldly ends are almost meaningless. To practice devotion to please God in order to secure worldly comforts or gains is but a mockery. The problem before us is not mere deliverance from pain and misery but freedom from bondage which is the ultimate cause of pain and misery. Freedom from bondage is "Liberation" which is different from "Salvation". Salvation is only a temporary pause in the rotation. It is the suspension of the process of birth and death only for a certain fixed period after which we again resume material form. The endless circle of rebirth ends only when we have secured Liberation. This is the minimum which a man should achieve while the real goal of human life is God Realization.
• The line of Divinity and Humanity runs in parallel. There is a positive co-relation between the two. The divorce of either is harmful. There should be a balance in between the two. Worldly duties discharged in Constant Remembrance of God maintains this balance. This way,  the living becomes Divine.
• Tastelessness has its own peculiar taste which too one must have a taste of. Everyone is involved to some extent at least in worries. Happy are those who pay no heed to them but try to remain satisfied and contented under all circumstances. The only way for that is to keep one's self concerned solely with the Great Power with a feeling of love and attachment. The superfluities may be treated as barking of dogs. Everything in him will then begin to get regulated, assuming a state of moderation and balance. That is the exact sense implied in the term "The Transformation Of Man".
• Solitary life in a forest and aloofness from all worldly concerns may be, to some, the means of cultivating patience and forbearance but to us, the taunts and rebukes of our friends and relations are the greatest penance and surest means of success. In fact, to put coolly with miseries and troubles contributes much to our betterment, hence they are valuable assets to our progress.
• Suffering and miseries have their own place in life. Everyone has his share of it. Even sages of eminence had their own. Had there been no sufferings in the world, man's thought could never have gone upto the reverse side of it, i.e., Bliss.
• As a matter of fact, all of us are like beggars at the Master's door, having a begging bowl in hand which is the Master readily fills. But when the bowl is already full with things other than spirituality, the question of getting anything from Him does  not arise at all, for, if anything is poured into it, it will flow out at once. The primary thing for us is, therefore, to make ourselves empty so that the bowl may be filled up with Master's Grace.
• Renunciation truly means non-attachment with worldly objects and not the non-possession of things. Thus a household life in which possession of things and worldly ties are indispensable , is no impediment in the way of Renunciation and consequently of Realization only if one is not unduly attached to the objects he is connected with.
• We should live a life like the coot and ducks in the water, which, when they are out of water have no effect of water on their wings. We should love our parents and everybody in the family without being soiled by attachment.
• Have a regard for all religions because they all tell to love God. Try to appreciate qualities of others instead of pointing out defects because God knows everything.

Babuji Guides: How to choose a GURU.

Babuji Maharaj has said several times that if abhyasi finds Guru not helpful in attainment of the Goal, he should change the Guru soon. However to attain the human goal of life, He has guided humanity to find out a worthy Guru in his book "Reality At Dawn" as under -

"God is the real Guru or Master and we get light from Him alone. But as it is extremely difficult for a man of ordinary talent to draw inspiration from God direct, we seek one of our fellow beings who has established his connection with Almighty. He must, therefore, treat himself as the humblest servant of God serving Humanity in the name of the Great Master. All through his (Lalaji Sahab) life, he treated his associates as brethren. The idea that they were his disciples never crossed his mind. I think and feel it as essential thing for a Guru to give up his masterly position and feel himself an ordinary servant of Humanity. If he feels himself as a Master and hence for above his associates, it will be Ahankar(Arrogance) of the worst type in a Guru."

Anybody in the world has to go one day because mortal's life on Earth is for a certain period while God(Creator) was, is and will remain forever. He is Immortal. The divine energy descends in human form for a certain work and his human form goes away after a certain period. It does not mean that such Divine Personality cannot help after He leaves the physical form rather He becomes more effective and helpful because even the only limitation of physical body is not there. All that remains is Divinity.

We all are very fortunate that we are under the Holy Shelter of Pujya Babuji Maharaj because in the dictates of Great Personalities like Lalaji Maharaj, Swami Vivekanandji, Lord Krishna and so many to Babuji Maharaj, revealed that Babuji Maharaj is the sole Divine Master of the Universe and His work will continue during His lifetime and afterwards till Maha-Pralaya. Whatever spiritual help we were getting in His lifetime, we will continue to get till the last phase of the world. If the man on Earth does anything wrong, prayers to Babuji Maharaj will set right everything. Faith once properly established cannot be shaken. Only unconditional love for Him is required and inner nearness will come automatically.

Babuji and Miracles

Babuji Maharaj never encouraged abhyasis to talk about miracles so that their spiritual progress may go on smooth. Once Babuji pointed out, "Centers below Heart region(Muladhar and Kundalini) are full of miraculous worldly powers." He prescribed meditation on Heart so that on gradual divinization of Heart other higher and lower centers may awaken automatically in a controlled manner. This saves the abhyasi from entanglement and misuse of the Divine power and enables him to attain his highest goal of human life i.e. God Realization in one life.

One abhyasi told Babuji that there was a saint who used to cross river on foot as if he was walking on the road. Babuji replied, "It is a wonderful recreation to the viewers. A river could be crossed by a boat with a little expenditure of money. The divine energy should generally be used for the transformation of man. The Nature never excuses a man who misuses the divine power in such a way. Such man may get popularity but cannot provide spiritual benefit to others."

Moreover, miracles do happen if there is a Divine necessity. Babuji further added, "Sahaj Marg abhyasi will get every worldly things of necessity but physical or mental problems will be there due to Sanskaras for which prayer to God can be done."

Babuji did so many worldly miracles but never wanted His popularity on this account rather he used to give credit either to Lalaji Saheb or any other person for the work done. However to change or transform a man into Divine at a glance is the greatest miracle which as i understand only God can do. This is the reason that Babuji always stressed on the quality of the abhyasi and not their numbers because the majority today is of the worldly wise persons who are influenced by one who help in achievement of worldly ends.

Babuji and Idol Worship

Babuji Maharaj was of the opinion, "If the picture or the Idol of God being worshiped is real, it is useful in spiritual progress and if it is not real, the help will not come rather the qualities or defects in the type of man being worshiped will start flowing towards the devotee. The form of the man being worshiped should be that one whose even the bones are divinized." Babuji always used to tell about Lalaji Maharaj that an abhyasi could meditate on his(Lalaji) form.

I was sure about Babuji's form when Babuji narrated one incident. Once Babuji told that when He was in South India, one fellow with some spiritual approach met him. Babuji said, "For testing, he threw iron bars made of will power horizontally then vertically on me. The bars passed my physical form from one end to the other without any obstruction. Later on he fell down on my feet saying that I have the transparent personality which is an indication of Realized Soul. I asked him never to use such test on anybody because if the personality is not transparent, such tests will be harmful to the man". Babuji never suggested his form for meditation, although this idea used to come to the abhyasis automatically.

After a few days the abhyasi starts noticing that physical form does not come in meditation while the feeling of His presence remains there which is a better condition.

Babuji's prescription is to start meditation after prayer which is a presumption of thought that the Divine Light is present in the heart. This process will gradually divinize the abhyasi. The transmission of Divine Grace always remains there to help. During the course of abhyas, firstly the physical consciousness goes away putting the abhyasi in Soul Consciousness. After freedom from Soul Consciousness, the abhyasi enters into the area of Reality although the destination(God) is still far away.

Babuji has said, "God is neither Sakar or Nirakar; He is above and beyond these two limitations. Sakar is an apparent limitation, while Nirakar is a limitation in thoughts. He is infinite. Do not construct His imaginary form and Realize Him as He is".

Thus for abhyas, a simple thought of God is better.

Divya Prasad

The future will always remain indebted to St Sister Kasturi who has blessed the humanity with "Divya Prasad" (a small book) released on the auspicious eve of Avataran Mahotsava of Samarth Sadguru Lalaji Maharaj of Fatehgarh on Basant Panchami January 28, 2012 at Lucknow - U.P.(INDIA).

This book reveals that Pujya Babuji Maharaj (Shri Ram Chandraji - Founder President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission - Shahjahanpur U.P.(INDIA) ) is the sole spiritual Master of the Universe till the last phase of the world. Pujya Babuji's Mission/Sankalp for humanity is "Return back to Homeland/God Realization" with the help of transmission power of Divine Grace which will definitely be fulfilled. This book starts with the blessings of St. Sister Kasturi. The book comprises of chapters both in Hindi and English.

Divya Prasad

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St. Kasturi's answer to rare questions

A few questions by Abhyasis and reply given by St. Sister Kasturi are more beneficial in spiritual progress for those who love Pujya Babuji Maharaj.

Q1 -	Define Sahaj Marg in one sentence ?
A1 -	Merger of "I" in "YOU" is Sahaj Marg.
Q2 -	What do you mean by merger and why it is necessary ?
A2 -	Merger means Laya Awastha. Babuji can put an abhyasi on the root of the spiritual progress within a wink of an eye. However till the steps to the roof are there, chances are that the abhyasi may come down. These steps (Sankaras) are automatically removed when abhyasi remains drowned in the ocean of Divine Love. With the gradual removal of steps, Laya Awastha goes on increasing and on removal of all the steps, abhyasi starts feeling oneness with the spiritual condition given by Babuji. 'This is Merger'. Now there is no chance that abhaysi may come down.
Q3 -	Sister, I want to realize you; Can I ?
A3 -	I am only a creation of Babuji. You better realize Babuji who is a creator.
Q4 -	It is heard that Lalaji is laya in Babuji and Babuji is laya in Chariji - now what is your opinion ?
A4 -	It is a fact that Lalaji is laya in Babuji. Moreover so many Divine Personalities and even incarnations are laya in Babuji. Now you can very well understand that all can be laya in Babuji who is destination or goal for all and not vice-versa. Babuji is Special Personality whose realm will remain till Mahapralaya.
Q5 -	After you, who will guide abhyasis ?
A5 -	Even today not I but Babuji is guiding all of us. Now it is easy to understand that Babuji was, Babuji is and Bauji will be guiding the humanity in future too.

St. Sister Kasturi Says: Why Sahaj Marg ?

St. Sister Kasturi

Once St. Sister Kasturi told - 

At the time of creation, GOD and man were face to face. There was then all Divine. Nature's acitivities turned the face of the man. The position of GOD did not change but now man's back was towards GOD and face towards natural attractions. This led man gradually far away from GOD. Generally, on requirement, when man prayed God for help, Divine personalities or incarnations used to come with required Divine powers to set right the then abnormal conditions or situations.

With man's back towards GOD,  the entire humanity was affected by gross materialism. The link with God had become almost dim. No human approach was enough to send prayers to the Supreme Power. In the brighter world amongst the liberated souls, Lalaji had the highest approach whose prayers could move the Center(Supreme Power). As prayers of only human beings could reach the center, Lalaji had to come down in human form on Basant Panchami 1873 and became known as Samarth Sadguru Shri Ram Chandraji of Fatehgarh. Lalaji's prayers compelled Bhooma(Center) for the descent of Shri Ram Chandraji (Babuji Maharaj) at Shahjahanpur on April 30, 1899. Babuji Maharaj has one Mission/Sankalp of Return back to Homeland/God Realization with the help of transmission power of His Divine Grace. He introduced a simplified system of Raj Yoga as SAHAJ MARG. In this system meditation starts from heart so that on Divinization of heart, man becomes divinized from top to bottom automatically. Babuji made it possible in one life. This method again turns the face of the man towards GOD and back towards worldly allurements. Thus the return back to Homeland/God Realization starts and Babuji's divine love ensures the destination(GOD). An Abhyasi has simply to do the efforts to remain connected with Babuji while discharging all duties of life and all spiritual work will be done by Pujya Babuji Maharaj.