Friday, March 25, 2011

Radhanath Swami on Reign in Hell or Serve in Heaven?

In the association of people who have faith, the natural faith which is within our heart awakens. Real faith is not something that is imposed upon us. Just like a seed, it’s awakened from within in the proper environment. A seed, if watered properly, grows into a beautiful flower. So, in order to have such strong faith that we are actually willing to take great apparent risks, sadhu sanga is most important. Sadhu sanga means association of devoted people. Without such association, the campaign of maya or illusion which is all around us directly or indirectly keeps telling us that it’s better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven; that it’s better to be the proprietor and enjoyer in this world of illusion than to be a servant in the ecstatic realm of dedication and devotion to the Lord.
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15 comments:

  1. GuruMarch 25, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Wonderful article, in fact it is very good instruction for us.

    Thank you so much Maharaj for being enlighten us.

    Thank you so much for posting.

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  2. Vinay MalaniMarch 25, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    It is better to serve saints like Radhanath Swami than to be caught up in the middle of people with demonic tendencies & aspirations.

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  3. ChandraMarch 25, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Very true! association is the key...
    Without sadhu sanga, Maya can very easily distract us from the real goal of life.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Devotee association is so important!

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  5. AishwaryaMarch 26, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    So true!

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  6. priya aiyarMarch 26, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Wonderful article by Maharaj. Maharaj is our true well-wisher.He always makes it a point to enlighten his followers against the pit-falls in spiritual life.His teachings have the potency to prevent pride and complacency entering our life.

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  7. Sumit SharmaMarch 26, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Radhanath Swami has so nicely explained the importance of devotee association in our lives. Without association of devotees, our devotional service is just like a gross body with no soul in it.

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  8. Ravi GargMarch 27, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Thanks for revealing the method to develop real faith......

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  9. Sumit SharmaMarch 27, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    This ladder of high perfection in devotional service, is very important for the upliftment of everyone in his whole journey which starts with "Shraddha". If one is serious about it, one will very easily get through the hindrances.

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  10. Yogita JagannathanMarch 27, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj for this eye opening article. We have heard many times "A man is known by the company he keeps" If we have right spritual association, it can do wonders to our life.

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  11. madhuraMarch 28, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Wonderful instruction.Thank you Maharaj for enlightening us.

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  12. vaishali kamatMarch 30, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    thank you for these wonderful thoughts

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  13. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Radhanath Swami has full faith in the scriptures. Not only faith but he is also relishing his interactions with the divine.

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  14. Paramesvara DasaApril 1, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    This very much important to accept the association of sadhus, pure devotees. Then only one can be free from Illusion. Very nice message. All glories to Radhanath Swami.

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  15. prakash s chhabriaMay 10, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    one becomes what one associates with.thanks RADHANATH SWAMI for teaching the principle of associating with GODLY people.

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