Swami Ramsukhdas Ji Blog

In the world there are two things – union and separation. Of these, separation is primary. We cannot be sure about being together, but we can be certain there will be separation at some point in time. It is the experience of all that union leads into separation. The one who accepts that separation is […]

Our Body is perishable, no one can preserve it forever and our real Self is non-perishable. No one can ever destroy it.  Avinaashi tu tadviddhi yaen sarvamidam tatam;  vinaashamavyasyasya na kashrchtarktumarhati.  (Gita 2:17)  Gita says, “Know that to be non-perishable by which all this world is pervaded. None can bring about the destruction of the […]

“Aap Kripa ko aasaro, aap kripa ko jor;  Aap bina dikhe nahi, teen lok mein aur.”  Oh Lord! I depend only on Your grace and Your strength. There is no one else that I see that is like You in this Universe.  “Hetu rahit jag jug upkaari;  Tumhe tumhaare sewak asuraari.”  (Manasa Uttar: 47:3)    […]

Question: What are the obstacles in being a well-wisher of all?  Swamiji: Selfishness is the main obstacle. As such, selfishness is due to ego (self-identity), By giving up selfishness and (having the sentiment of) seeing to the well-being of all, our own well-being takes place ! He who has the feeling – “May all be […]

Question: When does spiritual practice (Saadhan) begin in human life ?   Swamiji: When man becomes remorseful with worldly concerns and begins to reflect on these things, that is the beginning of his spiritual practice (saadhan). When man does not get happiness from this world, does not attain peace, then he becomes dejected. He experiences […]

Ways to remain cheerful (joyful) –  Be free from likes and dislikes (attachment and aversion) to persons, objects, incidents and circumstances etc. Be impartial to all, remaining free from egoism and selfishness.  Fill the mind entirely with divine traits, such as compassion, forgiveness and generosity etc.  Have the feeling (bhava) of seeing to the welfare of all […]