Our Devotion to the Guru (Sathsang No.35)

Om Sathguru Sri Seshadri Swamigal Thiruvadikkae

If we happen to come across an exalted soul, we should greet Him by prostrating before Him, should learn the truth about God by putting questions to Him with reverence and devotion, and should obey and render service to Him. Real service to such exalted souls consists in obeying them. Even greater than this is to abide by their hints, act in conformity with their principles and follow their mind, to place in their hands the reins of our mind and senses, and thus serve as puppets in their hands. Thanks to the fellowship of such blessed souls, not only are noble virtues and right conduct manifested in the life of a supremely devout soul striving on such lines; evil propensities and immoral conduct disappear, but devotion to God, knowledge of His Truth, and even His realization, become easy of access.

(Excerpts from The Secret of Bhaktiyoga – Satsanga and the Characteristics, Greatness and Glory of Devotees (Gita Press))



Guruji, “How can one realize God?”

Om SathGuru Sri Seshadri Swamigal Thiruvadikkae

Sishya: Guruji, ‘How can one realize God?’

Guru: Under the spell of God’s maya, man forgets his true nature. He forgets that he is heir to the infinite glories of his Father. This divine maya is made of three gunas. And all three are robbers; for they rob man of all his treasures and make him forget his true nature. The three gunas are Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Of these, Sattva alone points the way to God. But even Sattva is like the last step of the stairs. Next to it is the roof. The Supreme Brahman (Lord of the Universe) is man’s own abode. One can’t attain the knowledge of Para – Brahma unless one transcends three gunas.

By directing your love to HIM and constantly reasoning that God alone is real and the world illusory. The aswattha tree alone is permanent; its fruit is transitory.