The subjects that science deals with are associated with materialistic world; whereas, the subjects that Spirituality deals with are associated with God-realisation. Science progressively entraps humans in materialistic world; whereas, Spirituality helps humans to get liberated from materialistic world. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Becoming seeker or disciple is millions of times superior to becoming office bearer of a political party; because, upon entering a political party, Raja-Tama components increase; whereas, by becoming seeker or disciple Sattva component increases. It leads one towards God-realisation. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Parents of a child are worried about its future; whereas, Saints have a comprehensive emotion that all the children in the Nation are their’s; hence, they are always in a state of Anand. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale
Those who perform spiritual practice do not wish to be reborn; instead, wish for the Final Liberation on the strength of their spiritual practice. Conversely, patriots and devout followers of Dharma expect to be reborn again and again for serving Dharma. If we term this as one’s own wish, then expecting not to have rebirth … Read more
During old times, Hindus abided by Dharma and had pride in Dharma. Hence, the phrase ‘धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः । i.e. Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitaha (Manusmruti, 8.15), meaning, one who protects Dharma is protected by Dharma, meaning God, becomes applicable to them. Hindus of the present times neither abide by Dharma nor do they have pride in … Read more
Once body, mind, wealth and ego is sacrificed, followed by enhancement of spiritual emotion and devotion, God’s grace ensues. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale
God-realisation is no part-time job; rather, it is full-time spiritual practice. Hence, we have to perform every act with devotion and bhav (spiritual emotion). – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale
During favourable times, meaning during eras of the past, donation of cow was part of spiritual practice. However, during the present adverse times, it is the question of survival of cows; hence, protection and not donation of cows is important. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale
It appears as though people in the West marry with the intention of having someone to spar with. Subsequently, when they are fed up of quarrels, they get divorced. They marry again and separate, and the cycle continues. Perform spiritual practice, so that we in India do not reach this stage. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) … Read more
Auditors conduct audit for some individuals and develop ego about it. Conversely, God keeps moment to moment account of every individual in this infinite Universe; and yet He is egoless. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale
