Many people ask remedies on various aspects such as earning wealth, getting married, getting cured, etc.; however, no one even thinks of asking remedy for God-realisation. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Educational institutions across the world offer many degrees in many subjects. There are many high level degrees such as Doctorate. However, the supreme degree among all is a true disciple of a true Guru. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Many couples quarrel throughout their lives and realise in their old age that only spiritual practice is the remedy on this issue. However, all they can do then is repent for not having performed spiritual practice throughout their lives. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
Performing spiritual practice according to Jnanayoga is mostly through the use of intellect, performing spiritual practice according to Karmayoga is through the medium of body and mind, whereas performing spiritual practice according to Bhaktiyoga is through the medium of mind, intellect and body. – Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale
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