Performing ritualistic worship as per Path of Rituals (Karmakand) is at the gross level, whereas doing so in the mind, is at the subtle level. Based on the principle of Spirituality – ‘one should go from gross to subtle’, worship performed in mind (subtle) is superior to ritualistic worship performed physically (gross).
‘When you sow one seed in God’s creation the returns that you reap are a thousand fold. Which bank in the world gives such a high interest rate ? Hence remember God who gives such a high interest rate atleast a little. Let there be at least this small amount of gratitude.’
Generation of spiritual emotion in the self is solely dependent upon our yearning for God realization, center of devotion for God getting created in the subconscious mind and our actual spiritual practice.
‘You should increase your spiritual emotion so much that God should feel like coming to you. You should not have to go to God.’
In spiritual practice conversing with God has special significance because it is through this very medium that we get the spiritual experience of non-duality.
While busy in performing seva, many aspects are forgotten, and hence these remain pending. This process continues the entire day and ultimately causes tension at night.
Priti is unconditional love that is devoid of expectations. Worldly love is with expectations.
Sacrifice does not mean giving away the belongings; it means getting rid of attachment to them.
Once Sage Vasistha and Sage Vishwamitra were debating the relative superiority of satsang and penance. Sage Vasistha proclaimed satsang to be superior; whereas Sage Vishwamitra said it was penance. Unable to decide, they went to the Deities. The Deities said, ‘‘Only Sheshanag (The serpent who holds the earth on its hood) is capable of answering the question.’’
A seeker who is performing sadhana (Spiritual practice) as per Bhaktiyoga can easily make such efforts; however, for those following Karmayoga and Dnyanyoga it will not be so easy.