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Whom should one never forget in life ? (One should never forget GOD in life)
The biggest shortcoming of modern science is that sometimes, due to some unprecedented scientific invention, we forget GOD, the Master of the universe. We become arrogant about our scientific strength. Even if we have made the greatest invention of science, we should never forget GOD, who gave us the intellect and mind for that invention. GOD has given limited intellect to animals and birds, so they are able to sustain life but are unable to make any invention. If GOD had given limited intellect to us humans like animals and birds, we too would not have been able to do anything. It is only due to the intellect granted by GOD that a human being makes the greatest invention. Just upon doing so, one should never make the mistake of forgetting GOD. But this lapse often happens through us and we forget that the intellect for that scientific invention has been granted to us by GOD.
Therefore, no matter what height we reach in life, we should never forget GOD.
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How do virtues enter life ? (Virtues enter life by GOD's grace)
The only one who gives inspiration to everyone, gives direction to everyone, provides guidance to everyone, and instills virtues in everyone is GOD alone. We should understand that if our worldly father gives us the lesson of speaking the truth in childhood, then GOD alone is doing this work by making him an instrument. If we get inspired by some person and take inspiration to imbibe his virtues within us, then GOD does this too by making that person an instrument. The infusion of any virtue within us is not possible at all without GOD's inspiration. It should be clearly understood and believed that virtues enter our life only through GOD's inspiration and remain within us only through GOD's grace. Rather than making separate efforts for virtues to be instilled within us, it is far more beneficial to undertake desireless devotion of GOD. Through desireless devotion, we connect with GOD, and through GOD's grace, the infusion of virtues keeps happening within us automatically and gradually.
Therefore, in life, one should earn GOD's grace by undertaking devotion, as a result of which virtues will enter life automatically.
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To whom is the one following principles dear ? (The one following principles is dear to GOD)
Today in Kaliyug (modern era), the effect of the age is such that walking on principles seems extremely difficult and sometimes almost impossible. But even then, the creature who connects with GOD and walks on principles, the happiness of following principles that GOD grants to him is stupendous. For example, we might benefit from telling a lie, but still, if we spoke the truth, the happiness and satisfaction we will experience in following the principle of truth will be unique happiness and satisfaction granted by GOD. Therefore, in life, one should undertake devotion and maintain virtuous conduct. Devotion gives us immense strength to follow all principles of religion and Scriptures in life. Only due to devotion are we able to understand the principles described in religion and Scriptures, get influenced by them, and make efforts to imbibe them in life.
The one following the principles of religion and Scriptures is most dear to GOD. Therefore, if we are able to do so, it should be considered the boundless grace of GOD.
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Where do evils restrict our entry ? (Evils restrict our entry near GOD).
The more jealousy, malice, hatred and envy we harbor toward anyone, the farther we will move away from GOD. This is a scriptural truth and a principle experienced by saints. Therefore, we should stop harboring jealousy, malice, hatred and envy toward anyone with immediate effect. When the world starts appearing full of GOD to us due to devotion, we succeed in doing so. This is the most successful, most beautiful and simplest way to increase closeness with GOD. Carrying jealousy, malice, hatred and envy, we can never reach the door of GOD, neither can we even knock on the door of GOD. Therefore, in life, due to devotion, we should eradicate our jealousy, malice, hatred and envy toward anyone, and believing that doing so will be pleasing to GOD, we should do it. One who does so automatically becomes dear to GOD, therefore, for GOD's happiness, we should do this. Just opposite to this, one who is unable to do so keeps moving farther away from GOD. Now this decision is for us to make, whether we want the contiguity of GOD or distances from GOD.
Evils restrict our entry at the door of GOD, therefore, those evils should be renounced from life.
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