Satsang - Spiritual Discourse
Follow the Truth
“God shows the true path only when a person is ready and wishes to tread upon it” - Mahraz Darshan Das
The Creator of the universe from whom Man has been detached can only be realised through the shelter and Naam of a Spiritual Master. The greatest hurdle between Man’s soul and God, is the mind.
The day is spent running about whilst the night is spent sleeping. During the course of a day very little time is spent truly remembering God, despite the fact that you may attend religious festivals, temples, go on pilgrimages and give alms. It is equally difficult to remember Him because of the burden of our evil deeds and passions.
The joy, happiness and peace of mind that you should have attained through this life is still elusive as ever. Every one of us has been given all the faculties and elements to work with. When these are taken away from us then our life comes to an end. You are indeed lucky to have been granted this human life, but you will be luckier still, if you can meet with your maker whilst in this life.
Take full advantage of this life. Cast aside your evil deeds, which are temporary and of a destructive nature. Although these are tasty morsels, they are empty. If you want to be filled, then turn towards Him. Remember Him.
Do not waste the time granted to you. Use it wisely, even if you remember Him for an instant, He will reward you, because He lives within you.
TEMPLE OF GOD
Your living body is a temple where God resides. Yet you search for Him outside yourself. Look within yourself and all will be revealed. God has granted you a life, a body, through which you must help others and realise yourself.
If your love is boundless, then that which you seek will automatically come to you. God, Himself will come to you if you try to find Him. Have faith.
Suffering and joy have been your companions since time immemorial. Freedom from these can only be attained when you accept the shelter and Naam from a Master.
Whenever and wherever there is need, God comes down in the form of Man to free you of your suffering. Whatever is taking place in the world is according to Gods will. Therefore you should all unite, become one in spirit. Praise his glory by whatever name you know Him. He is the almighty and omnipresent God.
SEEK A MASTER
My message to you is to go and seek the shelter and Naam of a Master and recognise yourself. Recognise this abode, which is the footstool of God.
Like God, Naam reverberates within the body. However it is only through a Master that it can be realised. Naam can be defined in two ways; Varn Atmic and Dhun Atmic. The former, Varn Atmic is the form of Naam, which can be written and spoken and is revealed in all scriptures. In contrast Dhun Atmic is the form of Naam, which cannot be described, and is neither written nor spoken. It can only be given by the perfect Master.
You are very fortunate if you come into contact with such a Master. It is no accident when this happens. However do not follow him blindly. Learn and question the person you are going to follow to your satisfaction. You will find Masters in all faiths, but your meeting with one is ordained by God, as is your birth. Suffering and joy is of your own making. Should the occasion arise when you do meet with a Master, then accept his shelter and Naam.
* The main points of Satsang delivered by Mahraz Darshan Das on 30th January 1982