Exclusive Focus Causes God’s Reciprocation. {148.}

Radhasoami Dayal Ki Daya

Radhasoami Sahai

May Compassionate Radhasoami Shower His Grace

May Radhasoami Help

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Radhasoami!

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I am nought save in my faith.

I think of nothing else.

I value only God’s Pleasure.

I desire only redemption soon.

I speak only about mysticism.

I do but serve Mission.

I am shut to all else

and singlemindedly concentrated on my goal.

The inevitable has to occur,

is happening now,

and will naturally continue

until my faith stands fully consummated.

God shall really become and prove

the reality and experience

to my entire life and fate.  

So, let Grace work miracles,

even as I humbly pray

to the Supreme Force that causes

this entire existential play.

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Radhasoami!

Prayers Do Turn True Miraculously. {145.}

Radhasoami Dayal Ki Daya

Radhasoami Sahai

May Compassionate Radhasoami Shower His Grace

May Radhasoami Help

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Radhasoami!

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It is very good that

God is real,

my faith is right,

and prayers do turn true miraculously.

There is little more that I want. 

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Radhasoami!

I Am Also Verily Human. {136.}

Radhasoami!
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I am as human as any other.


Forgive me, Lord,
but I do also often
question various premises
of the world’s major religions,
including our own Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh.


Yet I know this faith
lives in my very blood and bones.


Of course, that cannot serve
as clinching evidence
of its fundamental tenets.


It’s too long and arduous
an uphill climb, my Lord,
so Help me
for I at times
weary in my faith.


But I sense Your Love and Grace tugging me,
and I persevere in my honest quest,
despite such occasional fleeting ‘moments’.


May the Supreme Parent Radhasoami Dayal
Mercifully Guide me and all living beings
unto His eternal blissful paradise!
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Radhasoami!

There’s Many a Slip Betwixt … {135.}

Radhasoami!
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Yes, there’s many a slip betwixt …


the cup & the lip,


one’s being & its perceptions,


the aspiration & the action,


the deed & the outcome,


the belief & the reality,


the emotion & attained happiness,


the truth & its expression,


the sin & its reckoning,


this world & utopian ideal,


one’s faith & its consummation,


one’s prayer & God’s Grace,


life's uncertainties & death's finality,


one’s meditation & final redemption.


Indeed, too many a slip betwixt ....

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Radhasoami!

Poetic Prayer on Sesquicentennial Basant. {120.}

Poetic Prayer on Sesquicentennial Basant. {120.}
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Radhasoami!

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Shubh Basant par sabko badhayi
Prarn lekar shuru karo kamayi.
Yeh Basant hai athi khaas
Sumiro Radhasoami Naam har shvas
Paavo Radhasoami Dayal hamesha paas.

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Dekho Basant par leela nyari
Saraho Radhasoami Dayal Mauj anokhi.
Dayalbagh mein Nij Dhar Muskrayi
Samasth rachna par phool Barsayi
Sabmein udhaar ki khwahish Jagayi.

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Aapsi “Prem” khyal sahayog badhayi
Sangath ko bemisal kaum banayi.
Satsangi par hai badi zimmewari
Abhi imtihaan baaki hain kayi
Guru Len Radhasoami Dham Pahunchayi.

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Dekho Basant Dayalbagh rangoli roshni
Jaano Puran Dhani Daya bhari.
Radhasoami naam ki mahima Sunayi.
Satsang jahan mein khoob Phailayi
Apna sarvodhaar Maqsad zabardasth Badhayi.

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Ab jaago bahut rahey sowayi
Thamam umar rahi jaaye beethi.
Kaam karo bahut rahey alsayi
Dayalbagh jhanda duniya gaad phehrayi
Buland hausle jung fatah dilayi.

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Dekho Basant Khethon shobha hariyali
Kaliyuga mein Satyugi rasa pragatayi.
Radhasoami Satsang idhar udhar hoyi
Baagiyon ko Apni Maafi Bakshi
Sab bhaktan Liya Khainch Bulayi.

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Gaayo Basant aarti birah bhari
Param Guru Zarur Karenge poori.
Jahan se hui swabhavik dhoori
Maya jaal chooki thaki haari
Deedaar ki tadap Badhayi karari.

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Suno Basant dhun antari bahari
Paayo Huzur ki Prasannta gahri.
Guru se “Prem” daulat paayi
Bhakti Seva mein anand laayi
Apni qismat lee khoob jagayi.

Mere pyare behan aur bhai
Har roz Basant manaye Satsangi
Maalik Hidayath par bithaye zindagi.
Shabd mein surat sahaj samayi
Ghat mein Darshan nith Karayi
Uddhaar jeete jee haasil Karayi.

Radhasoami!
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Notes:
1. This is a poetic prayer submitted at the Lotus Feet of Radhasoami Dayal upon this auspicious Basant by yours truly.
2. I regret I haven't as yet provided its translation in English.

Features of the Ideal Religion. {119.}

Features of the Ideal Religion. {119.}
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Radhasoami!

The ideal religion ought to ideally
have the following few
ideal components & features,
in a life where little
is ever ideal.

It should firstly have a
divine dimension to it,
having been founded by a
divine incarnation;
for what’s a religion without God?

There must be continuity in the
Mission of the religion,
beyond the shedding of body
by its founder;
an intergenerational lineage of gurus
appears rather inevitable.

It should address the human individual’s
need to pray, and teach one how to
meditate so as to
awaken one’s soul and
internally access the lofty divine realms,
thereby ensuring one’s salvation.

The ideal religion must ideally
naturally usher in
a better society
and a world that is
{saner}, more just and peaceful.

All this seems to be
a tall order.

So, how many religions
meet the above criteria,
or does even one do so?

Let time prove and effect,
for God’s will is mysterious,
subtle, but final.

Radhasoami!
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Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {50.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {50.}
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Radhasoami!
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August Founder’s Permanent Dayalbagh Presence.
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“... aur vichar karen ki kya aapne apni saari shakti laga kar Dayalbagh ki unnathi mein koi madad kee hai ya nahin.
...
Huzur Mehta Ji Maharaj ne Hum sabko Salaah Dhi hai ki Hum Param Pita Soami Ji Maharaj se prarthna karen ki waha Dayal Apni Upasthiti se Satsang ki shobha Badhane aur Hum logon ke saath yahan Dayalbagh mein Sadeiv Niwaas Karne ki Daya Farmayen. Agar aapne apne anthar ke anthar se yeh prarthna ki aur Param Guru Soami Ji Maharaj ussey Manzoor Kar yahan Tashreef Le Ayen, tho aap Unko apna chehra kaise dikhayenge agar aapne kabhi koi aisa kaam kiya hai jo Satsang samaaj wa Dayalbagh ke hithon ke liye haanikarak hai?”

---- Param Guru Huzur Dr Lal Saheb Ji.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“... and reflect upon whether you have employed all your means to help the progress of Dayalbagh or not.
...
Huzur Mehta Ji Maharaj has Given Us all the Advice that We should pray to the Supreme Father Soami Ji Maharaj that His Graciousness May by His August Presence Add to the glory of Satsang, and May Grant Us the Grace of Permanently Residing in Dayalbagh among all of Us. If you have in your innermost recesses prayed so to the Supreme Lord Soami Ji Maharaj, and He Pleases to Accept it and Fetches His August Presence here, how will you be able to show Him your face if you have ever performed any misdeed that proved detrimental to the interests of the Satsang community and Dayalbagh?”
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Radhasoami!

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {49.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {49.}
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Radhasoami!
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Rationale for Prayer for Politics.
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“Zyadathar yeh sawaal poocha jatha hai ki jab humare Radhasoami Dharma mein raajniti ko sarvtha tyagne ke Adesh Diye gaye hain, tho phir humse savere Satsang mein Maalik se raajniti sikhane ki prarthna kyon karwayi jathi hai ki
‘Rajniti sadh bhakti reethi, doyi Sikhayo humko.’
...
... Huzur Saheb Ji Maharaj ka ek Bachan padha gaya. Is Bachan mein Mussolini ki safalta ke char kaaran bathaye gaye hain. Satsang mein bhee yeh thatv maujood hai. Mussolini ki safalta ka chautha kaaran yeh tha ki wah ek nayi jathi wa nayi riyasath banana chahta tha. Humare liye yeh gun bahut mahatvapoorna hai kyonki Satsang bhee ek nayi riyasath wa nayi jathi ko janam dhe raha hai.
...
Humari is disha mein gathi dheemi bhale hee ho, par Humara kaam theek roop se zaari hai. Is naye rajya wa nayi jathi ko banane ke liye sirf bhakti reethi se hee kaam na chal sakega. Iske liye vishesh prakaar ka prabandh, vishesh prakaar ka manav charitra, aur vishesh prakaar ka vyavhaar shasak aur shasith ke madhya avashyak hai. In baathon ke liye raajniti avashyak hai ....”

---- Param Guru Huzur Lal Saheb Ji.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“It is often asked that when Orders to completely eschew politics prevail in the Radhasoami Religion, why we are made to pray to the Lord in the morning Satsang every day to Teach us politics, as in
‘Rajniti sadh bhakti reethi, doyi Sikhayo humko.’
...
... a Bachan of Huzur Saheb Ji Maharaj was read out. This Bachan discussed the four causes for Mussolini’s success. The same factor exists in Satsang too. The fourth cause of Mussolini’s success was that he wanted to found a new race and a new empire. This trait is very significant for us because Satsang is also giving birth to a new nation and a new race.
...
Our pace in this direction may yet be slow, but Our work is continuing in the right manner. For the formation of this new nation and new race, the mere path of devotion will not suffice. For this, special arrangements, a special sort of character, and a special behavior between the administrators and the administered will be mandated. For these things, politics is necessary.”
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Radhasoami!

Life is An Action Medium. {109.}

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Radhasoami!

Life is a medium of action.

One defines oneself by one’s actions.
It is only by acting that one can
live and experience life.

Speaking is a potent activity,
and practically indispensable among humans.

However, even thought represents activity;
thoughts are also actions of another genre.

One’s prayers constitute noble actions.

Meditation, sitting alone with one’s eyes closed,
signifies vibrant action on a lofty plane.

Hence, don’t confuse merely
physical activity with actions.

Life is a platform requiring activity,
but one is free to choose
the sundry planes and modes
one wishes to perform one’s actions in
for corresponding effects and results.

Foregoing the worldly reality may
open oneself to divine glories.

Don’t let your actions
get committed by default,
nor grant others the right
to act on your behalf.

Unto you your actions and fate,
and unto me my valued desserts.

Radhasoami!
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Earnest Prayer to Radhasoami Dayal. {108.}

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Radhasoami!

The Radhasoami religion teaches one
how to attain eternal bliss.

Satsangis ought to be shielded from sorrows,
and habitually bask in happiness.

Besides, I like good news,
even of others,
especially about Satsangis.

So, may Radhasoami Dayal Mercifully Accept
the following humble and sincere prayer
at His Lotus Feet from me:

Please Grant that I receive
only good news,
and preferably, very good news,
and even better good news,
about those who’re Your Own,
Your Chosen, Loved, and Beloved.

Let my living be interspersed with
such recurring, joyous, heartening good news.

Let the loneliness and barrenness
of my life be brightened,
with such soothing and satisfying good news.

Let this joy now become
my constant companion
until I achieve the eternal bliss
of final fusion in Your Being.

Radhasoami!
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O Lord, Fulfill Everyone’s Tasks. {100.}

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Radhasoami!

“Soami Tum kaaj Banaye saban ke.”

That is,
“O Lord, Fulfill everyone’s tasks.”

This is the opening line
of a favorite Paath {hymn} of mine.

The line stresses that it is God
Who finally consummates all matters.

It is a humble plea for Grace.

It is a simple expression of gratitude.

The prayer wants everyone’s tasks --
not desires -- to be realized.

Most importantly, the prayer is
not selfish in its focus;
one seeks that the Lord
realize the tasks of all.

I may add that the word “tasks”
only inadequately conveys the import
that the word “kaaj” contains.

Indeed, the tasks are not worldly goals,
but basically denote the goal of salvation.

So, the hymn is a collective prayer
thanking the Lord for ensuring everyone's redemption.

Radhasoami!
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Sumiran is the Easiest Devotion. {98.}

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Radhasoami!

The easiest mode of devotion
is Sumiran of Radhasoami Name,
chanting of the Divine Name.

It can be done
anytime, anywhere,
internally, softly, or aloud.

You can perform Sumiran while
attending to your routine chores,
hum it while walking around.

Sumiran serves to keep you
focused on the Supreme Godhead,
which invites Grace upon you.

Besides, the Name has potence
and don’t be surprised if
you find apparent miracles occurring.

Sumiran causes subtle inner purification,
transformation and evolution, rendering the
subsequent Dhyan and Abhyas easier.

You ought to make progress
towards your goal of salvation
in a ceaseless, evolving manner.

The best method is Sumiran;
do it earnestly, constantly, habitually,
and watch Grace’s further boons.

Radhasoami!
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Note: Sumiran: Chanting; Dhyan: Contemplation; and Abhyas: Meditation.

Causation Works in Spirituality Fantastically. {90.}

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Radhasoami!

The law of causation works true
in spirituality nonetheless
and magnified n times over.

What do I mean by this?

Well, it’s something like
good and bad stocks
in the securities markets.

If you invest a dollar
in a lousy stock,
you will certainly lose it.

Invest a dollar in a fair stock
and you may gain a few cents.

Investing in hot stocks ought to
get you magnified returns.

You may double your investment,
or get 10 times its return,
or even 100 times,
depending on the market factors,
trends and forces.

So much for causality
and variable returns in worldly matters.

Now, spirituality represents
a different dimension altogether.
So, the laws of causation work,
but the returns are naturally magnified
quite to the power of n times over.

God is the richest Being existent
and generosity comes naturally to Him.

So, invest a dollar
of pure love in God,
and you are bound to reap
a fortune in God’s love for you.

Invest a sincere prayer in God,
and the torrents of Grace
that engulf your life
will render your destiny
transformed for the better,
immeasurably and forever.

Spirituality is a very reliable playing field,
because God is the best bet and stock possible!

You can rest assured
none of your longings and efforts
is going quite unnoticed or waste.

Trust God,
do your bit, indeed, best,
and patiently await God’s justice.

God is God.
God proves He is God.
What must, indeed, will and does ... happen!

Radhasoami!
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Faith is Trusting God’s Being. {89.}

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Radhasoami!

Faith is trust in God.

Faith is trust ...
that God is of a certain type,
that God really loves us,
that God always truly cares,
that God is naturally omniscient,
that God is truly powerful.

Faith is knowing
that one is related with God.

Faith is what has one
pray to God.

Faith is waiting
for one’s prayers to turn true.

Faith is living
surrendered and dedicated to,
and dependent on God.

Radhasoami!
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How Frequently Do You Pray? {39.}

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Radhasoami!

How fequently do you pray, that is,
perform Satsang, Seva or Abhyaas
{recite hymns, serve or meditate}?

Once a month, once a week,
once a day, twice a day,
a few times every day & night,
or several times in a 24-hour cycle?

Actually, the above question is erroneous,
viewed by a certain sincere perspective,
which may be briefly elaborated thus.

One’s faith ought to just consume one.
Prayer is not a one-time
or occasional external activity.
Just as being or breath are innate to one,
so should one’s faith & devotion be.

If you are still
in the category of those who,
pray at certain times,
& don’t upon others,
you haven’t begun your prayers yet!

Prayer is that which occurs all the time.
A devotee is one who prays every moment
all of 24 hours.
The rest is kid stuff.
I don’t intend to disparage,
but to inspire towards the greater ideal.

By prayer I don’t necessarily mean
the performance of Satsang Paaths
{or recitation of Satsang hymns},
much less “asking” God for things.

I mean prayer as a
constant awareness of Radhasoami Dayal.

One’s every living
& entire way of life
then becomes a dedicated prayer
offered to the Param Guru.

Don’t just pray occasionally,
always remain internally engrossed in prayer.

Even while writing this,
I have been praying.
Were I to be watching a movie,
I would still be praying no less.

Where I am,
my eternal Master Is there.
Our Satsang continues
around-the-clock.
My living itself is prayer,
my living itself is Seva,
& my living accomplishes meditation.

Thanks be to Gracious Huzur
for the boon of
such blessed proximity
and mode of life.

May its purpose be realized,
with Maalik’s Supreme Grace helping.

Radhasoami!
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Remember Big B Is Watching. {33.}

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Radhasoami!

Yeah, God may be regarded
as one’s big B also
& He is Omnipresent,
always watching,
but far from being irksome,
that’s jolly good news, indeed!

God, the elusive, the infinite
has invited the gamut of appellations,
such as the Supreme Father,
Mother Goddess, Guru, friend,
beloved, & the like.

In our Faith, the Revered Leaders
have often Expressed Themselves as being
an elder brother of the Satsangis.

So, the title of Big B for God
sounds quite right, albeit limited.

Well, so let’s never forget
that Big B is watching.

The sinners may wince at that
not wanting their sundry furtive misdeeds
to have been Observed by God.

But those sincere in faith
& the believing, devout, trusting
ought to be extremely happy
with a Caring & Omnipotent Big B.

As the soul prays
does God respond & satisfy accordingly,
as per innate principles of justice
that may not always be fathomed.

So, let’s really rejoice that there is
the Eternal Big B God
up there {rather, within ourselves!}
Who is always Loving, Watching,
Protecting, Caring, Fulfilling ....

Radhasoami!
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