Real Keys to Good Health. {123.}

Real Keys to Good Health. {123.}
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Radhasoami!

There is much being written nowadays
about the apparent body-mind connection.

Actually, a holistic approach would regard
the soul-mind-body as the true substratum.

The soul determines a person’s faith,
ego, personality, sanskaras or aspirations,
karmas or deeds, entire living,
spiritual capital, and destiny.

It’s the soul that
determines a person’s mind.

Since the body is but the medium
through which the soul intends
to attain its worldly desires
and spiritual goals,
it is the soul that actually determines
the body that the person will have.

Your health, energy, ailments, pain,
healing, recovery, and the like
are inextricably linked with your soul’s urgings.

The sword weaves a scabbard
most fit for its purposes.

Basically, it is harmony
with the divine will
that leads to peace
and lasting good health.

Besides, the effect of karmas
needs be worked out before
the soul may attain salvation,
mandating the eruption of diseases.

No, this isn’t really mumbojumbo,
and consuming Prashad {sanctified things}
is a superb means
of eradicating one’s karmas.

The point I am emphasizing
is that goodness and spirituality
are eminently good for one’s health,
for very logical reasons.

It is your minuscule soul that can
recreate every single cell of your body,
streamline every single process occurring within it,
better than the best of medicines prescribed
by the world’s best doctors possibly can.

Sure, you need meditate and
awaken your soul’s faculties adequately,
but it is verily possible.

I have glimpsed as much
in my humble earnest strivings;
may Grace guide me onwards,
I trust the divine Law.

Radhasoami!
****

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {67.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {67.}
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Radhasoami!
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Guru’s Grace, Sanskaras and Paradise.
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“Sanskara ka beej bhee jeevon ke hirday mein Sant hee Daalthe Hain. Tho shuru se akhir thak Wahi Kartadharta Hain, yaani jeevon ko sanskari bhee Wahi Banathe Hain aur munasib aur zaruri bhakti wageirah Kara dhur Dham mein Pahunchate hain.”

---- Param Guru Maharaj Saheb Ji; Bachan Part II, No. 93, Page 89.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“It is the Guru Who Sows the seed of sanskara {desire, tendency or impulse to action} in the hearts of living beings. So, right from the beginning to the end, only He Is the Doer, that is, He renders the beings deserving, and by Getting them to perform devotion etc. Takes them to the divine Abode.”
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Radhasoami!

Faith Does Win, Work Wonders. {122. }

Faith Does Win, Work Wonders. {122. }
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Radhasoami!

Religion is analogous with God,
and God synonymous with faith.

God is primarily one’s belief
in what constitutes true reality,
governs life and determines fate.

Life is just too base
to represent this existence’s best;
there must be the transcendental.

Faith enables both better living
and directed efforts towards salvation.

During times of especial trial,
try and test your faith,
polishing it into an anchor
that you can rest upon.

Anyone can believe in God
upon the evidence of miracles;
but genuine faith is absolute
and finally evokes God satisfactorily.

Radhasoami!
****

Let the Name Guide Heavenwards. {121.}

Let the Name Guide Heavenwards. {121.}
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Radhasoami!

The name ‘Radhasoami’ is the Name
of the Supreme Godhead, Radhasoami Dayal.

When you sincerely intone this Name,
never doubt that God heeds it.

In meditation, as you get absorbed
in the rhythm of this Name,
your soul gradually gets attuned to
the Source of this sacred sound.

Love for the Name naturally leads
to love for your Supreme Parent.

Constantly chanting this divine Mantra
causes easy and swift traverse
unto the loftiest divine realm.

This mighty Name holds the key
to your quick and guaranteed salvation.

Radhasoami!
****

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {66.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {66.}
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Radhasoami!
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God’s Grace Envelops True Devotees.
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‘“Jakey hirday Guru partheeti, Kaal karam wasey nahin jeethi.’
Jis par Guru ki Kripa hogi, uskey nazdeek Kaal aur karam nahin avenge. Kul rachna ke sir par uska danka hoga. Koi chinta usko nahin hogi. Jo Sath Dhaar hai, wahi Mauj ki Dhaar hai. Aise premi ki kul karrawayi, kya swarthi kya parmarthi, Mauj se hothi hai. Uskey man mein koi chaha nahin rahti. Phir Kaal wa karam kisko dukh deven. Jiski karrawayi Maalik ki Mauj se hothi hai, ussey Kaal wa karam khud darte hain aur kaampte hain. Aise premijan ki pal pal chin chin mein Guru Aap Sambhal Karte Hain. Waha bhee aath pahar Guru ke rang mein ranga rahta hai aur prem mein bheega rahta hai. Jo Radhasoami Dayal ke Charnon mein aye hain, maha badabhaagi hain.”

---- Param Guru Maharaj Saheb Ji; Bachan Part II, No. 111, Page 112.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:
‘“A person whose heart flows with love for the Lord,
Kaal and deeds cannot defeat such a one.’
The one who is the recipient of the Lord’s Grace finds Kaal and deeds remaining distant from him. He will have suzerainty over the entire creation. He will have no worry. The Current from Satloka is the Current representing divine Will. All the activities of such a devotee, whether it is material or spiritual, occur determined by the divine Will. He has no desire left in his mind. So, whom can Kaal or deeds cause sorrow? Indeed, Kaal and deeds are themselves scared of the devotee, all of whose matters are governed by divine Will, and remain trembling. The Guru Himself Takes care of such a devotee every moment. Even he remains absorbed in the Guru’s essence around-the-clock and remains bathed in love. Those who have taken refuge in Radhasoami Dayal’s Lotus Feet are extremely fortunate indeed.”
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Radhasoami!

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {65.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {65.}
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Radhasoami!
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Guru’s All-important Permission and Orders.
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‘“Guru Aagya se jo shish karayi,
Waha karthoot bhakti phal dheyi.’
Satguru ki Aagya maanne ki badi bhaari mahima hai. Jisne aagya Guru ki maani, usi waqt se ussey parmarthi daulath milne lagegi.”

---- Param Guru Maharaj Saheb Ji; Bachan Part II, No. 111, Page 110.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:
‘“Whatever the disciple does with the Master’s Permission,
That deed rewards with spiritual benefit.’
Obedience to the Orders of the Satguru is of utmost significance. Whoever obeys the Lord’s Instructions begins to acquire spiritual wealth right from that very moment.”
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Radhasoami!

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {64.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {64.}
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Radhasoami!
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Satsangis: Eat, Drink, Talk Less.
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“Satsangiyon ko badi hoshiyari rakhni chahiye. Thoda khana, thoda peena, kam bolna, issey parmarath mein tarakki hogi.”

---- Param Guru Maharaj Saheb Ji; Bachan Part II, No. 115, Page 117.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:
“Satsangis ought to keep constant guard. Eating less, drinking less, talking little, these are conducive to spiritual progress.”
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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.

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {63.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {63.}
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Radhasoami!
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Guru Gifts Crucial Good Fortune.
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“Parmarath aur swarth donon mein bhaag mukaddam {mukhya} hai. Agar bhaag hai, tho sab kuchh praapth ho jatha hai. Agar bhaag nahin hai, tho na swarath na parmarath, kuchh nahin miltha....
‘Bhaag bina kya karey bichari, yeh bhee bhaag Guru se pa ri.’”

---- Param Guru Maharaj Saheb Ji; Bachan Part II, No. 112, Page 112.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“In both spiritual and worldly contexts, one’s fortune is important {decisive}. If one is fortunate, then one gets to acquire everything. If there is no luck, then one gets nothing, neither spiritual nor worldly {gains / wealth}.
‘What can one do without Grace? Beseech Guru for Grace.’”
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Radhasoami!

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!
****

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {62.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans. {62.}
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Radhasoami!
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Remain Firmly in Lotus Feet.
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“Thamam Satsang aur bhajan wageirah ka matlab aur natheeja hona chahiye ki Maalik ke Charnon ka prem hirday mein bas jaave. Unke Charan ek chhin kabhi judha na hon. Isliye Maalik se yahi prarthna karni chahiye hai ki ... mujhko tho Daya Karke Apne Charnon mein Rakhiye. Charnon se kabhi judha na Keejiye.
‘Charan na bhoole dheh bhulani, waah mere pyare Radhasoami.’”

---- Param Guru Maharaj Saheb Ji; Bachan Part II, No. 91, Page 88.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“The meaning and result of all Satsang, meditation, etc. should be that love for the Lord’s Lotus Feet takes firm roots in the heart. His Lotus Feet don’t ever get separate even for a moment. That is why one should pray to the Lord only that ... Mercifully Keep me in Your Lotus Feet. Don’t ever Separate me from Lotus Feet.
‘Never forgeting Lotus Feet forgeting body, glory be to my beloved Radhasoami.’”
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Radhasoami!

Master Escorts Soul to Paradise. {118.}

Master Escorts Soul to Paradise. {118.}

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Radhasoami!

Meditate: when there is external silence {or having grown indifferent to it}, and internal silence bred of a cessation of your thoughts.

As the self comes to roost within itself, focus on the seat of the refulgent soul within your being.

Pray for the Grand Master or Param Guru to Dawn within and Grant you His Darshan {the fortune of beholding His Countenance}.

Let the Shabda Roop {Sound Form} of the Guru escort your surat or soul internally to the lofty divine realms.

Attain unto the loftiest paradise of Radhasoami Dham thus, with earnest perseverance, and the Guru’s Grace.

Radhasoami!
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Living Constantly Close to Death. {117.}

Living Constantly Close to Death. {117.}
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Radhasoami!

One should be close to God.

God is the reality the fortunate access
after having quit life itself.

The blessed rare manage to experience God
internally in meditation while alive.

It pays to remain aware,
clear about things,
God is beyond,
reality is transcendental,
body is bondage,
life is shackles.

One can considerably hasten
one’s evolution towards salvation,
by living in constant
remembrance of one’s death.

It is said that people who survive
a close brush with death,
emerge from it much changed.

This must be quite true.

Hence, one can consciously cultivate
such an attitude within oneself.

It is bound to trigger off
several positive stirrings within your being.

Live: close to death,
earnestly persevering for salvation!

Radhasoami!
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8 Ideals for a Satsangi. {116.}

8 Ideals for a Satsangi. {116.}
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Radhasoami!

Believe in Radhasoami Dayal wholeheartedly.

Remain engaged in constant Sumiran.

Speak, act, thoughtfully, sparingly, purposefully.

Perform Satsang regularly often daily.

Meditate earnestly frequently every day.

Obey Gracious Huzur’s Biddings unflinchingly.

Care for, help, other Satsangis.

Intensely strive for your redemption.

Radhasoami!
****

Lord’s Blessings on Sesquicentennial Basant. {115.}

Lord’s Blessings on Sesquicentennial Basant. {115.}
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Radhasoami!

I may humbly draw the reader’s attention to the following link, which contains, as at the time of writing and posting this, greetings by the Revered Leader of the Radhasoami religion of Dayalbagh, Gracious Huzur “Prem” Saran Satsangi Saheb Ji upon the Sesquicentennial Basant {150 years since the start of the Satsang on this auspicious day in 1861 by the August Founder} to all Satsangis and believers:

http://www.dayalbagh.org.in/

Radhasoami!
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Devote Yourself to Spirituality Intensely. {114.}

Devote Yourself to Spirituality Intensely. {114.}
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Radhasoami!

I have a strange view
{indeed, most of my views
seem strange to most people,
but that’s beside the point!}
that only an excess works.

Life is a crowded, chaotic flux
and if you would have a difference be,
one needs to become an extremist.

Lest my words be misconstrued,
let me clarify my meaning and context.

Merely believing in God
Doesn’t get you paradise.

Merely becoming an initiated Satsangi
doesn’t ensure your early salvation.

Just dallying with spirituality
will attain you nothing.

Only an excess really works in life.

Either you do it,
or you just don’t;
alsorans amount to nothing!

So, devote yourself to spirituality
with your whole heart, will and soul.

If this means you need renounce
sundry comforts or pleasures,
well, just choose the greater value!

If this means enduring persecution
in its variegated base forms
at the instance of people
motivated by envy and malice,
continue absolutely along your path,
trusting the mystical Law
to vindicate you finally.

So, take stock of your state,
realize that you are far
from paradise yet.

Start doing the needful now;
God’s Grace guarantees your success!

Radhasoami!
****

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {61.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {61.}
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Radhasoami!
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Spiritual Deeds Win Secret Rewards.
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“Sansaar ki jo karthoot hai, uska phal jeeva ko pratyaksh nazrayi detha hai, is sabab se sansaar mein jaldi phans jatha hai. Aur parmarath ka phal gupt hai, us par jaldi nishchay nahin atha hai. Aur pahle nishchay hona zarur hai, kyonki bina nishchay ke karthoot kuchh nahin banegi aur jab kuchh karthoot na bani, tho phal kaise miley aur tarakki kaise howey.”

---- Param Purusha Puran Dhani Huzur Soami Ji Maharaj;
The Holy Sar Bachan {Nasr}; No. 172, Page 134.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“With regard to worldly activities, one gets to see their manifest results, therefore, one gets entangled in the world easily. However, the rewards from spiritual activities are secret, and it is difficult to believe in them. It is necessary to first have the right belief {and trust}, for one cannot be enabled spiritual deeds in the absence of {faith and} conviction, and if one doesn’t perform any spiritual deeds, then how can there be any rewards or progress?”
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Radhasoami!

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {60.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {60.}
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Radhasoami!
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Gross Self Targeting Subtle Sounds.
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“Shabd sookshm hai aur jeeva ka swaroop sthool ho gaya hai. Phir jeeva Shabd mein ekdam kaise lagey? Sthoolta ko dhoor karne ka upaay Satguru bhakti hai, aur jab thak Satguru bhakti durusthi se na banegi, tab thak Shabd mein lagne ka adhikari na hoga.”

---- Param Purusha Puran Dhani Huzur Soami Ji Maharaj;
The Holy Sar Bachan {Nasr}; No. 223, Page 170.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“The {mystical and divine} Word {or Sound} is subtle and the form of the living being has become gross. So how can one suddenly get attuned to the Sound? The method to rid oneself of grossness is worship of the Satguru, and till such time as one doesn’t perform the Satguru’s worship perfectly, one will not become fit to get absorbed in the Sound.”
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Radhasoami!

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {59.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {59.}
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Radhasoami!
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How You Should Love Guru.
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“Santon se aisi preethi honi chahiye, jaise jal machli ki preethi hai. Aisi preethi jisne Santon se kari, tho waha Unka pyara hua aur wahi jagath se nyara hua.”

---- Param Purusha Puran Dhani Huzur Soami Ji Maharaj;
The Holy Sar Bachan {Nasr}; No. 21, Page 78.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“There should be such love for the Guru as the fish has for water. Whoever loves the Guru in this manner becomes dear to Him, and it is such a one who becomes beyond {transcends} the world.”
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Radhasoami!

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {58.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {58.}
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Radhasoami!
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Selfless Gurubhakti Till Last Breath.
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“Jab thak swansa hai, Gurubhakti karey jaana chahiye. Gurubhakti Kul Maalik ki bhakti tho hai. Aur ussey kuchh na maangey. Unko Akhthiyar hai jab Waha adhikari Dekhenge, jo Chahenge so Bakhsh Denge.”

---- Param Purusha Puran Dhani Huzur Soami Ji Maharaj;
The Holy Sar Bachan {Nasr}.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“Till your breath remains, continue with your devotions to your Guru. Worship of the Guru constitutes worship of the Supreme Lord. And ask Him for nothing. He Retains the Prerogative, when He Perceives {you as} being deserving and fit, to Grant you whatever He Wants to.”
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Radhasoami!

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {57.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {57.}
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Radhasoami!
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Divine Name: Rejuvenator Par Excellence.
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“Naam rasayana ke barabar koi rasayana nahin hai. Jisne yeh rasayana bana lee, uske paas sab rasayana haath bandhe khadi hain.”

---- Param Purusha Puran Dhani Huzur Soami Ji Maharaj;
The Holy Sar Bachan {Nasr}; No. 62, Page 91.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“There is no rejuvenator like the Name rejuvenaor. The one who has perfected this rejuvenator will find all other rejuvenators at his beck and call.”
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Note: A rejuvenator is something that can heal and restore someone or something back to its earlier, youthful or healthier condition and appearance.
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Radhasoami!

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {56.}

Sacred Bhandara: Recalling Guru Bachans {56.}
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Radhasoami!
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Acquire the Breed of God.
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“Jo Sant ya faqir hain, Wah zaath-e-Khuda yani Swaroop Maalik ke Hain. Jo Unki khidmath karega aur Unki muhabbat aur prateethi karega, wah bhee zaath-e-Khuda ho jaega.”

---- Param Purusha Puran Dhani Huzur Soami Ji Maharaj;
The Holy Sar Bachan {Nasr}; No. 54, Page 90.
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Its simple translation into English may be rendered as follows:

“The Saints and hermits are the same Breed as God, i.e. are Forms of God. Those who serve Them and are devoted to Them will also turn into the same breed of God.”
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Radhasoami!