H. H. Dr. Athavale

Other than spiritual practice, all other subjects have their respective final exams. It is enough to study for 2-3 months just before these exams in order to pass. In spiritual practice however we have an exam at every moment. And in order to reach a spiritual level of 60% and more, we have to pass all these exams.

-H.H. Dr. Athavale (2.1.2012)

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-H.H. Dr. Jayant Athavale (10th October 2011)

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A co-seeker is like a mirror showing us our own personal defects!

When we look in the mirror, it shows dimples on the face. If the hair is not done properly, the mirror shows our imperfections. Similarly, the co-seeker with us shows our defects, which helps us. As we never get angry with the mirror, we should not get angry with our co-seekers.

- His Holiness Dr. Athavale (2nd Oct, 2010)

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Our role in this life should be that of a guest

His Holiness Bhaktaraj Maharaj

We should be aware that we are guests only and have to go back to our home again. Howsoever be the food prepared by the lady of the house, the guest always appreciates it. Whatever be the arrangements made for him, he accepts gracefully. Similarly, we have to happily accept the joys and sorrows in our lives. ‘Accept joys and sorrows equally’, because this embodied soul is a guest in this life; our permanent dwelling place is at the feet of the Lord. Chanting is a means to remember Him continuously. At home, just as we get angry, act stubbornly or show our displeasure, so must one quarrel, argue, be stubborn with God.

On completing his stay, a guest bids farewell to everyone and happily goes back home. Similarly, the embodied soul should be overjoyed while leaving the body, because it is going back home.

- His Holiness Bhaktaraj Maharaj

[From "The Teachings of Saint Bhaktaraj", compiled by Dr. Jayant B. Athavale and Dr. (Mrs.) Kunda J. Athavale]

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His Holiness Bhaktaraj Maharaj

When a traveller has firmly decided to take a particular path, howsoever troubled he may be by many storms, he waits patiently and as soon as he gets the opportunity, he again begins progressing in the direction of his goal.

- H.H. Bhaktaraj Maharaj

[Implied meaning: 'Traveller' refers to a spiritual seeker and 'going on a path' means walking on the spiritual path. 'Troubled by storms' means facing obstacles in spiritual practice.

- From "The Teachings of Saint Bhaktaraj Maharaj", compiled by H.H. Dr. Jayant Athavale and Dr. Mrs. Kunda Athavale]

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• Keep trying – H. H. Bhaktaraj Maharaj
• Take care to chant – H. H. Bhaktaraj Maharaj
• Advantages of living with other seekers – H. H. Dr. Athavale