THE MASTER SPEAKS
(Excerpts from Discourses of Nirankari Baba Hardev Singh Ji)
God-knowledge is self awakened by which an enlightened person can differentiate between the right and the wrong, between the true and the false. This knowledge is very noble and virtuous, but it is only useful if we utilize it in life, leaving aside the worldly pleasures and merge with the Divine Truth. Even if in spite of it, we still are engrossed in worldly pleasures, take refuge in falsehood, God-knowledge cannot be blamed for it. In the presence of light if we close our eyes, we will not be able to see. If we want to see, we shall have to keep our eyes open. We have to find our way in the light of this knowledge. We shall have to steer through the obstacles of life by it. Only then, we shall be able to advance further, be able to enjoy the bliss of devotion. From the fragrance around, we realize that there is garden nearby, where the flowers are blooming. From the light we find there is the sun. Likewise, from the fragrance of saints, from their humility, love, affection and sense of brotherhood people feel their presence and enjoy the bliss.
One cannot be called a saint, merely by his saffron robes. In fact, only his actions and behaviour can put him in the category of saints.
Who is a Gurmukh (God loving person)? Who can be called a Gurmukh? This word ‘Gurmukh’ is composed of ‘Guru’ and ‘Mukh’. It means one who has his face towards Guru, who is not deceitful, hypocrite, robber, or plunderer, is a ‘Gurmukh’.
‘Gurmukh’ is the one, who by the grace of his Master (Guru) has fear of God in his heart, has faith in Guru’s word, attends congregation regularly, sheds his ego and seeks the company of saints. He, who does not deceive, never lies, does not speak ill of others and keeps the ‘word’ of his Guru (God) in his heart is a true disciple (Gurmukh). If having the God-knowledge one doesn’t use it, doesn’t live with it, is not humble but arrogant, he will not enjoy the bliss of it. Contrarily, even if one had it recently, but is totally transformed, will be the real gainer.
Mere knowledge of God is not going to be of any use to us. Unless we make it a part of our life, it is not going to help us in any way. We cannot be successful in our lives.
God realization lays some responsibilities on ourselves. When the doctor precautions any medicine to a patient, he counsels some precautions. Just the same, when one is bestowed ‘God knowledge’ one is told to be courteous to others, to wish well of everybody, not to hurt others in any way. If we act upon these, only then it is going to be of some use to us. If we are not humble and courteous, still hurt others, we will not benefit from it. It is important that after attaining this Divine Knowledge, you are humble, helpful and courteous. That is the essence of it.
Dhan Nirankar Ji,
Das, Vishal
