Someone Asked Premanand Ji Maharaj: I am from the Army and I could not devote a lot of time to spirituality I have wasted a lot of time for the last 4 month I'm connected with you and I listen to your satsang and I have gained a lot of strength I chant the Radha name but the thoughts of my mind create obstacles in chanting and as a result my mental anxieties are increasing please guide me
Premanand Ji Maharaj Says : your mental anxieties are not increasing do not take it in a negative way you're talking negatively but actually the dirt of your mind is being cleansed I mentioned this many times in satsung and Q&A maybe you do not listen carefully our mind is like a chip Chips today have 300, 400 hours of content on them.
So similarly the mind which is created by God has memories from countless lies recorded in it both negative and and positive we have to delete everything God is saying this so when you start chanting the rather name this dirt of the mind is going if somebody comes or goes you see them.
Understanding the Cleansing Process of the Mind
Both in this case there is not coming it's going on doing bhajan the impurities you feel in the mind are not entering the mind they are being removed from the mind they were hiding inside with patience and for a long time chant and then you will see that slowly slowly these thoughts will reduce and they'll be replaced with glimpses of God.
You'll feel the mercy of great souls and divine pastimes of God and then no one will have to tell you a special path will open for you so just toate see how we Clay is molded it is a great example for devotees something that we should understand.
The Potter digs up the clay and then beats it repeatedly even if this much dirt is left hard the pot will leak from that spot it will leak from there and the pot will be emptied he will not let a little clump of dirt remain not even a small dirt he beats it adds water to it Kneads it makes it soft like butter then he puts on his wheel and gives it.
Whatever form he wants even when the clay is not spared it's put in the sun to dry even then not spared it's put in the oven to bake and when it's made he Taps it in the market and shows people it's ready now you can fill it with liquids it will not burst it will not leak if after drying the sun you put a cup of water in it the whole pot would dissolve to store liquids in The Clay Pot. How much effort did the Potter have to put in similarly.
Embracing the Path of Spiritual Growth
The sadguru and Saints and God get you ready for the prem Ras Nector of love you will have to burn that's when you will become ready the sins will be washed away the impurities will be washed away so be patient this anguish will turn to coolness but the anguish of sense gratification will become an inferno Jal jwalam jwalam.
We have had all sorts of Desires in various lives and to purify them we have to be a little patient see understand peacefully you get a disease in the intestines Etc then you go to the doctor to get surgery knowing that you will have to endure a lot of pain you know you'll have to be bed with for months you still find a good doctor you pay him you request him please do the surgery nicely you'll be cut open and then you'll be Stitched back for months you'll have to endure the pain see you will have pain but not be sad there's a difference between pain and sadness being in agony and depression is called sadness and the other is just physical pain but you know after one month you'll be cured are you understanding.
So you knowingly get surgery you pay money you endure pain for months but you're satisfied because you will be cured and the disease would have been miserable if it had remained similarly the sins from countless lives are being cleansed without paying anything without a surgery when you just chant the name radha, radha, Radha you experienced it and you said the mind is troubling.
You till now the mind was troubling you and now it is getting troubled now you see the mind is being disturbed because this cheat made us commit sins that led us to our degradation for countless lives so now those things are getting cleansed like when you undergo surgery you have pain but not sadness similarly.
You should not be sad if you're sad you'll be disturbed and your bhajan will stop the mind is so strong that when you do Bhajan it will inspire you to somewh other do something bad for sure like when you drown someone they're desperate to breathe similarly the mind is justess to get sense Pleasures but the words of Guru and shastra protect us radha, radha, Radha and the urge is burned.
Developing Resilience and Courage
It's quietened then another urge arises this is a huge battle becoming liberated is not an easy thing and no one can insist you only you can help yourself the words of saints are there but it is up to you whether you follow or not you have to walk the path so for example the doctor gives you medication but you have to take it you'll have to take the precautions you'll get cured but you have to follow it if you just throw away the medicines and you don't follow precautions and the disease will increase similarly.
This disease is called materiality it is very Troublesome so be patient you're educated you can understand me I've explained in very simple terms we purposely undergo surgery to cure a disease now we purposely will tolerate this difficulty we will purify the mind not let it do bad conduct doesn't matter how much it inspires us and know this it cannot do anything without your agreement.
Only if you say okay just for today then you're defeated see the world the Mind makes people do things for which they have to be in jail for life makes you do things which you get a death penalty what did it do it trapped you into wasting a human life by which you could have attain God being liberated now your life is destroyed or you end up in jail we terrible Association see where did you end up terrible Association agonizing for life therefore never agree to the wrong resolutions of the Mind.
Mind never agree to it let it agonize and become strong so it can hold the prem ras it will hold the knowledge so don't get Disturbed don't worry purposely we will have to get the surgery of the Mind done people come here and say I have an operation I tell them go but don't leave.
Trusting in Divine Guidance
The name once your operation is done then your disease will be cured so we purposely get surgeries done and endure trouble for months they're bedridden for months but this is not trouble this will remove all your miseries you'll see anand increase every day just tolerate for some time don't do any bad conduct like when we sweep the floor we have to keep the windows closed and open the fan so it dries up.
Otherwise the dust will come in and will stick to the floor so the senses are the windows ensure nothing bad can go inside and keep the fan of knowledge running then the sadhana now we're doing is like sweeping the floor and just make sure no bad conduct sticks to them then nirmal janman so mohi pawa in the same Temple of the mind.
You will get Darshan of God and experience Bliss the Saints experience this the on who on the true path God is Not hidden he remains in their heart mind and eyes amazing love amazing Anand otherwise I have said this many times I have an obstinate nature that is why I was able to pursue this path a solitary life if I did not experience The Taste.
I would Shout It Out loudly but I tell you that every step they love you so much that infinite mothers cannot provide that love Meera Ji it as is saying only my heart knows how much Krishna loves me it's not a ldo we can just share with you yes if you have a sharp intellect then you can see has someone tasted this or if they're still hungry like a hungry person might try to fool you by putting put Ghee on their mouth and saying had a big Feast but by looking at them you can tell they're hungry similarly experiencing spiritual Bliss and just talking about it are two very different things.
God realized devotees have a unique attraction that you can feel by their Association by their words the ability to transform your life a Divinity that you did not experience anywhere else you can experience by their words and their Das you can tell if somebody had a feast by looking at them.
Finding Comfort in Spiritual Community
So the same spiritual element is inside you your body is made of the same five elements just keep at it you're a brave Warrior if you've been in the Army then you know how to bet your life you can be attacked anywhere you may not even come back from your duty so you are a warrior be brave in spiritual too here there is only immortality no death if you say Radha just now and you die you will attain God we may be sinful but this is his rule that at the last moment what you remember you attain therefore.
We say chant in every breath radha, radha Don't Be Afraid God is saying if my devotees are unsuccessful and they don't attain God then they are not like clouds which can be scattered by the wind he will get another bird in the house of those who are wealthy or Pious whereas bti is strengthened and the sense objects which made him fall down he will be provided in abundance so he can grow detached from them and he will get such an association.
That he will do bhajan and attain God so I think we should not be fooled we should attain God in this life why should we put it off we have already tried so many things and they never satisfied us we just have to convince the mind now see the solution our life is been destroyed we' not gain anything this desire is the same there isn't it true.
We have already tried so many things and never satisfied us see we just have to convince the mind this illusion is destroying our life we do not gain anything nothing our desire to enjoy is still the same isn't it tell the truth it's still the same new desires are still there this means the mind is fooling me and destroying my life.
So now be careful use the sense objects which are allowed for maintaining life and tolerate any sorrow that comes our way internal or external that's it and you will start to see the results you will see true progress I'm very pleased that you're a soldier and also on the spiritual path.
Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery
This is a goal of Life the profit of life so now be brave and learn to fight this codus that is in our heart that is what is destroying our life know who you are in one moment a soldier can can give up his life just because of loyalty to the country patriotism and he knows he might be blown up on the battlefield but it does not take one step back he run towards the enemy to chop up their heads so if a soldier takes his path there is nothing to be afraid of there is only immortality at every step in this path.
There Is No Death this is Immortal patham is a path of immortality there is no fear on this path but you have to fight for a short while with the mind if you win you get immortality spiritual Perfection and if you lose you get a chance it's not like if you lose you're rejected.
You will get another chance another birth with devote Association abundance of Pleasures that had defeated you and God will lift you and give you a state for which you cannot fall down for example jaad bharat Maharaj got attached to a deal he forgot seeing God everywhere and took his next with as a deer but what happened he stood in the river and meditated ate dry grass and his next birth was God realized soul in a very high State as jaad bharat so bhajan is never wasted even if countless ages pass the Le of the name will not be destroyed one day he'll become a saint because the name has entered him do you understand. Thank you
Conclusion:
By persisting in your spiritual practices, drawing strength from your inherent resilience as a soldier, and trusting in divine guidance, you can overcome obstacles in chanting and navigate through mental anxieties with courage and determination. Remember that your journey towards spiritual growth is a transformative process, and each step you take brings you closer to realizing your true self and experiencing inner peace and fulfillment.
FAQ: What to do if your bad thoughts hinder your Naam chanting?
Q: I've been struggling with mental anxieties while chanting the Radha name. How can I overcome this?
Ans: It's common to face challenges and distractions while practicing spirituality, especially when the mind resists change. Understand that these anxieties are not increasing; rather, they indicate the cleansing process of your mind. With patience and perseverance, continue chanting the Radha name, and gradually, you'll experience a reduction in these distractions.
Q: How can I manage the obstacles created by my thoughts during chanting?
Ans: Recognize that your mind, like a chip storing countless memories, is undergoing a cleansing process as you chant. The thoughts and distractions you experience are not entering your mind but are being removed. Stay patient and focused on your spiritual practice, and over time, you'll find these distractions diminishing.
Q: What steps can I take to ensure progress in my spiritual journey despite mental challenges?
Ans: Embrace the journey of spiritual growth with resilience and courage, drawing strength from your experiences as a soldier. Trust in divine guidance and persevere in your spiritual practices, even when faced with obstacles. Remember that each step you take brings you closer to realizing inner peace and fulfillment.
Q: How can I deal with the doubts and uncertainties that arise during my spiritual practice?
Ans: Understand that doubts and uncertainties are natural aspects of the spiritual journey. Instead of succumbing to negativity, focus on the transformative power of your spiritual practices. Seek solace in the guidance of saints and spiritual teachings, and trust that your efforts will lead you towards spiritual enlightenment.
Q: Is it normal to experience fluctuations in my spiritual journey, including moments of struggle and progress?
Ans: Yes, fluctuations are a natural part of the spiritual path. Just as in life's journey, you may encounter ups and downs, successes and challenges in your spiritual endeavors. Embrace these fluctuations with acceptance and perseverance, knowing that each experience contributes to your overall growth and evolution.
Q: How can I maintain faith and motivation amidst the uncertainties of my spiritual journey?
Ans: Cultivate unwavering faith in the transformative power of spirituality and the guidance of the divine. Draw inspiration from your inner resilience and the support of fellow seekers on the spiritual path. Remember that every challenge you overcome brings you closer to the fulfillment of your spiritual aspirations.
Q: What can I do to deepen my connection with spirituality and overcome obstacles in my practice?
Ans: Stay committed to your spiritual practice, seeking solace in the teachings of saints and scriptures. Surround yourself with supportive influences and engage in satsang (spiritual discourse) to reinforce your spiritual journey. Trust in the process, and with patience and perseverance, you'll overcome obstacles and experience profound spiritual growth.
Q: How can I apply the lessons learned from my experiences as a soldier to navigate through challenges in my spiritual journey?
Ans: Draw upon the strength, resilience, and determination you've developed as a soldier to confront obstacles in your spiritual practice. Approach your spiritual journey with the same courage and discipline, knowing that each challenge you overcome brings you closer to realizing your spiritual potential.
