In this excerpt from the teachings of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, we are reminded of the extraordinary fortune bestowed upon us. The profound realization of our privileged existence as humans, born in India, and blessed with the association of a Saint who imparts spiritual knowledge fills our hearts with gratitude. We are prompted to contemplate the rarity of such blessings amidst the vast population of the world. Through introspection, we begin to comprehend the immense value of this divine grace and its transformative impact on our lives.
JUST THINK, we got this human body, we were born in India*, and we got an association with a Saint who gave us spiritual knowledge. Now consider how many of the world's population are blessed with this fortune which we have got? How many of them, in thousands or lakhs are there who have received the grace of God as we have? Surely, you will realize that they are very few. Ponder over it time and again how great affection is just once, is enough. If a person happens to meet the Prime Minister and shake his hand and that moment is captured in a photograph how proudly that person goes about declaring boastfully that he often meets the Prime Minister. Now think, if a person can understand how important and valuable the association with a Saint is, his love and affection, his touch, etc., he will have nothing else to do to attain his goal. To reflect upon that rare achievement is enough for God's realization endlessly.
God’s grace on you is. If even a second before you die you are able to realize that you are so lucky to have received God’s grace in various forms and that you have got the love and affection of a Saint who has always benefited you with his grace, then you will curse yourself if still despair has any place in your life.
“O ungrateful mind! I curse you. You are mean, miserable, wretched, and yet god is so kind to you that he took you under his protection. And you have the audacity to ignore His grace, to cause Him sadness. It is true that as He has crossed all limits of kindness and forgiveness, you have on your part crossed all limits of meanness and sinful acts. Why don’t you take a pledge from today itself to devote yourself completely to making Him happy? And the only way to make Him happy is again to take a pledge that”
In this situation you should surrender your intellect to his holy feet and the despair will vanish. And if you die after the despair is gone, your life in your next birth will be full of hope and good luck.
Therefore, always think how lucky you are to be blessed with the All Gracious Master. He is the embodiment of grace. Grace outside, grace inside, grace and only grace. He Is Kripalu!
Conclusion
Realizing our profound fortune, we humbly appreciate our connection with a Saint. This association holds unparalleled significance, making all other pursuits pale in comparison. Understanding its importance clears the path to realize God, shielding us from despair and kindling hope and good fortune in our lives.In this state of reflection, we pledge to devote ourselves to making God happy. By rejecting ill feelings and sincerely reflecting on our faults, we align with the Divine. Surrendering our intellect to the All-Gracious Master dispels despair, paving a blessed path. Grace permeates our existence, guiding our every step. Let us gratefully embrace Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s grace, recognizing our profound fortune.
