"True spiritual growth inevitably improves our behaviour, relationships, and social conduct. When the mind rests in the right place and stays in remembrance of God Almighty (Nirankar) then positivity ripples through every facet of life. Just like while walking down a road, we don’t put litter into our handbag rather we put it in the dustbin; so too with unwanted thoughts – we must let them go.
The mind naturally filters; as not everything we see is worth holding to the end of the day. We must choose what truly uplifts us and let the rest pass," Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj shared these thoughts while addressing the sea of devotees on the second day of the 78th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam.
Satguru Mata Ji elaborated her thoughts on introspection and said that one shouldn’t waste time clinging to trivialities rather choose what needs to be internalised. Her Holiness said that we often intend to change, yet postpone adopting virtues.
Think of the alarm we set to wake up early: we add two or three buffer alarms so that we can keep snoozing them. Logically, though one alarm is enough but we keep delaying it. Likewise, we postpone efforts that endure spiritual bliss and we make simple things complicated, only to discover later that the solution was always simple.
Further Mata Ji stated the fact that as our own voice echoes back to us in the hills when we shout out; similarly, we get back what we give while our surroundings remain unchanged. Like, the trees and rocks that remain unaffected by the echo. We must consciously choose what we spread.
Earlier, Nirankari Rajpita Ji clearly demarcated a few practical aspects of life that one must introspect so as to improvise oneself constantly. He shared the example of a child who asked Rajpita Ji during His spiritual tour about the difference between sharing one’s heavy heart and slandering (ninda).
Rev. Rajpita Ji answered that it is natural to express oneself if it is spoken once to a trusted friend or a family member just to lighten the heart, but if the same story is repeated to many then it turns into gossip. If the intent is healing, it purifies; if it is comparison or judgement; it becomes slander.
Let us therefore watch the intent behind our words. Rev. Rajpita Ji added that true Atma Manthan means asking ourselves: whom do we surround ourselves with — those who strengthen our faith or those who bring doubt in it?
Have I become the one who spreads doubt? Let us reflect and refrain from travelling in a leaky boat which is bound to sink. Spread over nearly 650 acres, this grand spiritual gathering witnesses the participation of devotees and distinguished guests not only from India but also from across the world.
Nirankari Exhibition
Another landmark attraction this year is the Nirankari Exhibition, themed “Ātma Manthan” - A Journey Within. It is divided into three sections: The first section showcases the Mission’s history, philosophy, ongoing activities and details of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj’s and Nirankari Rajpita Ji’s spiritual tours across India and abroad.
The second section highlights the initiatives and social-welfare activities of the Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation (SNCF). SNCF’s main objectives are healing, enriching and empowering the society at large for which the Mission conducts several initiatives across India and overseas. Activities such as blood donation, cleanliness drives, tree plantations and mass marriage ceremonies are being carried out by the Mission to bring about social awareness and harmony.
The third section features a Children’s Exhibition, beautifully presented by young saints in an inspiring and engaging way. The Mission actively works to nurture both spiritual and educational growth in tender minds.