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Virtue collection, love and merciful

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  In the past few days, we have learnt about the need to imbibe divine virtues. The qualities of those who imbibe divine virtues shed light on the ways to imbibe those virtues, which Shiv Baba has given us from time to time to make us an “idol of virtues” and transform a “man into a deity”. There are many other types of divine virtues that we should imbibe in our practical lives. The more virtues a person has, the closer he is to God, the more divine he becomes, and the more happiness he experiences; this is the rule. But to imbibe all divine virtues and to renounce all wasteful ones, the main quality required in a person is “the appreciation of merit”. The special feature of appreciating merit is that it prepares the ground for gathering all divine virtues. Just as, no matter how good a seed is, if it is sown in land that has not been properly prepared, and no matter how good the irrigation may be, the seed will not bear fruit; in the same way, without imbibing the virtue of colle...
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Living Showcases of God's Knowledge

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  But Shiv Baba also says that anyone who keeps something in the showcase of their shop keeps it neat, well-groomed, and attractive, so that it can be shown as a sample. In the same way, we must understand that all the knowledge-yagyas and knowledge centres which God has established for us are like showcases. God has set them up so that, by seeing us, liking our conduct, and being inspired by our example, another soul can gather the courage and make the sankalp to accept God’s knowledge. Therefore, we carry a great responsibility to make our lives living examples and keep them "on display" in the right way. If we willingly accept different types of responsibilities, renounce all demerits, and adopt divine virtues, then our life will surely become filled with excellence, stability, and constancy. This is certain. A human being should spend life as a collector of virtues; there lies his true welfare. When a rope is burnt, it turns to ashes, yet even then, the shape of the thre...
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Recording our destiny in the Confluence Age

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  When someone sits in front of a camera to have their picture taken, they sit carefully, dress neatly, remain still so the photo doesn’t get spoiled, and smile so that the mood in the picture looks good. In the same way, Shiv Baba says that this present time, the most auspicious Confluence Age, is when the film of our actions for future births is being recorded and our destiny is being created. If we keep this awareness, our state of mind will not become restless. By remembering this, our mind will not be disturbed; instead, it will stay stable and peaceful. Hatha yogis and Tatva yogis say that when people sit for yoga practice, they should sit straight, keep their eyes closed, and not move their bodies. But Shiv Baba says that a Rajyogi should go beyond body-consciousness, should not let the mind waver, and should not merely close the eyes. Rather, while seeing this Kaliyugi world, they should sharpen the focus of the mind. In this way, the state of mind remains steady. Shiv Baba...
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What are the ways to acquire stability and a constant, flowing state of mind?

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  Ways to Acquire Stability Shiv Baba has shared many priceless ways to achieve this. Shiv Baba says that we should see this world as a stage and imagine that all 9 billion souls on this earth are watching the part I am playing. In this way, all our attention will remain on our karmas, and by staying attentive, our state of mind will remain good and stable. Consider a man who is sitting on a stage along with the speakers. While listening to the speech, he starts feeling sleepy and is overcome by waves of laziness. But the moment he remembers, or someone reminds him, that the entire audience is looking at him, he immediately sits up alert, thinking about what the audience will think of him. In the same way, Shiv Baba says that we will take full care of our state of mind if we consider ourselves to be on a stage and think as if the eyes of the whole world are upon us. In reality, it is exactly like this: when someone takes godly knowledge and starts giving this introduction to others...
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Stability of the Mind in Sangam Yug: Overcoming Maya Through Shiv Baba’s Remembrance

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By keeping this drama in mind, one should not, out of fear, amazement, tension, or nervousness, say, “What has happened?” But if someone else says this to us, then we should reply, “Don’t you know what has happened? The Sangam Yug has come, Shiv Baba’s divine birth has taken place, and He has delivered the knowledge via Prajapita Brahma – all this is wonderful.” After saying this, we should then divert our attention toward knowledge. If something serious or thought‑provoking has happened, then instead of using words of fear and tension, we should say, “Something wonderful has happened,” and “This has happened; this is not a problem.” After this, we should lighten the discussion or say, “Whatever has happened, let it go. Now, from this moment, let us fasten our efforts.” By adopting such strategies, the state of the mind will remain stable.     We experience a lot of happiness and stability by remembering these points, which make us fearless and carefree. So why does our state ...
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