By remaining in the emotion of Gratitude, one stays blissful and can perform better sadhana !

Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale

Seekers usually write their personality defect chart and take autosuggestions to overcome those personality defects. If seekers had restricted themselves to this much, it would be appropriate.

However, many seekers constantly dwell on these defects throughout the day and feel sad. Some compare themselves with others and feel disappointed that they lag behind. They forget that, if people earning Rs 10,000, Rs 50,000 or Rs 1 lakh begin comparing themselves with those earning more than them, they will always feel unhappy.

Instead, if the one who earns Rs 10,000 feels that he is better off than someone who has no job, etc. he will feel content.

Seekers also forget that God has given them a human birth. He has created within them a liking for sadhana (Spiritual practice). He is providing them with appropriate guidance. They are progressing. Remembering this will help realise that when compared with most people on Earth, how fortunate we are. This realisation will create a continuous flow of gratitude unto God.

During the autosuggestion sessions, it is appropriate to remember personality defects and take autosuggestions.

At other times, chant in a bhav-enriched manner throughout the day or remain in the emotion of gratitude. Where there is bhav (Spiritual emotion), there is God – and this brings Anand (Bliss) as well.

From my own example, it will become clear how remaining in the state of gratitude makes seva blissful. Earlier, I used to travel everywhere to conduct satsangs, study sessions, and public meetings. Now I cannot go out anywhere. Yet, remembering the various tasks God has done through me so far, I can remain blissful in the emotion of gratitude. Even sitting in my room, I can blissfully engage in writing Texts as a form of satseva, day and night.

– Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale

Seekers forget that God has given them a human birth. He has created within them a liking for sadhana (Spiritual practice) !