Sadhviji’s Divine LIVE Satsang
In tonight’s LIVE Satsang from the Sacred Garden at Parmarth Niketan, Pujya Sadhviji responds to questions from our global family with answers that take us deeper into our spiritual path.
To begin, Sadhviji answers a question from a global family member sent in advance asking “What are your tips for introducing God to our children?”. Sadhviji explains that it is quite easy to introduce children to God as they don’t have that ego that separates them. She suggests teaching you that God is a beautiful presence that is the one that loves them no matter what; and not to have children fear God as some sort of extra-strict third parent. Sadhviji suggests parents help them to understand that God is always with you and you can talk to God and God can hear you, so they have the most beautiful safe, comforting, loving, and true understanding of the nature of God.
Next, a seeker from Sweden expressed that because of his country’s extensive social system, welfare is outsourced and handled by the government and the concept of charity is not really a big focus. But being in India has inspired him to want to do seva’ His question is “how do you do seva, how many hours, where do you start?”. Sadhviji beautifully expressed that seva is not always done as charity to the poor and needy. Seva is serving selflessly wherever the need is. Though people’s financial needs may be met there are still people that are suffering and need love, friends and comfort.
The following inquiry was, “how can I be more attractive like you?” Sadhviji spoke on the difference between real attractiveness and the superficial focus on physical attractiveness. She lovingly related the answer to the story of Shabari an elderly ascetic who was seen as a poor physically unattractive woman from the Ramayana who loved God so much she cleaned her floors daily knowing that one day God would show up. Sadhviji explains that real attractiveness in the eyes of God is not the physical appearance but the true devotion of the heart at this always waiting and ready for God. That is the attractiveness we want, that you are such a magnet of Divine attractiveness that literally God shows up.
A young woman asks “how do you navigate life decisions that involve some form of sacrifice?”. Sadhviji wisely explains that for true happiness, the actions we take should be in alignment with what we believe and follow your truth. As long as your mind, heart and attention and intention are for own your deepening, growth, and expansion there are many, many options to choose from and create the best life for yourself and those around you that you can.
Lastly, the final question asked Sadhviji to speak to the process of choosing sanyas (renunciation) in a marriage as the last stage of your spiritual journey. She emphasized that though sanyas does include celibacy but it is not just about celibacy. She gave beautiful advice on what to consider and how to do it all with love.
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