Category: Lyrical Reflections
Worship God with heart that is true…
In this noisy and restless world, the most profound guidance often comes from the simplest truths: Find a true saint, and worship God with a sincere heart. The presence of a genuine Sant—a spiritually awakened soul—can change the entire course of one’s life. Their words carry weight, their wisdom shines light. When we place our trust in their guidance and bring God’s name into our daily actions, even the deepest sins of our past begin to dissolve—burning away like dry leaves in a fire of divine grace. But this journey is not just about rituals or words—it’s about awakening to [Read More…]
This human birth is rare and dear…
This human birth is precious beyond words—a divine gift not easily won again. The scriptures and sages remind us: we will not get this chance again so easily. And yet, how often we squander it in pride, distractions, and the endless pursuit of worldly success. Our ego, our status, our name—these may win us respect in society, but they hold no weight on the spiritual scale. Instead, we are urged to drop the facade and turn our hearts to God. Without that turn, we risk falling into the cycle of endless rebirths—an exhausting spiral of suffering and confusion. Life, as [Read More…]
God is your greatest ally…
In the journey of life, we often lean on many—family, friends, mentors, companions—but as the wise have always said, God is our only true ally. No one else, however close, truly belongs to us in the deepest sense. The Vedas and Puranas—the ancient spiritual texts—clearly advise us to engage in the remembrance and service of the Divine. Yet many of us, caught in the haze of ego or laziness, dismiss this path. We sit idle, distracted, without direction or honest purpose, even as time slips away. Our attachments in this world—parents, spouse, children, friends—while dear and loving, cannot accompany us [Read More…]
The fool died while alive…
There’s a kind of death that happens long before the body breathes its last — a spiritual death brought on by a life lived in ignorance and misdirection. The verse “Bhajyo nahi Bhagwan murakh jivata maryo” strikes at this very core, describing the fool who never turned to God and thus died while still alive. Life, when lived without spiritual awareness or purpose, becomes hollow no matter how busy or full it appears on the surface. Driven by greed, many chase wealth and pleasure without a second thought for the consequences. The soul grows numb as one commits sin just [Read More…]
Though joys & sorrows come uncalled, With courage firm, we will not fall…
In life’s ever-shifting tides of joy and sorrow, the true devotee remains anchored not in emotions, but in unwavering faith. The Gujarati verse, beautifully translated above, speaks to the heart of spiritual resilience. It opens with a call to identify ourselves as Harijans—those who belong to God. Such a soul does not cling to honor or fear disgrace, nor does it waver under the weight of suffering or pleasure. Instead, it carries the courage to endure, unshaken by life’s extremes. The poet Muktanand draws from revered examples to illuminate this truth. Consider Kadaraj, who in the midst of suffering, maintained [Read More…]
One who holds such firmness dear, Will never live in pain or fear…
True devotion transcends the fleeting nature of wealth and the fragility of the body. A genuine devotee remains unshaken, even as worldly attachments fade away. Just as a faithful wife abandons all worldly ties to walk the path of loyalty with her husband, so too does a true devotee surrender wholeheartedly to God, undistracted by material concerns. Consider the example of Prahlad, who did not waver in his devotion despite facing immense opposition from his own father. He chose spiritual truth over blood ties, anchoring his heart to the feet of God with unbreakable resolve. Similarly, Harishchandra, the king renowned [Read More…]
A servant of God’s servants instead
In our spiritual journey, there comes a moment when we are called to lay aside our ego and worldly pride, and wholeheartedly attach our hearts to the divine. This timeless wisdom, echoed in the words of saints like Muktanand, invites us to cast off our concern for public opinion and fully embrace the company of the righteous—those saintly souls whose presence uplifts and transforms. When we surround ourselves with true sadhus, we begin to shed the inner turmoil born of desire and attachment. Their purity helps calm the storms within, leading our minds to rest at the feet of Mohan—another [Read More…]
Dust thrown with scorn at day’s sunlight, Falls back onto the one with spite…
In the sacred verses penned by Muktanand Swami, we find not just poetry, but a roadmap for spiritual living. His bhajan begins with a gentle yet firm instruction: while singing the divine virtues of Hari (God), let not a single thought of the wicked take root in our hearts. The world may swirl with distractions and negativity, but the true devotee guards their inner sanctuary, allowing only the sacred form of God to dwell there. Every breath, every heartbeat becomes an offering of remembrance—a steady rhythm of devotion. Muktanand then speaks to the irony of the world: those who sincerely [Read More…]
The sadhu is the only true boat…
In a world driven by desire, possessions, and fleeting pleasures, the true sadhu stands apart like a sturdy boat in the stormy sea of samsar (worldly existence). He is not just a renunciant by appearance, but one who offers his deepest love and devotion to the manifest form of God, recognizing divinity not as an abstract idea but as a living presence. Such a saint remains untouched by worldly allure — he seeks neither wealth nor admiration, and has no attachment to people for selfish gain. To him, the world is but a stage of illusion and suffering, a constant [Read More…]
A love for God that will not unwind…
In the journey of spiritual awakening, few truths shine brighter than the power of sincere devotion. One beautiful verse urges us to “Love the servant of God, sincere,” for in doing so, we draw ourselves closer to the divine. The servant of God, or Harike das, is not merely a figure of humility — they are a channel of peace and liberation. Their presence alone soothes the soul, and their fearlessness in the face of death teaches us how transient our mortal fears truly are. Such peace and clarity come most profoundly through the company of saints. “In saints’ true [Read More…]
Worship God with heart that is true…