In commemoration of Guru Poornima 2015, we are reminded of the sound advice and deep inspiration of our Gurus. Outlined below is some of the sage counsel of the Spiritual Head of SWAHA, His Holiness Paramacharya Pt. Hardeo Persad. These words are guiding lights and directional posts for us as we manoeuvre our way through the corridors of life.
- Go within and unfold spiritually.
- Your devotion should be spontaneous, not mechanical.
- Humility conquers the world.
- Never be satisfied with what you have done. Whatever we do is very trivial in comparison with what has to be done.
- Never compromise principles in the path of duty.
- Become proactive. Be logical, be practical and keep your mind on the Divine.
- Celebrations and festivals have been given to us so that we may find ourselves.
- I may not be able to change the world but I can change my world. When my world changes, the world changes.
- We cannot expect to be happy if animosity engulfs our lives.
- Meticulously pluck out the weeds of vices from within. Only then can we taste the substance of peace and stability in our lives.
- God never intended for man to be unhappy. We do that injustice to ourselves and each other.
- When our actions are not in uniformity with our thoughts, that is hypocrisy.
- Sometimes when we exercise our rights, we are not necessarily right.
- A devotee magnifies his limitations before the Lord.
- Religiousness creates fanaticism. Spirituality brings liberation. Aim towards spirituality.
Guru’s words are mantras. Let’s follow his advice.
