Punya Punthi - The Holy Book

The Fifth Day. 5th Ashar, B.S. 1321

1. Spit on and spurn (reject) the sin, not the sinner.
2. I have told you; do not ask me in such a manner again and again.
3. You should know that the eternal self underlying our body and mind is certainly Brahma. But the atman that is subject to limitations of the body-mind complex is not Brahma. Never make many mistakes in your assessment.
4. Consciousness (realization) is always endowed (gifted) with energizing impact. But it has its limitations. Consciousness and energy are inseparable. Creations also a manifestation of energy. Just see all beings have evolved through the operation the law of the cause and effect. The created entity is verily Brahma. It is Brahma that exists in form of I, you, and animal, a leaf, a creeper etc. The fact is that Brahma evolved out of itself without the need of any extraneous element i.e., the material factor involved in the evolution inheres in its own bosom. The one (Brahma) becomes many and different through the agency of volition (wish). The mind of a tree and that of a lamb is not the same, but both of them are verily Brahma. All of you are nothing but me. As soon as you realize this truth, all your ignorance is dispelled in an instant. Brahma is the ocean, a finite being (atma) is just a bubble; as soon it (atma) loses its existence by mingling (mix) with the ocean (Brhma) the form of bubble comes to an end. Can there be any hatred? How can I hate myself? This entire blunder (mistake) flows from the obsession (fascination) of complex. When a man understands that he dwells in all forms of life, he gets rig of delusion and this can be affected if a man develops some thoughtfulness and genuine love. Alas! Man does not understand this simple truth. But the consciousness dawns if a man practices Kirtan systematically. Then the very concept undergoes a total transformation. At this stage (after realization) people (saadhak) feel that they themselves have become (one with) the World. Eventually they reach a level where they feel that they have no separate existence other than that of Brahma and there also they fail to grasp the mystery underlying this all inclusive being. Anyway, we have to achieve utmost unfoldment of the faculty of cogitation (meditation).
5. All of you taken together constitute the whole of creation and I am all of you combined. You are fools (ignorant). Suppose there are thousand candles burning in a room, if you put out (off) one of them, does it mean that all the other candles are extinguished thereby? All fire (light) is one but every single blazing candle may be compared to a creature of the world. But the culminating point of all is the same. Every one of you is me in a specific make up.
6. Dharma, wealth, fulfillment of desires (Dharma, Artha, Kam)—all these things can be had by Name. Take the plunge (sink in mediatation), everything will be achieved. If a man develops a maddening interest in Kirtan, his mind becomes sound (clean) and when the mind becomes sound, physical health is ensured. Do not forsake (leave) sex or wealth; remain engaged in mundane (routine) work with grim determination throughout the whole day. In the evening make haste (rush) to join Kirtan and practice Kirtan with divine intoxication (habit), I shall bestow (give) upon you everything. Don't you have faith? Do not be worried about sex – leaning (inclination) or financial problems. Continue Kirtan for a few hours every evening with maddening zeal. I can give you everything. I can grant celestial bliss (heavenly enjoyment); come along, you will have to suffer no affliction (misery).
7. What is needed is a bit of faith. Just see what a tremendous power I possess. Just recognize me once. Utter the name of Hari in evening at least once. Just feel for yourself the extent of my strength. Have a little faith in me, Run to me without caring for any hindrance. See if I can tear the veil of illusion or not. Try to understand that the world is ordained (predestined) by my will. If you like you may remain immersed in worldly affairs. You may also indulge in grievous (terrible) sins. I shall wipe out all your blemishes. Kirtan is great thing. Join Kirtan with an irresistible urge, surely you will be released from bondage. Well! do not give way to anxiety (fear). Attachment to woman and wealth will surely lose its grip over you. Just see, practice Kirtan with the beat of small and big drums and the clarion call of buggles, kettledrums, conches and bells. Merge your soul in Kirtan with a tremendous tempo. I assure you of its efficacy, just do it for seven days and see for yourself the result arising out of it.
8. Brother! This is (verify) the right path. Accelerate the speed of your go towards the Ideal. Lay bare your heart (accept him); heart is the seat of all that is precious in life. It is really wondrous. The potency (strength) of Name (Naam) is unparalleled. By practicing Name you can ascend the region of `Om'. When your being dwells in the sphere of Name i.e., when repetition of Name becomes habitual in your life, the coiled-up energy (kundalini) lying (sleeping) deep down in your organismic system is awakened.
9. The more one rises high up with accelerated pace, the more quickly does he come down with a thud. So the upward motion (of kundalini) has to be steadied.
10. Just experience the bliss emanating (originates) from unselfish love. Do not harbor what is incompatible with love. It is but the mind that accomplishes everything.
11. Do come unto me in a lightening speed. Your bosom is very broad, very spacious, many an aspirant will find a sanctuary (refuge) in it, and no hammering (hitting) will be able to break or bruise (damage) you. Secular knowledge has to be appropriated to reach supreme knowledge. Lo! Will-power has a tremendous influence. You will be able to accomplish whatever you propose to do with the Ideal in view. When you will find that hatred, shame, and fear have disappeared (within you), you will be in a position to overcome all obstacles. Again when (if) your life-urge will often rise and fall alternately, take it for granted that your mental state has not attained stability. Will you be then able to dwell in the region of Name? God never tarries (tries) to bestow grace on people. His mercy is perennial (constant) and the flow of it towards you depends on your tuning with Him. There are great sinners, who have emaciated (shrunken – thin) their body and mind (with) constant sinful thought(.) a(A)pproach them and tell them, Brother, just come to me in a hurry and listen to the divine Kirtan, be heedful (attentive) to the Divine proclamation:
    
    Sarbdharman parityajya mamekam sharanam braja,Aham twam sarva-papebhya mokshoisyami ma suchah.
    Hear! The echo is running faster than air, it is echoing resounding the horizon, "I will save you from all sins, so do not give way to grief or dejection." Join the Kirtan, all your worries will be dispelled just by one stroke.
12. Mere trust in God cannot give eternal throne. Sound of your call must reach me because I am sound. Be quick to get rid of these matters of the World (maaya)! At first you shake (change) your heart, and then you will shake the world. The world will shake at a time. Yes, you perhaps absent yourselves from this world and the world absents from you, (both) are equal. Yes, when mind is warm, external cold is insufficient to cool the body. Your mind is the master of all deities. Check your mind and move your mind all day towards God. You say (thinks), fire burns and water cools everything, (and tell me) it is supernatural. Trust His name. He will give you everything. Trust, I am not alone for this world, world is me—all these `I', all these creatures, all the matters, all the world are `I'. * (*Spoken in English by Sri Sri Thakur Himself).
13. The difference between each other (Brahma and Atma) is Maya (Illusion). You can think `I' through anything. What else you think is the world, that thought is mine. Clear your heart, my shadow will fall on (will remain with) you. Love the true thing, which can record my shadow (my shadow will record it). Be a philanthropist (humanitarian), you will see all are philanthropists. Do not bate (hate) anyone, hate their errors, and correct their errors. Embrace (hug) and keep the sinner's breast on your breast and thus let the (his) sin erase (change) in truth and not in the false. Be humble to anyone and everyone, everyone will be bumble to you. Contemplate (consider) your God with heart. Declare Narus…………………Love. Beg your pardon, let me go. Know that you are not a common soul. (*Spoken in English by Sri Sri Thakur Himself).
14. Whatever is done along with unfoldment of inherent capabilities finds fruition indeed!
15. You will get rid of all ailments, just continues Name.
16. If you mean to unite (untie) your knot (from bondage), first of all have a genuine unwavering will to do so.
17. Toll (wonder) by (whole) day. (But) At nightfall come along to your Thakur and repeat Name dismissing all troubles and agonies. You all are free souls. Through this Kirtan your boundless love will pervade the whole universe. Extend your love to all. I shall offer you everything. Heap (load) all your sufferings, sins and torments (pain) on my head. Laugh heartily, chant the Name of the Lord. I am always with you.
    · What do you have to dread (fear)?
    · Why do you worry about family-affairs?
    · Whom does the family belong to? Is it yours?
    · Who are you? You are verily the embodiment of existence, consciousness and bliss that constitutes the essence of Brahm and the Supreme Self.
    · How can you be subjected to the bondage of mundane (ordinary) affairs?
    · How can you also afford to have craving for heavenly happiness?
    · Whatever you will will (wish), shall come pass.
    · What is there in the world to frighten you?
    · Name is your solitary refuge.
    · I the self of all of you, am existent.
    · I am the self of all selves.
    · I am the Supreme Brahm.
    · I have thrust all my will (wishes) in you. Now it is your will that counts.
    · Give me a little scope. I shall smash all your impediments (obstructions).
    · You are the offspring's of lion. You will catch hold of all one by one and manipulate (control) them in a masterly manner simply to help them attain salvation.
    · There is no one to contest you. You are super-man; there is none in the world who can dare with you.
18. Come on with a blazing enthusiasm, and take shelter of the Supreme Power. Mark it well! (Remember) You are (have) to bring the Kingdom of Heaven on earth with desperate determination and establish it on the plane of morals. Forsake selfishness, give up lure of money, get rid of ignoble attachment, gain maintain everything in an indirect way so as to be able to share all you have with all other people.
19. Discharge the duties of life in a triumphant mood and constantly be seated on the throne of Brahm. Do repeat the Name.
20. Lead your secular (worldly) life to your full satisfaction with an uninhabited mind and just lodge (keep) me in a corner of your heart. I shall release you from all shackles. I shall bequeath (hand over) my throne to you and eventually, get merged in your immutable (absolute) self, which is none other than `Me'.
21. Oh debauch! I tell you again and again, get yourself immersed in Name. I shall set you free from all sins and agonies born thereof. Utter the Name of (supreme) mother. Who is to share the consequences of your sins? It is I who will bear the burden of your transgressions. Just came to me with a heart pulsating with love.
22. I have infinite strength, (be prompt to) accept it from me. You will not have any sorrow, nor any sufferings; God will save you in manifold ways. You self-conceited (self satisfied)! Abandon your self-conceit; know it for certain that man are weighed low down under the pressure of his own sins. Can't you throw away all your sins? Pour out your sins on me. I am ready to stone for you. Go mad for me and come to me with an irresistible impetus. The realm of sun, moon, planet, star and even the nether world does not have any power to thwart your triumphant march. Run on like infuriated and desperate `Shiva' with the corpse of Sati on his shoulder. Run towards me with impetus vital energy and a heart vibrant with love. Do not hate the sinner, embrace him lovingly. I shall redeem all of you. Give shelter to the sinner. Shall I not stretch my hand towards you? You constitute my existence. My perfect ness lies in the fact of attainment of perfection by all of you. Without all of you, I am all alone.
23. Go to the devotees briskly (quickly), if they touch you, you will be absolved of your sins. Then I shall accept you. Why do you worry? Go ahead, do not lose your vital vigor (energy), nourish it, you will be immensely peaceful. I have placed a screen before you. I have kept my soul (messengers) involved in the world simply for your emancipation (liberation). I could get myself aloof (detached) just at my sweet will. But I have assumed the bondage (burden) for your liberation, because I have allowed you to be infatuated (crazed) by worldly desires and to be afflicted (troubled) by sufferings. Now come on! Forget your little self.
24. In the beginning I was alone, it is through my will that I have become many, in the end also I am alone and that is at the root of the advent of Kalki. At the outset I was unmodifiable, there was nothing distinguishable from me, and subsequently I chose to undergo modification. Again the volition has possessed me to get beyond the reach of all modification. So then is the incarnation of Kalki. Again I am (have) to gain my fullness by coalescing (uniting) and integrating all into my undivided and indivisible self. Just consider! What a multitude of division and micro division I have had to undergo for the sake of you only to pick-up all of you. Advance (rush) towards me. You are to find me out. You (have to) seek me.
25. Continue Kirtan with an emotional abandon and dance frantically with a divine rapture (joy). Make the atoms dance with a rhythmic tremor. Shake all that is inert and responsive including tress and shrubs in your massive grasp. No sooner you are spiritually inspired, than all will rush forward to come in touch with you. From the King down to Fakir all will feel gratitude to submit themselves at your feet and serve you unquestioningly. I possess stupendous power, it is concealed behind modesty, courtesy and submissiveness. It is aflame in me with splendour. You should also captivate heart of all by imbibing modesty and gentle manners. In fact, the world is yours.
26. Your heart is whole. Come on, you will obtain everything from me. Listen to the word of God. I the supreme self am the self of you all. Again pay attention to the resounding sound. It happened once, again the sound of the divine proclamation is reflecting itself by tremendously trembling the sky above and the river and the sea below. I shall save you from all sins, do not grieve.
27. Then what is there to worry about? Be you a Muslim, a Hindu, a Buddhist, a Christian or any other community, just listen to the proclamation of super self, I shall save you from all sins, do not grieve. Bear in mind, chaotic attempt are of no avail, simply engage yourself in Kirtan. Come to me and my adherents (believers). We have infinite strength and I shall confer on you everything.
28. Catch hold of people in bends and effect their regeneration completely.
29. After sometime you will find that lots of things have been destroyed, it is verily the nature of the world, then what will you cling to if there is nothing enduring as an object of your attachment? While crossing a river if you tarry to long in the midway, you stand every chance of getting drowned. If you place your head towards the opposite bank of the river and keep moving your hands in the right direction, you can reach your destination without fail. So I re-iterate, even if you have to face unforeseen dangers and calamities, never give up your effort to reach the goal, rest assured I shall never fail to lead you to a safe harbour.
30. Offer all you have to your Thakur one after another, and then you will gradually develop an attitude of detachment. The real master of all we have will get back what he kindly gave us can there be anything happier than this?
31. Kishori! Love intensely, love all with all your heart, and let your blood boil in a dynamic love you on. If none cares to love you, I shall love you on. Fall at the feet of all. Dance once more with the verve and vigour of Shiva. You are a super-power, but do not rend all the veils right now, so that all the full extent of your powers may not be exposed to people forth-with. It is good not to inflate ego, but it needs to be kept for sometime. You will not have to worry about anything. You have genuine love and attachment for your Thakur. You are sure to enjoy unbroken bliss. Continue Kirtan along with vigorous and vehement, dance. Many pure souls emanating from the super soul are existent, they will imbibe your spirit. At times remember that you are nothing but the supreme self. Rend the apparent veil of everyone. Combine and unify the friends and foe, the tiger and goat, water and fire and demonstrate this glowing example before people. Radha Krishna will blaze resplendently in water and fire, in cloud as well in lightning, surely it will happen, they will see for themselves this blazing glow, but this experience will not serve to intensify heart-burning, rather it will assuage and comfort their distressed soul. You are the high priest of a great ceremony (Maha-Jajna) meant to promotes the becoming of people; be conscientiously true to your glorious office. The sanctifying oblation in this holy sacrifice is my Supreme Self. Once I unconditionally gave myself up totally. I shall do it once more. I shall lose my identity in you. Whatever you see in the world is nothing but myself. Oh Alas! I do not have the scope to evade my responsibility even by courting death.
32. Be careful on every side—Soul is immortal. No death, no birth. Yes, my Lord, no time at all. No more today, I come again.
33. I claim all of your heart. (Spoken in English by Sri Sri Thakur Himself).
34. Do not harbour any doubt or hesitation, go on repeating Name with your whole soul, the desideratum will surely by achieved. What you consider to be impossible will come to pass. The impossible will be rendered possible.
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