Baba Ji’s (Dera Beas) Satsang in English Bhatti Mines 16.3.2013

Baba Ji’s Satsang in English Bhatti Mines (New Delhi) 16.3.2013

(From memory recall—as understood)

As we know the foundation of spirituality is based upon the Law of Karma.

In life we remain confused because there is sometimes happiness and sometimes sadness. All of us go through ups and downs in life. This is best explained by Karmic Theory.

Even if we have not done anything wrong in this life, the results of good and bad actions of previous lives have to be gone through. Happiness is the consequence of good deeds. Bad deeds make us sad.  Good actions-- like donations and noble deeds-- are the starting point of spirituality. However they keep us bound to this creation and do not provide salvation or Mukti.

In banks, we have credits and debits in our account. The credit and debit entries offset each other for the net balance. But in karma theory, good actions, which are reflected as “credit” in our karmic account, do not offset bad ones, which are “debit” entries. All of us go through consequences of right and wrong actions separately. When we observe people who are otherwise noble and above board in their conduct in this life--but still suffering--it is precisely for the reason that consequences of their negative actions may be responsible for present unhappiness. 

Karma has to be done with “Dharma”.  “Dharma” is not to be confused with religion—but it means that we have to be careful of the consequences of our actions because we will be held responsible for whatever we do. Dharma  therefore implies responsibility. We have to perfect our actions all the more at all time. Even “perfection of actions”--like all forms of devotions and austerities (Jap, Tap, Pooja, Path, Daan) do not provide salvation. It is just like TAPO RAJ AND RAJOON NARAK. By these pious prayers and worships, we may be given better environment, comforts and luxuries in future lives but be tempted to indulge in some negative deeds that will again bind us to the wheel of eighty-four. In Panjabi we say –JESI KARNI VASSI BHARNI or as shall we sow, so shall we reap.

In order to get out of cycle of Karmkand and attain Mukti, we need  “Someone” who can take full responsibility of all our actions of past and present lives. This is just like “ MERGERS and ACQUISTIONS” where one company acquires assets and liabilities of another company. Assets are good actions and liabilities are bad ones. The merger has to be with Ocean of Love, Ocean of Spirituality. A drop of dirty water gets so much diluted in the Ocean that it automatically gets purified, loses its individuality and becomes an Ocean. Jesus has referred to that Ocean as the “WORD”, Vedas name it as Anhad Nad and Gurbani calls it as Shabad or Nam –the creative power which is responsible for the working of this cosmic creation.

You cannot imagine the amount of power that can be acquired by being in touch with the Shabad, which is within all of us. We have all the riches within this body, yet we are beggars. Humans are blessed with “Vivek”—the power of discrimination--- so that we can find that spirituality within. We do not have to go anywhere—nor to any pilgrimage or town but to seek it within by sitting in silence. Satsangs only tell us about the need and necessity of getting in touch with Shabad. When someone starts recovering after a sickness, doctors prescribe some Vitamins so that he can regain the strength. The purpose of these discourses or Satsangs is like administering Vitamins so that we may walk the path of spirituality.

There is a definite purpose of existence of each being in this Creation. Nothing happens without a Divine plan and purpose. That can be understood by being in touch with the Shabad. Bible says, “be ye the Doer of the Word”.  Gurbani calls it  “Nam or Shabad ki kamai” for attainment of Mukti through Spirituality, which is purpose of human life. “SHABAD KARM KI REKH MITAAVE, SHABAD SHABAD SE JAYE MILAVE”. Shabad is the only way of communicating with Lord and receiving His Grace. It is the Shabad alone that rids of Karmic cycle and provides salvation.