Pujya Ramsukhdasji Maharaj

[Guest guest]

Obstacles to Realization

 

The first and the greatest obstacle is the assumption or rather

acceptance that God Realization will take a lot of time. We have to

understand that God Realization and the attainment of worldly things

are two very different things. The attainment of worldly things is

through doing something, e.g. building a house. While realization of

God is like uncovering something that is already there, such as

finding the necklace that is already around your neck. The

misconception that God Realization will take time can be removed and

should be removed once and for all, and as a matter of fact, right

now.

 

The second obstacle is that there is a lack in the desire to

attain/realize God.

 

The third is that we assume obstacles in this path. We assume that we

are not entitled to attain/realize God, we are not as pure as we

should be, we are not capable, it is very difficult, it will happen

when God has Grace on us, this period (Kaliyug) is very bad, etc. All

these obstacles are excuses and justifications and all in all false.

 

Each and every human being is entitled and capable of attaining God.

It is not possible that a man fails in his quest for God Realization.

There is absolutely no doubt in this whatsoever.

 

God has given us a human life. It has not been given to us by

mistake. It has been given to us for this purpose only. So, nobody

should ever be disheartened or disappointed in spirituality - in the

realization of God. The human life is a certificate of entitlement

for realization of God. It is our birth right to attain God. If one

tries whole heartedly, success is absolutely sure - in this life

itself.

 

Why do you get disappointed when you are present and God is also

present. Attainment is possible when we are doubt free. There may be

delay (depending on the amount you try) but result is a surity.

 

The problem is that very few try. Therefore today, right now, decide

firmly and have the courage. I can tell you many paths which you will

have no difficulty in following. If your resolve is firm and you have

the courage start chanting His name right now. Stop only for eating,

drinking and sleeping. Don't just talk - do it and see the

difference. Just chant His name.