If you pour a lot of water over a stone all at once, it may get wet for a moment, but the water will flow off and the stone will soon dry up. However, if the same water drips steadily, drop by drop, at the same spot, it will eventually create a hole in the stone — and over time, may even break it apart. In the same way, instead of intense spiritual practice only once in a while, it is more effective to practice chanting (Naam Sadhana) regularly — even in small amounts — at a fixed time and, if possible, in a fixed place. This consistency yields greater results.
A traditional grinding stone has two circular stones — one stationary and the other rotating. If one stone stays still and the other moves, the grains are ground into flour. But if both stones rotate, the grinding doesn’t happen, and the effort is wasted. Our body and mind are like these two stones. The mind should remain steady — fixed on God — while the body continues with worldly actions. Destiny affects only the body, not the mind. Like a peg holding one stone in place, destiny keeps the body turning, but the mind can remain centered on the Divine. Let the body go through its destined course, but keep the mind anchored in God’s remembrance — that alone is true spiritual practice.
This path isn’t exclusive to any one type of person. It is accessible to everyone. The poor may be distracted by the pain of poverty, and the rich may be blinded by pride and greed. The learned may become arrogant about their knowledge, while the uneducated may feel lost. Thus, spiritual success does not come through status but through the steadiness of faith.
Even if one chants regularly, doubts and uncertainties will prevent inner peace. True progress only comes when one lives ethically, behaves according to spiritual principles, maintains a pure heart, and constantly remembers God. Only such a seeker can reach the ultimate goal — and reaching that goal is what truly matters. It’s like someone saying, “Write to me once you reach home,” — the meaning being, only once you arrive does it make a difference.
Just as bad thoughts may arise during worldly life, they may also arise during spiritual practice. There is no need to fear this. The moment a negative thought appears, turn your attention to the Name of God — this will prevent the thought from gaining strength. Continue chanting with strong faith. Where there is an alert sense of duty and remembrance of God, there lies true peace. Repeating “O Lord, I am Yours” day and night will gradually bring the presence of God into your life. And the more God becomes present, the more the burden of ego will naturally diminish.
Destiny and planetary influences only reach as far as the body. The mind, when engaged in remembrance of God, remains untouched by them.
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