At the final moment of life, remembering the Lord’s name is what it means to truly prepare for that end. But to reach that state, one must start practicing remembrance much earlier. Life itself should be lived with the purpose of preparing for that final moment. The dwelling place of the Lord is our true home. The house we currently live in — this body and worldly life — is like a rented house. Just as we feel joy when leaving a rented place to settle into our own home, in the same way, there should be joy when leaving this body and returning to the abode of God. Once we are convinced that the Lord’s home is our real home, this will become natural.
For this, one should constantly remain immersed in the name of God, praying: “O Lord, accept me as Yours. I surrender my mind at Your feet. May I have no desire left to ask anything of You.” One should firmly believe that God is ever-present — around us, within us, behind us, and before us. To remember God means to see everything happening around us as His will. To carry out worldly duties without pride, considering them as God’s tasks, is true spirituality. And to develop unwavering faith that there is none besides the Lord is what is called knowledge.
When this knowledge becomes steady, a person truly sets foot on the path toward union with the Supreme. Through this practice, nothing apart from the Lord holds appeal — and this intense, singular love is called devotion. The perfection of this devotion lies in being prepared for the final moment; for this, constant remembrance and unbroken awareness of God is the only true means.
If someone remembers God at their final moment, it doesn’t mean they are instantly liberated — but in their next life, they are born with a pure, sattvic nature — inclined towards seeking the Lord.
This practice should accompany our breath — just as the breath flows naturally and without ego, in the same way, one’s spiritual practice should be continuous and egoless. The thought “I am doing this” brings ego, while spontaneous, natural remembrance becomes constant like breathing. One must let go of worldly restlessness, stay in the guidance of a Guru, and recognize that our attachment to the body comes from countless births of bodily association. Similarly, constant companionship of God’s name gradually detaches us from sensual desires and builds love for the divine name.
Paths like Yoga demand intense effort, and in this age are nearly impossible to master; Karma (ritualistic action) tends to increase ego. Devotion, however, demands no hardship and naturally dissolves ego as it progresses. Yoga and Karma can be thought of as adopted children of the Supreme, while Devotion is like His own child. To never let God out of our sight — to keep Him present in our awareness — is true devotion, real awareness, true spirituality, and our only real treasure.
Mere physical acts like ritual bathing, worship, and recitations do not lead to spiritual attainment. What truly matters is where our mind and heart are attached — and they must remain fixed upon the Lord
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