PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE

    The voluntary movement of selfless service initiated by Shri Ranchoddasji Maharaj crystallized into one of the biggest institutes in Central India, the Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust. SSST draws its value framework from the ideology of Gurudev, which has continued to inspire and guide the Trust’s work. The following ‘pearls of wisdom’ recapture the main ideals of Gurudev’s philosophy...

 

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The ultimate aim of all mankind is to be happy and to live a harmonious and peaceful life.

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Life is not for pursuing selfishness and sensualities, it is for experiencing joy by reigning in the senses and rising above selfishness, self delusion and attachments.

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No one’s greed, craving and lust have been satisfied until now, nor will yours ever be.

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Bear an ever kind heart, keep the senses under firm control and earn through just and righteous means.

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Love your family wholeheartedly and be faithful to them.

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Do charity and selfless service commiserating with your body, mind and resources.

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Apportion a part of your life in 'Parmartha' (doing good to others) with a high sense of duty.

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Make your life an instrument of peace that harms no being or creature.

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The immutable law of cause and effect applies to all. It means one reaps what one sows.

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To be happy, distribute a portion of your happiness amongst others. There is no other way except to develop large-heartedness and forgiveness.

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This human life is a waste if one does not conduct himself well and does not help others.

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It is because of God's grace that you are able to perform good acts. You are but an instrument. Understand it well and surrender yourself to God.