During a profound satsang, Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Saheb poignantly emphasised the importance of acknowledging our awareness of our actions, reminding us never to overlook this fundamental truth.
We recognize that the fruits of our actions, our karma, are bestowed upon us by the Divine or our Satguru. While we may conceal our deeds and intentions from the world, we can never hide them from the Divine, God, or our spiritual mentor.
These two truths are indisputable: firstly, our constant awareness of our actions, and secondly, the impossibility of concealing anything from Parmatma and Satguru.
Saijan elaborated on the notion that we often claim that society and its members are observant of our actions, implying that they may discern our deeds. This fear of societal judgment prompts caution before engaging in wrongdoing.
When we examine the impact of public awareness on our actions, we find that people may offer praise for a short while if pleased, yet they might also take offense if they disapprove of our behavior.
Considering that we cannot conceal anything from our Parmatma and Satguru, and they are the ones who reward us based on our actions, we ought to refrain from engaging in wrongdoing. Since we are conscious of our deeds and cannot hide anything from them, we will ultimately receive their judgment and rewards.
Our actions should aim to please and align with God, rather than seeking approval from people, as it is our Satguru and Parmatma who ultimately reward us based on our deeds. By keeping them in mind before any action, we ensure that we stay away from wrongdoing and find refuge in Parmatma, receiving His continuous blessings and protection.
We must always bear in mind that nothing escapes the sight of Parmatma. With our outer eyes, gifted with powerful insight, we should observe our actions without getting lost in the external world due to our karma. Additionally, we possess an inner light—the conscience—to reflect on our deeds and avoid stumbling in future lives due to karma. By doing so, we open ourselves to the immense blessings of Parmatma and ascend to great heights of His grace.
Saijan reminisced about two profoundly inspiring stories, or Kathas, from the life of Sant Sai Kanwarram Saheb.
One of the Kathas entails Sant Kanwarram Sahib concealing a lovely cap, gifted by a lady, from Shahanshah Satguru Sant Sai Satramdas Saheb during a Bhakti program. Subsequently, upon returning home, Sant Kanwarram Sahib fell ill. When he sought blessings from Shahanshah Satguru, Sant Sai Satramdas Sahib smiled and gently reminded him of the hidden cap.
Sant Kanwarram Saheb was astonished to learn that his Satguru was aware of the hidden cap. Shahanshah Satguru Sai Satramdas Sahib counselled him against concealing anything from the Satguru and Parmatma, emphasizing their omniscience. He instructed Sant Kanwarram Sahib to donate the cap to someone in need. Saijan advised Kanwarram Saheb that it is sinful to take something that rightfully belongs to another.
Following this, Sant Kanwarram Saheb donated the cap to a person in need, and subsequently, his health improved. Sant Kanwarram Sahib came to understand that while he could conceal things from people and society, he could not hide them from his Satguru and Parmatma, who are the ultimate judges of his actions and the ones to reward him for his karma.
In another incident, Sant Sai Kanwarram Saheb declined to accept a basket of fruits containing money, which was sent to his home by a devotee. The devotee clarified to Sant Kanwarram Saheb that he sent the basket of fruits and money to his home because if he presented it during any Bhakti program, Sant Sai Kanwarram Saheb would donate it to a person in need.
Sant Kanwaram informed his devotee that he had previously learned a valuable lesson from the teachings of his Satguru, Shahanshah Satguru Sai Satramdas Saheb, never to accept personal gifts for the seva he performed. Sai Kanwarram Saheb explained to the devotee that any offerings or gifts presented to him for the bhakti he performs actually belong to the needy individuals for whom he carries out bhakti, emphasizing that he is always under the watchful gaze of his Satguru.
Sant Kanwarram Saheb requested his devotee to retrieve what he had sent, aiming to demonstrate his innocence before his Satguru.
In the eternal cycle of karma, Parmatma, God and our Satguru stand as the divine witness to our every action, guiding us with unwavering wisdom and justice. Through the intricate tapestry of life, our deeds reverberate with profound significance, weaving the fabric of our destiny. As we navigate the complexities of existence, let us remember that Parmatma’s omniscient gaze illuminates our path, offering both guidance and redemption. With each step, may we strive to walk in alignment with dharma, knowing that Parmatma rewards our karma with boundless compassion and divine grace.
Sacho Satram
