A young
IAS officer came to know about the arrival of a Brahmnishta Saint in the town.
Under the influence of his saatvic (virtuous) sanskaars, he went to meet the
Saint. The Saint was sitting in a room with about a dozen devotees and talking
about the significance of reciting the holy name (Naam japa).
At the
end of the discussion, the Saint told the devotees to clarify their doubts and
ask questions. The Officer asked, “Dear Sir, please tell us an easy and
practical method of realizing our Aatman and the God.”
With a
smile of his face, the Saint said, “Son, reciting the holy name of God while
contemplating upon his essence is the easiest and practical way to realize the
true Self. Recite Ram... Ram … Ram every day and fill your heart with the love
and devotion for that holy name.”
“Sir, we
already know that. Please tell us something new.”
“Oh you
donkey, don’t just keep on asking questions for the sake of asking.”
There
was a complete silence in the room. Even the Saint closed his eyes in silence.
With a heavy heart, the Officer stood up and left the scene.”
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