*'Renunciation"*

In this video, Param Pujya Ma provides a profound spiritual discourse on the true meaning of Renunciation, emphasizing that it is not about leaving the world, but about surrendering one's ego and mental complexes to the Divine.
Core Philosophy of Renunciation
• Renouncing Mental Phenomena:
True renunciation is the act of giving up your mental habits, concepts, ideas of right and wrong, and deep-seated complexes [00:07].
Ma suggests renouncing these at the feet of a Master, allowing his will to prevail over your own [00:28].
• "Thy Will Be Done":
A central theme is the surrender to God's will.
Ma asserts that if people truly lived by the phrase "Thy will be done," they would be true Christians, Hindus, or followers of any religion [02:48].
This surrender brings inner peace (shanti) [03:14].
• Identifying with All Religions:
True spiritual practice means respecting every religion as if it were your own [03:35].
Ma says that if one fights or judges others in the name of religion, one is doing "the biggest cheating" one can do [03:53].
Selfless Service and the Mind
• The Trap of the Mind:
Freedom is defined as not being a slave to one's own mind [08:45].
Those who think they are free while following their every whim are actually "absolute slaves" to a mind that produces negativity and prevents peace [08:57].
• Selfless Service:
Selfless service means forgetting the "self" entirely [07:06].
When the self is forgotten, the mind cannot entice you toward other directions, and you achieve a state of Samadhi or oneness with your work and the Divine [07:12].
• Commitment to the Master:
Ma emphasizes that if you are committed to a Master or a job, no personal preference or "liking" should come in the way of your duty [06:03].*
Integrity and Performance
• The Superiority of Prophets:
Ma highlights that prophets and scriptures across all religions are far superior to us in their brilliance and generosity [10:00].
Instead of following their light, people often use their minds to cover it up with "nonsense" and "showy" religious functions [10:57].
• Duty and Action:
While surrender is key, duty may sometimes require firm action, such as fighting to protect others [05:15].
However, one's primary commitment must always be to the Master and the task at hand, putting aside personal emotions [08:11].

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Param Pujya Ma answers Seeker's question
Place: Arpana Ashram, Madhuban, G.T. Road, Karnal 132037, Haryana, India
Topic: 'Renunciation"
Language: English
Questioner: Mr.R.M.Sabharwal
Duration Time:15.02mins
Tape No: BC_97_0307_98pm-03
Credits: Audio-Video Dept. Arpana Ashram
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