Shrimad Rajchandra And Mahatma Gandhi

Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal

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of the difficulties suffered by the saints and sages in their pursuit of truth, and understanding their devotion for the cause of religion and the sacrifices they have made for upholding these values becomes a source of great inspiration to the seekers who study their lives. Similarly, it is only in satsang that philosophical thoughts are discussed and principles are examined with a pure heart and soul. When an aspirant comes across such satsang, where the factors that can lead a soul to liberation are fully expounded, then his life is indeed blessed. At the age of 22, Shrimad Rajchandra made a note of what kept his mind occupied: “Day and night, my mind constantly contemplates on the eternal truth. This contemplation is my food, it is my rest and it is also my sleep."
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Satsang implies the company of the virtuous persons. But here Shrimad talks not of satsang alone but of Param Satsang, the supreme and the noblest form of satsang that will result in liberation. Elaborating further on that satsang, Shrimad in his