Sri Swamiji at Bhakta Culture Center, Norwalk, California 9th Aug, 2008

You will be questioned by Yama (the God of death) - How many times you visited the Sadguru? How many times you chanted the names of God? How much charitable activity you have done? Everything is registered in his computer. Many people say that they have no time. They believe ‘Work is Worship’. They don’t believe God and Guru. Their statements are only grammatically correct, not realistically. Such people are really losers because they are giving meaningless statements! Statements without purity! Because God is not eating the coconut you offered to him. You are making a sweet or chutney out of it for yourself. God does not smell the fragrance of flowers you offered Him. You are only enjoying it. He has not taken anything you gave? Why are you blaming Him for your actions? If you have built a temple, it is for your merit, not for Him. If you have given away everything in charity, it is for your merit, not for Him. He will assess both, your good and bad actions. While He gives you merit for your good actions, you cannot escape His wrath for your sinful actions. MERIT IS MERIT. SIN IS SIN. The two accounts are separate. You cannot tip God to escape the punishment of the sin. Don’t mix up. However, if you are faithful, He will support you in this endeavor. So, don’t demand or claim. Remain silent and ever worshipful. You must face your Karma. Don’t expect anything. Don’t hate. Don’t hesitate to do service. Don’t quarrel. No friendship is permanent. Nature is our eternal friend. Learn to listen and communicate with the nature. You are never alone in your journey. The nature is with you at all times. Communicate your feelings to flowers, clouds, sky, sun, moon, air and sounds. Align with the nature and be in bliss at all times.