Something to Think About

We meticulously make elaborate arrangements when we have to undertake any journey on earth. But to our last journey which we may be called upon to undertake at any time – in childhood, youth, or old age – we never give a moment’s thought. How wise are we!
_{Maharaj Jagat Singh, The Science of the Soul}

In order to perform our practice successfully, it is necessary to have satsang. It is a natural tendency of the mind to be influenced by the company it keeps. By association with the people of the world, we develop worldly tendencies; and by keeping the company of spiritually inclined persons we become spiritually orientated. It is therefore clear that if one desires to advance on the path of spirituality, one must necessarily keep the company of those who are on that path, for association with them will enable one to imbibe their noble tendencies.
_{Maharaj Sawan Singh, Philosophy of the Masters, Vol. 1}

Argue with the mind thus: When you are asleep, you forget all activities of the world. What do you lose at that time? If it does not affect you adversely then why do you indulge in worldly thoughts now? If you do not recall affairs of the world during meditation, will anything go amiss?
_{Maharaj Charan Singh, Words Divine}