Neem Karoli Baba’s 3 Teachings for Inner Peace & Strength

Neem Karoli Baba is one of the most influential and revered Hindu saints of modern era. Affectionately called Maharajji, Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings, which were rooted in unconditional love, bhakti and seva spread throughout the world. In this article, we will explore 3 powerful teachings of this great sage for attaining absolute inner calm and harmony during the toughest of life struggles.

Maharaj Jhi once said:

"Everything is impermanent except the love of God."

Even though death and finitude are two fundamental aspects of existence, most of us live as if these elements are not applicable to our individual selves. Even though we get reminded of these truths when someone that we know passes away, life’s trivialities and momentary distractions will take us back into meaningless pursuits of cravings and aversions soon enough.

However, when we truly contemplate on the fleeting nature of human life and the meaninglessness of sensual desires, a profound sense equanimity can manifest in our souls. Through the above-mentioned words, Neem Karoli Baba is encouraging us to find solace in the love of God, along with developing awareness about the impermanent nature of things.

According to Neem Karoli Baba: “Meditation is good, one can attain a pure mind by one-pointedness and detachment. Meditate upon one point and you will know God.”

In the important chapter named Dhyan Yoga of Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna also talked about engaging in meditation with ‘one-pointed’ focus: “… The yogi should strive to purify the mind by focusing it in meditation with one pointed concentration, controlling all thoughts and activities. He must hold the body, neck, and head firmly in a straight line, and gaze at the tip of the nose, without allowing the eyes to wander.” A basic truth that we must understand is that, when the mind becomes still, our consciousness becomes a space for developing ultimate unity with the Supreme. A distracted mind, on the other hands, will always remain as a breeding ground for attachments and sufferings. Hence, by internalising the wisdom contained in Bhagwan Krishna’s and Maharajji’s words, we can dedicate a few minutes or hours for meditation daily.

“The eyes of a saint are always concentrated on the supreme self. The minute he is aware of himself, sainthood is lost.”

Along with daily meditation and realisation of impermanence, we can start performing our duties as our offerings to God. Let go of the worries about the results. Strengthen the faith in the Supreme Self or God. Work sincerely and diligently. As time pass, your mind will get purified from the depth and duties will become fruitful, opening the doors of Moksha.

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