This morning while I was chanting, a thought came to my mind about Guru Maharaj. I was recollecting some pastimes shared by devotees that revealed the omniscient aspect of His personality. The immediate thought that came to my mind was - how could Guru Maharaj be so loving and affectionate towards me despite knowing what kind of rascal I am. At times, I struggle to even keep up with my initiation vows and despite being fully cognizant of this fact, Guru Maharaj gives me His unconditional love. How could anyone be so merciful and loving towards such an offender?
Then I was reminded of the incident when Jagai and Madhai had physically hurt Lord Nityananda and He was profusely bleeding, but yet He simply pleaded them to chant and become devotees. Guru Maharaj, is Nitai-krpa pradayine, one who freely distributes the mercy of Lord Nitai - just like Nitai, even to the offenders!
His every action has just one purpose - to encourage us to continue in the path of devotion and help us become better devotees. How blessed am I to be under His shelter!
P.S - In the lecture that I was listening to this morning, Guru Maharaj mentioned that Jagai and Madhai did not even once break their initiation vows, because they felt it is a now-or-never opportunity and were very serious in their spiritual life.
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