Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first, and all other things will be added to you.
Seeker
The concept of a Seeker refers to an individual pursuing spiritual growth and self-discovery. Many traditions converge on the importance of introspection and curiosity. They diverge in their methods and goals, offering unique perspectives on the Seeker's journey.
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There is none bound, none freed, and none seeking to be free.
A true devotee says, 'O God, you alone are the doer; you alone do everything.
The great householder Shaunaka approached Angiras with due reverence and asked: 'O Blessed One, by knowing what does all of this become known?'
Four kinds of virtuous people worship Me, O Arjuna: the afflicted, the seeker of truth, the one who desires worldly gain, and the wise one, O foremost of the Bharatas.
My servant seeks closeness to Me so I can make them My friend, and once they're My friend, I become their ear, eye, and tongue.
God told Prophet David, 'The servant dearest to Me is one who doesn't seek Me out of fear or hope for reward, but to fulfill their duty to My divinity.'
Whoever wants to possess or seek something for themselves will lose it, but whoever loses their soul for my sake will gain it.
Why do you seek outside what is inside you - salvation?
Know for certain that my devotee will never perish.
A Guru is absolutely necessary for every aspirant in the spiritual path.
A true devotee always says, 'Lord, you're the one who does everything. I'm just a tool in your hands.'
God sees the inner love of a devotee and accepts his offering.
The person who, from the depths of their soul, seeks to know God will definitely realize Him. It's inevitable. Only those who are restless for God and seek nothing else will definitely realize Him.
One who is a devotee of God must possess an unwavering understanding, unshakeable under any circumstances, much like the anvil in a blacksmith's workshop, which, despite being constantly struck by the hammer, remains unshaken.
Upon attaining that love, the devotee sees everything as full of spirit and consciousness. They understand that Krishna, his abode, and the devotee themselves are all consciousness; everything is consciousness.
If the devotee practices spiritual discipline to some extent, the guru clarifies everything for them. The disciple then understands the reality and unreality of things. Only God is real; the world is an illusion.
The Mission proclaims that God can be realized while performing daily duties, with the only requirement being to seek the guidance of one who has already known God, the True Master.
Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened for you.
Saints love God for the sake of love, and a devotee never complains.