12.Guņ Grahaņ & Sambandhno Mahimā

Question 1

Only if a person has the disposition of imbibing the virtues

Answer 1

of a Sādhu (Aksharbrahma Satpurush) does his foundation in Satsang become solid. If a person does not have such a disposition, then even though he remains in Satsang, his foundation is not firm. Vachanamrut: Loya 5

Question 2

If a person brings 100,000 rupees daily,

Answer 2

but talks negatively of Satsang, I do not like it. However, if a person only sleeps and eats, yet talks positively about the devotees of God, then I will arrange for his service. That is my nature. Swamini Vat 1/237

Question 3

Are we to understand the glory of the Gunatit Satpurush

Answer 3

and reject those who are associated with him? No! Maharaj is pleased upon those who serve the devotees of the Gunatit Satpurush. Yogi Gita

Question 4

One should respectfully associate with those

Answer 4

in satsang who eagerly imbibe the virtues of others, never speak about others’ flaws and keep suhradbhāv. Satsang Diksha: Shlok 233

Question 5

I worship guru Sahajānand,

Answer 5

who overlooks the mountain-like sins of those who seek his refuge and considers their atom-like virtues as great. Stotra Sindhu

Question 6

One who feels inner peace on seeing

Answer 6

sādhus and devotees and imbibes their virtues, God will forgive one even for millions of sins. Purushottam Bolya Prite: 3