11. Preferences and Habits

Teachings of Revered Lalaji Maharaj  He taught, "Never offer advice unless invited, otherwise it is likely to yield bad results. If you find any fault with anybody, pray for his freedom from it.“  He always advised reduction of wants. He would say "Do not purchase a new thing if you can manage to carry on with your old belongings."  He was not against earning money by honest means, but insisted on spending it on others. He considered love to be the greatest tapas. He attached great importance to prayer, but it is not to be for material gain. He himself constantly prayed for the soul of this world. Self praise was disliked by him, so he did not allow people to touch his feet in order to pay respects to him. He was very particular regarding moral conduct.

Teachings of Revered Lalaji Maharaj  He insisted that company should be kept only with those persons whose hearts are brimming with love for God and with those who could influence others with it.  His servants were like members of his own family, and were paid on due dates. According to him, servants were helpers and should be engaged to do work which their masters could not generally do themselves.  His firm conviction was that real discipline and etiquette were simply that the tongue should utter only that which was in one’s heart. Inner and outer condition should be same.  Backbiters got no sympathy from him.  Eat less and earn an honest living. Without taking honestly earned food, spiritual experiences often go wrong.

Revered Lalaji Maharaj did not like... Rituals Spending more money on ceremonial occasions Japa tapa and idol worship

Revered Lalaji Maharaj did not like... Showing off breaking promises playing cards smoking

Attention should be only on God and none else. Samarth Guru Mahatma Sri Ram Chandraji Maharaj Of Fatehgarh (U.P.)