Die to Live

by Maharaj Charan Singh Grewal

This book consists of questions and answers concerning meditation, asked of Maharaj Charan Singh during the 1960s and 1970s. The reader will find practical advice and encouragement in his explanations of the technical as well as devotional aspects of meditation. The book begins with an overview of the teachings of the saints, and covers (in question and answer format) the purpose of meditation, creating an atmosphere for meditation, the meditation practice, the effects of meditation, and ends with a section on grace, love and devotion as they relate to meditation. The title refers to the meditative state known as “dying while living,” when the soul withdraws from the physical body and enters the spiritual realms within.

Genres: Spirituality

308 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Sant Charan Singh Ji Grewal , Satguru and head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas, was named successor in 1951 by Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh Ji. He served the Beas sangat for almost four decades, until his death in 1990 at the age of 73. Before his appointment he practiced law in Hisar and Sirsa, India. He was an initiate of Baba Sawan Singh, his paternal grandfather and predecessor of Sardar Bahadur Jagat Singh. Charan Singh Ji Maharaj assigned the duties of successor and guru to Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, his initiate and nephew.

The Philosophy of Radha Soami Satsang Beas:

The Radha Soami gurus of Beas teach a spiritual philosophy of right living, meditation and God Realization, based on the teachings of saints and mystics (Sant Mat) from all religions. Radha Soami Satsang Beas, headquartered at Dera Baba Jaimal Singh since 1891, is located near Beas, in the northern India state of Punjab.

Radha Soami Satsang Beas, with centres located worldwide, is a registered non-profit, charitable society, independent of any political or commercial affiliations.

Reviews

[Darius Murretti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its is a book composed of selected questions and answers of Maharaj Charan Singh's meetings with disciples and seekers From 1960- 1978 evening meetings . The Q-As have been sorted by subject matter into different chapters each on a different essentials of mediation as taught by surat shabd Masters . This book is full of very helpful advise to those following Surat Shabd yoga. It does not ,however, substitute a living teacher .

The most important is probably advise to me is where Huzur (the Late Master) says

"Simran should not be mechanical. Mechanical means you are repeating those words and your mind is off somewhere else thinking something else . your mind should merge in those words . Your mind should be IN those words -not somewhere away from them .Then only can concentration come . You should be IN these words "

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[Diana DM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely one of my go to books. Vital to have a living teacher to help translate, protect and properly guide the student.