In this world, everything is unstable and transitory -- subject to time and decay. Man shuns pain and seeks pleasure. Unaware of what constitutes real bliss and happiness, he regards the pleasures of his senses to be real happiness. Even the learned and intellectuals are engrossed in the sensual pleasures, and run after name and fame. But these pleasures, as a matter of fact, are not available at all, or not available in full measure.
One always remains obsessed by the fear of losing them. Also, by frequent enjoyment, these pleasures become stale and insipid, giving rise to desires and lust for more. If any dear and near one falls ill or is afflicted with some trouble, or dies , these very sensual pleasures turn sore and painful.
2. The source of all pleasures, happiness and enjoyments is our Surat (spirit), Rooh or Jivatma. When we put anything in our mouth, its taste is felt through the tongue. But the tongue is inert and lifeless. The current of our Surat (spirit) comes to it and contacts the article, and thus taste is obtained. Same is the case with all the sense-organs of perception and action. It is because of the presence of the current of spirit at a particular organ of sense that pleasure is obtained. If the current of Surat (spirit) does not flow to a sense organ, no taste will be felt at all. As for instance, in the state of coma or unconsciousness, when Surat (spirit) is withdrawn, no taste is experienced if anything is placed on the tongue.
3. In the state of dream, when no material objects are present and the organs of senses are also dormant, Surat (spirit) and mind, through their currents and internal sense organs, enjoy all pleasures. Physical ailments and troubles are not felt. In the two states of dream and sound sleep, a the attention of the worldly people descends to lower centres and that of the practitioners of Surat Shabd Yoga rises upwards. Accordingly, if one, by any means, can create a state of dream in one's wakeful condition, the one can enjoy whatever pleasures one may like and can also escape the discomforts and worries of the world, for the duration that state lasts.
4. If one, by some means, rises to the center or the seat of Surat (spirit), then, even without the help of any internal sense organ and without any effort or inconvenience, one can have whatever pleasure one desires, easily and in a high degree of purity and intensity. Surat (spirit) is a drop or a ray of the Ocean or SUn known as the Supreme Being Radhasoami. If it reaches, by some means that Ocean or Sun, it can attain such an infinite and boundless bliss and joy as cannot be described.
5. The mode of acquiring this bliss, joy and happiness is called "Parmarth".
6. Sants call this mode the "Surat Shabd Yoga".
7. Unbiased persons, who read this pamphlet, can know how deep, strong and natural is the foundation of Sant Mat or Radhasoami Faith, which can be joined and adopted by the entire humanity. All persons, whether male or female, whether child youth or old, of any religion or nationality, can be equally benefited from the Faith. General accord and friendly relations among the peoples of the world can be established, real detachment and renunciation from the world can be attained and true redemption and salvation can ultimately be achieved by following the path and practising the devotional mode taught and preached by Sant Mat or Radhasoami Faith.
[ This pamphlet was written by a Satsangi, and generally approved by Param Purush Puran Dhani Huzur Maharaj.]
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