Hit Prem Anand Govind Sharan Maharaj, known for his discourses in Vrindavan, Mathura, is making headlines once again with a viral video on social media. In this video, he discusses the experience of death and responds to a question about whether a person's thoughts during death are influenced by their actions.
Maharaj answers, stating that the final contemplation at the time of death is based on one's lifelong deeds. He further explains, "Your contemplation will shape the next phase according to your deeds, and in this, the special grace of the Divine will operate." Maharaj suggests that those who have taken refuge in God might experience the presence of a devotee chanting the divine name during their last moments. Otherwise, the culmination of life's actions becomes the ultimate judgment. He emphasizes that invoking the name, form, and meditation on the divine in the final moments ensures spiritual well-being.
Born into a Brahmin family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Maharaj, originally named Anirudh Kumar Pandey, is the son of Shri Shambhu Pandey and Smt. Rama Devi. Maharaj's family background was steeped in devotion, with his grandfather taking sannyasa (renunciation), his father engaging in divine worship, and his elder brother regularly reciting scriptures. Maharaj himself is dedicated to devotional singing and storytelling of Radharani in Vrindavan, imparting knowledge about attaining salvation through bhajans and discourses.
Maharaj's teachings underline the importance of constant awareness of the divine, with a focus on ensuring the presence of the divine name, form, and meditation on God in the final moments. His spiritual journey, rooted in devotion and service, continues to inspire and guide seekers on the path to self-realization and enlightenment.
In his early life, Maharaj's name was Anirudh Kumar Pandey, and his family cultivated a spiritual environment. His grandfather took sannyasa, and his father, along with his elder brother, actively engaged in divine worship. Maharaj recalls that his inclination towards spirituality began in the 5th grade when he started studying the Bhagavad Gita. As he progressed, his interest in spiritual knowledge grew. At the age of 13, he decided to become a brahmachari, eventually renouncing family life to become a sannyasi.
The initiation into sannyas marked the beginning of Maharaj's dedicated spiritual life, and he adopted the name Aryan Brahmachari. Through his discourses and bhajans, Maharaj continues to share profound insights into the spiritual journey, encouraging others to focus on the divine throughout their lives and especially during the crucial moments of transition, such as death.
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