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God is always with us

A spiritual discourse on interdependence and divine help through all beings.

"We need the help of humans and the help of other creatures. We need the help of every creature."

"You see, help can come from a dog, a bird, or flowers. God helps us."

A speaker addresses the necessity of accepting help, arguing that nothing in existence is independent—from microphones and walls to animals and other people. Using a parable about a desert journey and a detailed story of a disciple whose dog saved him after a bike accident, the speaker illustrates that divine assistance manifests through all of creation. The talk cautions against the pride of believing one does not need any help, especially from a spiritual master.

Recording location: South Africa, Johannesburg, South African Tour

Yes, it is realistic to feel you need human help to realize yourself. We need the help of humans and the help of other creatures. We need the help of every creature. We need the help of this microphone; without it, you would not hear the lecture. We need the help of these walls; without them, we would be exposed to the elements. We need the help of the chair; without the chair, we would be very tired and unable to sit still. In this world, we need everything. Never think that you do not need anything. Even after death, you will need help, for somebody must help carry your body. So God helps us; God is in everyone, and He is helping. There is a story: A man was walking in a pleasant desert with nice weather. He was confident. Slowly, he encountered dangers and hardships. He reached his destination; he emerged from the jungle that day when he had leisure time. He reflected: when there were tough times in his life—storms, animals, dangers on his path—he saw that if everything is there and He helps us in time, He can help us to overcome. Recently, one of my disciples had a serious bike accident. He was biking with his dog running behind him. He fell, was injured, and became unconscious. About three to four hundred meters away, two minutes later, the dog realized and ran back home. The dog jumped over the fence, went to the door, and barked. The dog ran back, barking and looking ahead as it ran. The man's wife followed the dog and found her husband right there. You see, help can come from a dog, a bird, or flowers. God helps us. To think, "I alone do not need a human's help, I do not need the help of a master," is mistaken. Do you think God asks you to go and forces you? --- Recording location: South Africa, Johannesburg, South African Tour

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