In the world there are two things - union and separation. Of these, separation is primary. We cannot be sure about being together, but we can be certain there will be separation at some point in time. It is the experience of all that union leads into separation. The one who accepts that separation is inevitable is wise, and he will attain knowledge and liberation automatically. So simple is this.
You will be separated from your body, senses, mind, intellect, life and "mine-ness" (attachments) some day. This union is constantly turning into separation. In fact, there is no union, there is only separation. Therefore experience the separation at this very moment.
The Soul (Self) has its real relationship with God and this is called "Yoga" (Union). In reality, the Soul cannot be separated from God, but it is only our lack of inclination towards God that prevents this realization. For example, we are meeting right now for satsang, but as the time passes on, the meeting is eventually turning towards separation. There is no doubt about this. Therefore accept separation as real and true, because it is inevitable. By accepting this, you will be situated (established) in God, as Truth remains established in Truth. This is called liberation.
You will not suffer pain later on, if you accept the truth and inevitability of separation. Separation is certain and there is no escape from it. In Gita, Lord Krishna declares, "The state which is free from pain is "Yoga" (Gita 6:23). In attachment (sense of mine-ness) there is agitation. By giving up attachment (mine-ness), these agitations perish and one attains "yoga." In Gita, this equanimity is also called Yoga. After attaining this state, there remains no pain, no sorrow, no agitation and no turmoil.
From "Let us know the Truth" by Swami Ramsukhdasji
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