In an age of instant decision and instant response, whether to find a compatible life mate is still a very intimate and inexplicable issue. A visitor to India’s Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan on holiday last month, for one, asked spiritual master Premananda Maharaj that very question if anyone. His response is simple, heart-centered, and replete with timeless wisdom — exactly the kind we appear to have lost our way without these days.
The Question That Opened a Greater Insight
At one afternoon satsang at Vrindavan ashram, a young woman arose and asked Maharajji, “How do I know whom to marry?” The spectators fell silent as they realized how important the moment was. What Maharajji had to say next was not only advice, it was a reminder of values we’re gradually losing.
Start With Yourself, Then Find a Companion
Maharaj replied humorously, “Before praying for the proper spouse, ask yourself, are you the proper one?” He encouraged ladies to live first in purity, discipline, and dignity. For him, “A worthy partner will only emerge when your own character is strong and motives are unsoiled.”
Pray for the Partner You Deserve
Taking cue from Indian mythology, he narrated how Mata Sita had prayed to Goddess Gauri for a good husband and how her faith ended up in the arms of Lord Rama. “Girls should pray to Maa Gauri,” he counseled. “And keep Monday fasting for Lord Shiva. But above all, never forget to remember God every day. That gives clarity.”
Faith, Not Filters, Finds the Right Person
In a world of dating apps, we’ve forgotten the power of faith. Premananda Maharaj reminded everyone that finding a soulmate isn’t about swiping right, it’s about spiritual alignment, patience, and divine timing.
Spiritual Leaders Go Viral Too
His humble message, which he received in the ashram, became viral within a day on social media. Even the celebrities such as Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, who recently met him for the third time, seem to be composed in his company.
Final Thought
If you are looking for the real thing, perhaps you could calm down, take some deep breaths, and look within. As Premananda Maharaj so concisely put it, “Pray for a pure soul; but, make sure yours is just as pure.”
