How to Avoid Negative People Drawing from Premanand Maharaj Ji's Thoughts
Premanand Maharaj Ji frequently stresses that the environment we create for ourselves has a significant impact on our spiritual development, inner peace, and growth.
SPIRITUAL MOTIVATION
preeti swami
8/22/20254 min read
🌸 How to Avoid Negative People: Drawing from Premanand Maharaj Ji’s Thoughts
🌼 Introduction
The people we surround ourselves with have a deep impact on our minds and hearts. If we are around positive people, we feel inspired and calm. But if we are surrounded by negativity, our peace slowly fades away. Premanand Maharaj Ji beautifully explains that just as a lotus remains pure even while blooming in muddy water, we too can stay peaceful and pure while living in a challenging world — if we know how to distance ourselves from negativity.
Maharaj Ji teaches that our environment and company shape our destiny. The mind absorbs the energy of people around us. Therefore, choosing the right company is not just about friendship — it’s about protecting our spiritual progress and peace.
🌺 1. Restrict Your Communication
It’s not always possible to completely avoid negative people. Sometimes they are neighbours , colleagues, or even family members. Premanand Ji suggests that in such cases, limit unnecessary talk. Avoid arguments or gossip that lead to stress or misunderstanding.
Speak gently, only when needed, and keep your focus on positivity. Silence often protects our peace better than words.
Bolna seekho, par usse pehle chup rehna seekho.” — A reminder that thoughtful silence is also a form of wisdom.
🌸 2. Keep Your Mind Safe
Our mind is like a sponge — it absorbs energy from everything around it. If we constantly listen to negativity, criticism, or fear, our mind becomes restless. According to Premanand Maharaj Ji, we must build a shield of positivity around the mind.
This can be done through:
Meditation
Chanting the name of God
Reading spiritual books
Attending satsang (spiritual gatherings)
When your mind is filled with devotion and gratitude, it becomes strong and cannot be easily disturbed by outside negativity.
🌼 3. Select a Positive Organisation
Good company uplifts us; bad company pulls us down. Maharaj Ji reminds us,
“Satsang se mann pavitra hota hai, aur dusht sangat se mann bhrasht hota hai.”
If you stay near saints, spiritual teachers,
or positive-minded people,
you automatically grow in peace and clarity.
Spend time with those who inspire you to be better, kinder, and calmer. The more we walk with good people, the more our inner light shines.
🌺 4. Work on Inner Distancing
Physical distance is not always possible, but mental distance always is. Even if you must meet or work with negative people, you can maintain an inner boundary.
Premanand Maharaj Ji says detachment doesn’t mean hate — it means you don’t let someone’s negativity enter your heart.
Listen with calmness, but don’t carry their resentment inside. Be like a mirror: reflect everything but stay unaffected.
🌸 5. Focus on Your Own Growth
Negative people often criticize others because they are not growing themselves. Instead of reacting, focus on your own development.
Premanand Ji encourages us to engage in seva (service), spiritual practice, and self-improvement. When your mind is filled with good intentions and purpose, negativity automatically loses its control over you.
As Maharaj Ji says,
“Jab man seva, satsang aur bhakti mein jud jaata hai,
to ninda aur asantosh ke liye jagah hi nahi bachi rehti.”
🌿 6. Practice Forgiveness and Compassion
Sometimes, negative people behave badly because they are hurt inside. Instead of holding anger toward them, show compassion. Forgiveness frees you from the emotional burden that negativity creates.
Maharaj Ji teaches that the heart that forgives becomes light and peaceful. When you stop reacting, you stop suffering. True strength lies in staying calm in front of chaos.
🌸 7. Create a Peaceful Routine
Protecting your peace is not a one-time act — it’s a daily practice. Set a routine that keeps you connected to positivity:
Morning prayer or meditation
Reading spiritual quotes or texts
Spending time in nature
Gratitude journaling
This daily discipline keeps your mind pure, making it harder for negativity to take hold.
🌺 8. Inspire Others with Your Positivity
One of the most beautiful lessons of Premanand Maharaj Ji is that positivity is contagious. When you stay calm and joyful, your energy influences others.
Instead of judging or avoiding every negative person, try to be a source of light yourself. Sometimes, your peace can inspire change in others.
🪔 Premanand Maharaj Ji’s Final Message
“Manushya wahi ban jaata hai jaisi sangat mein rehta hai.”
“Agar jeevan mein shanti, sukh aur unnati chahte ho, to hamesha sat-sangat karo aur ninda, kalank aur asantosh se door raho.”
These words remind us that the company we keep defines our path. When we choose positivity, devotion, and gratitude, our life becomes peaceful and full of divine grace.
🌸 Short Story: The Fragrance of the Lotus
Once, a young disciple asked Premanand Maharaj Ji, “Guruji, negative people are everywhere. How can I stay peaceful around them?”
Maharaj Ji smiled and pointed to a lotus blooming in a muddy pond.
He said, “Look at this lotus. It grows in dirt, yet it never lets the mud touch its petals. Instead, it spreads fragrance all around.”
The disciple understood — the world will always have negativity, but when our heart is filled with positivity, no impurity can touch us.
Just like the lotus, we too can live beautifully by keeping our mind pure and our thoughts divine.
🌿 Final Thoughts
Avoiding negative people doesn’t mean running away — it means rising above. With self-awareness, patience, and the blessings of spiritual teachings, we can stay peaceful even in a noisy world.
Following Premanand Maharaj Ji’s wisdom helps us protect our energy, strengthen our faith, and live a life of calm joy.
💬 FAQs: Based on Premanand Maharaj Ji’s Teachings
1. Why should we avoid negative people?
Because negativity disturbs our peace and weakens our spiritual strength.
2. What is satsang according to Premanand Maharaj Ji?
Satsang means keeping the company of saints and positive-minded people, which purifies our thoughts.
3. How can I stay calm around negative people?
By maintaining inner distance, focusing on your own growth, and remembering God’s name.
4. Is avoiding people rude or selfish?
No. It’s self-care. Protecting your peace is essential for your spiritual and emotional health.
5. What daily habits help reduce negativity?
Meditation, gratitude, seva, and reading spiritual teachings help cleanse the mind and keep negativity away.
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