Stop expecting from others, you only receive sorrow. post

In life, the greatest source of heartache comes from our expectations of others. Shri Premanand Maharaj often conveys a profound yet straightforward message: "Stop expecting from others; it only brings sorrow." Although this may seem a bit harsh at first glance, it is steeped in deep spiritual insight and the quest for personal freedom. From a young age, we are taught to look to others for our happiness—be they our parents, friends, society, or even strangers. We often find ourselves hoping that someone will appreciate us, lend a helping hand, love us, or truly understand us. But when these expectations are not met, we feel disappointed, hurt, or even betrayed. This cycle of hope and pain can seem never-ending.

Premanand Maharaj teaches us that as long as we seek peace outside of ourselves, we will always feel a little restless. Why is that? It is because the world around us is in a constant state of change. Everyone has their own thoughts, feelings, limitations, and actions to deal with. They do not always meet our expectations - not because they have flaws, but because they too are on their own journey.

When we expect others to work in a certain This does not mean that we become cold or distant individuals. In fact, we become even more loving and generous - but unconditionally. We help others, we love them, and we support them, but we do not expect anything in return, like gratitude or specific behavior. This is true freedom. This is the essence of spiritual maturity. way or fulfill our emotional needs, we inadvertently hand our peace to them. And when they don't live up to our expectations, we blame them for our pain. But as the wise Maharaj has said, 'Why give someone else the key to your happiness?' Instead, we should look within ourselves.

This does not mean that we become cold or distant individuals. In fact, we become even more loving and generous - but unconditionally. We help others, we love them, and we support them, but we do not expect anything in return, like gratitude or specific behavior. This is true freedom. This is the essence of spiritual maturity.

Premanand Maharaj often expresses profound thoughts in simple words, saying: "What is given is given by God; people are just a means." (Whatever we are given is from God; people are just instruments.) When someone helps you, take a moment to be grateful to God. And when someone causes you pain, try to see it as a test from God. Let go of anger and blame; release your expectations, and you will find that your heart feels lighter and more at peace. Life is not always as we want it to be. But if we focus on connecting with God rather than expecting from others, we will find a happiness that no one can take away from us. Let us choose to live with love, fulfill our responsibilities, and serve others without expecting anything in return. This is the true path to peace, and this is the journey that Premanand Maharaj guides us on.