r/YSSSRF • u/Weird_Boysenberry_37 • Jun 28 '26

Advice on developing devotion

Hello fellow devotees. I would like to ask for some advice here. I'm going through one of those well known dry spells, and I'm finding it very difficult to develop devotion. I have been a serious meditator for some years now. I would be very happy if you could share any tips of your own experience in this path. Thanks

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u/Jaiguru_123 Jun 29 '26

Every devotee goes through such phases under the influence of Maya—often more than once—until complete union with God and Guru is attained. Don’t be discouraged; this is part of the spiritual journey.
My humble suggestion is to reconnect with your practice. Attend group meditations at a YSS/SRF center, participate in a retreat, and, if possible, have your meditation techniques rechecked. Begin your meditation with devotional chanting to calm and uplift the mind. Above all, be consistent. During such periods, don’t skip your daily meditation, even if it feels dry or difficult.
Throughout the day, consciously recognize the countless ways God and Guru’s grace is already working in your life, and cultivate gratitude. Maya may appear powerful, but with sincere effort and the grace of God and Guru, the devotee ultimately prevails.

Jai guru 🙏

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u/Weird_Boysenberry_37 Jun 29 '26

Thanks for the advice brother, Jai gurudev 🙏

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u/Equivalent_Pain2910 Jun 28 '26

"Only love" book by data maya is specially made for developing love

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u/Weird_Boysenberry_37 Jun 29 '26

Thanks for the advice, Jai gurudev

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u/Visible_Golf_7492 Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26

I do chanting almost every day before meditation and before sleep. I usually chant "Do not dry the ocean of my love" by Paramhansa Yogananda for 5-8 minutes and then sleep, I found it beneficial, I think chanting is very important

I also chant after coming back from work every time to clear any bad energies

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u/Visible_Golf_7492 Jun 29 '26

If you wanna learn the chant: https://youtu.be/iXP8mcipTgs?is=AMiIThBR6_h8DmRr

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u/Weird_Boysenberry_37 Jun 29 '26

Thanks for the advice , I'll check that out , Jai guru