Can Too Much Worship Bring Sorrow? Premanand Maharaj Ji Answer Might Change the Way You See Devotion

A viral video from Vrindavan’s beloved saint Premanand Maharaj stirs hearts and minds across the country

New Delhi: June 27, 2025

Can something as pure as prayer ever become a burden? That’s the question making waves online after a recent video of Shri Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj, the revered saint of Vrindavan, began circulating across social media.

In the clip, a devotee perhaps echoing a thought many silently carry asks, “Can too much puja and path actually lead to suffering?” Maharaj Ji’s response, both gentle and profound, is now sparking deep conversations among the faithful.

“Devotion Never Brings Pain”

Without a hint of hesitation, Premanand Maharaj Ji replies: “Bhakti (devotion) never causes sorrow.”

Instead, he says, the suffering we experience is often tied to the karma of our previous lives not the result of our worship. True devotion, he explains, doesn’t prevent difficulties from arising, but it gives the inner strength to face them with peace and clarity.

He even shares a personal reflection:

“This is our last birth. We won’t be reborn again. Our present challenges are shaped by the karma of earlier actions. But when we stay rooted in devotion, our mind remains untouched even if the body suffers.”

A Personal Struggle, A Universal Message

What makes Premanand Maharaj Ji’s words even more powerful is his own lived experience. For years, he has openly spoken about his failing kidneys, a condition he endures without complaint. He views it not as punishment, but as a final repayment of past karmic debts.

“Even if someone’s kidneys fail, that’s just the body paying its dues. But if they are immersed in bhajan (devotional chanting), their mind stays calm. That’s the true fruit of worship.”

More Than Rituals: The Real Meaning of Worship

Maharaj Ji cautions against turning devotion into a race one where quantity outweighs sincerity. He reminds us that when worship is done out of fear, pressure, or a desire for material gain, it can create restlessness instead of peace.

But when practiced with love, surrender, and a quiet mind, bhakti becomes a source of strength something that carries us through even the darkest times.

“Don’t measure your devotion by how much you do,” he says, “but by how deeply you feel it.”

“The Soul of a Devotee Never Suffers”

As the video continues to circulate online, devotees from across the world are resonating with his words. In today’s restless world, filled with endless chatter and ambition, Maharaj Ji’s message stands out like a calm breeze.

“No one who is truly devoted ever suffers in their heart. A real devotee’s soul is untouched by sorrow.”

In the end, it’s a powerful reminder that devotion isn’t about how loudly we chant or how many rituals we perform. It’s about nurturing love, inner peace, and an unshakable bond with the divine, with the divine, even when life tests us the most.

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