A student went to his Guru and asked, “How can I get peace?” It is a very simple question that comes up for everyone. Guru Ji answered, “Just sit.” Will just sitting help me find peace? No, a lot of thoughts come to us when we sit. Now a small story is about “Why do …
We all know about Raja Janaka Ji, the father of Maa Sita. Raja Janak has a guru known as Yajnavalkya. Yajnavalkya was also known as Ashtavakra due to his body shape. Raja Janaka asked Yajnavalkya Ji, “Will you please initiate me?” “Kindly check with your wife first,” Yajnavalkya JI replied modestly. Maa Sunaina was a …
2nd July 2023- No knowledge comes from outside; it is all inside. What we say a we “know” should, in strict psychological language- be what we “discover” or “unveil”. What we learn is really what we “discover” by taking the cover of our own soul, which is the mirror of infinite knowledge.
Today’s story is about a person who can’t stay hungry even for a single day. That is his one weakness. He does not do much; he just eats and relaxes. His family was worried about him and finally got frustrated with his attitude and asked him to leave the house and do something. Now, with …
Today’s story is about Krishna Dvaipayana (Veda Vyasa), in whose name we celebrate Guru Purnima. Veda Vyasa Ji was born in Dvapara Yuga when Krishna Ji was also present. He was born in the house of Parasara Rishi and was brought up as a Rishi. From a very young age, he was prepared for the …
2nd June 2023- The nearer death approaches, the more does the power of original thinking wane, the more is there the attempt to bury one or two rotten ideas under a heap of flowers and scents. 5th June 2023- As pleasure and pain pass before the soul, they leave upon it different pictures, and the …
A small incident from Kabir Das Ji’s life Kabir Das Ji used to make clothes and sell them in the market. People used to come and sit near him. They were very influenced by the simplicity and purity of Kabir Das Ji. Once a person came and asked Kabir Das Ji, “Are you married? Do …
Today’s story is about Surdas Ji. Surdas Ji was a very famous blind saint in India. He couldn’t see right from birth. You can’t do a lot of things when you are unable to see. Surdas was blind from birth, so he trained in a way to use other senses and perform all his tasks. …
Today’s story is about another daasi’s son, Vidur Ji. Vidur was physically always with the Kaurvas, as he was the prime minister of Dhritarashtra’s kingdom. We know how selfish Dhritarashtra was, and Vidur Ji always tried to make him better and take him towards God. He used to face a lot of opposition from Dhritarashtra, …
There were few people in the Mahabharata who played an important role; however, they have gone unnoticed. One such person is Yuyutsu, and today’s story is about him. He was the son of a maid in Gandhari. Since the maid was so honest and caring, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari took care of Yuyutsu as one of …