Satshishya

This is the question of a Satshishya to a Satguru. We are aware that a Satguru is the one who has realized the self, and Satshishya is the one, who surrenders at the divine feet of his Guru, and obeys His words without any doubt.  Narendra asked Thakur Ji, “When will I begin one with the divinity? It’s easy to say Aham Brahmaasmi, Tatvam Asi, Sarvatra Khalvidam Brahma.” …

Can we find God by reading?

A conversation between Ramakrishna Paramhamsa and Swami Vivekananda. Narendra asked, “Can we find God by reading books?” In this conversation, Narendra meant holy books like Gita, Quran, Bible, and the rest. Thakur Ji nodded in no. Narendra asked the reason. Thakur Ji replied, “As you see an eagle, who flies high in the sky. It soars in the heights, but its sight rests on the prey on the ground. …

Guru

In Hanumana Chalisa, it is said, “Aur Devta Chitta Na Dharahi, Hanumat Se Sab Sukh Karahi.” When we think about any desires, anyone can grant them. Demigods can fulfill our desires, Guru does not give things, which can hinder our spiritual progress. Guru only provides things that demolish the ego (maan ka hanan). We may think that the above-mentioned notion is contradictory. …

Algae Thoughts

A disciple came to Thakur Ji and asked, “What’s this illusion?” Thakur Ji peeped into the disciple’s eyes and replied after a minute, “Delusion is like algae, which you see on the surface of ponds.” The disciple said, “How to get rid of this illusion?” Thakur Ji said, “Separate the algae and you can see the clear water.” The disciple said, …