Innocent Faith
Once there lived a seven-year-old boy whose father was a pandit in a temple. His father served in the temple of Rama, Mother Sita, and Hanuman Ji. He never considered them as idols but living incarnations. He used to offer naivedya to the Lord, which his son used to bring from the house. Even the mother was the pious one who prepared the naivedya, feeling the …
No Casteism
After Ravana kidnapped Mother Sita, Rama and Lakshmana left to search her in deep forests, where Hanumana Ji lived. Hanumana Ji felt that they were no ordinary beings but living incarnations. He disguised himself as a brahmin and offered his greetings. Rama said to him that he was not a true brahmin but wore a false garment. Hanumana Ji in disguised asked him to prove the notion. Rama said that true brahmins never bowed before Kshatriyas. Hanumana Ji said …
Let Go
Guruji is sitting alone, lost in divine ecstasy. A few curious people visit him. Person 1: Greetings to Thee. We are distressed. We do every step prescribed in the scriptures, but we do not feel the presence of the Lord. Person 2: We offer prayers, chant the Name, give charity and even thank God for his blessings. …
No Objection
A twenty-one-year-old man goes to Kabir Das Ji for guidance. He has completed his studies and is in a dilemma whether he should get married or live like a sannyasi. Man: Greetings to Thee. I wish to seek some guidance about my future. Should I get married or become a sannyasi? Kabir Das Ji remains silent. The man approaches him every …
Yoga for the Soul
Along with being a ‘SENIOR CITIZEN’ one also becomes senior in acquiring various age-related health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, vertigo, sleep apnea, urinary incontinence, knee pain, etc. The list is unending. I too had my share of some of the above health issues, and day by day they were becoming more acute. I had …
Shaurya aur Dhairya
Agonyless Acceptance
Hanumana Ji went to Lanka. There were two real brothers, Ravan and Vibhishan. One of them had built houses and palaces for his kins. But, the other brother built the house not for nurturing selfishness rather for survival in the shelter of Rama’s Name. When Hanumana Ji passed by Vibhishan’s house, he was amazed to see the Name of Rama written outside the house. He was curious and wished to …
धर्म
1.कर्म करना धर्म है ! पर कौन सा कर्म ?कर्तव्य कर्म अर्थात करने योग्य कर्म और वह है-निष्काम कर्म !आत्म साक्षात्कार [आत्मज्ञान प्राप्ति ] हेतु किया हुवा कर्म ही निष्काम कर्म है ,बाकी सब सकाम कर्म है !सांसारिक निर्वाह के लिए जो कर्म किया जाता है उसे उपजीविका कहते है ! व आत्म साक्षात्कार [आत्मज्ञान …
Bad Judgements
One day, two Buddhist monks were wandering in the villages to gather alms. After completing the task, they left for the ashrama. On the way, they had to cross a river, which was at high tide. Even the bridge could not withstand the force and, it broke. They had no option except to swim. Then, they saw …