There was a king. He went into a deep jungle, with his friends, for hunting. Dark dusk hit the sky and due to unknown reasons, the king got lost in the forest. The king didn’t find anyone in the forest. Before leaving for hunting, the king asked one of his wise ministers, “Come with me.” …
A disciple went to Swami Ramakrishna Paramhamsa and asked, “How many types of Gurus exist?” Thakur Ji said, “Firstly! Let me tell you about the types of doctors. Doctors of one sort, prescribe you some medicines, and.. his job is done. He never bothers if you take the medicine. A doctor of another sort examines you keenly and prescribes you the …
Maa Sharda Mani was the divine consort of Swami Ramakrishna. They were different physically, but Mother saw Thakur Ji as her Guru, and Thakur Ji saw Mother Kali in her. They had no physical relations. After Thakur Ji left the physical abode, his disciples felt hopeless. They went to Mother and said, “We can’t see any hope. Thakur Ji has left us.” Mother said, “Thakur hasn’t gone anywhere. He is within …
Teacher and his disciple… Rabiya Basri was the Guru. A disciple came to her and asked her, “Why is a Murshid, a Guru important?” Rabiya Basri said, “I talk to Allah. A Guru communicates with Allah. You also receive answers, but you are unable to perceive them as you are engrossed in the world. Whenever I talk to Allah, I say, ‘please make friendship with this person as well.’ Allah says, ‘I am already …
Every Friday, the day of Juma, we go for Friday Congregation. Why? Juma means collection. What kind of collection? We need a day of rest once a week. In the Islamic world, people choose Friday. The day of rest should be something different from other monotonous days. What to do on this day? We pray together. United we …
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. …
A saint named Samarth Ramdas used to chant the name and participate eagerly in holy prayers. But, later, he began remaining silent in prayers. He often made sure that his disciples chanted the name, with due lip-synching. Whenever he found a disciple not chanting, he often punished him, though in a mild tone. One day, …
The term ‘Sat’ means Atma, the soul, and ‘sang’ means to live in proximity. Satsang means to remember that we are neither the body nor the mind but the soul. But, as we live in the material world, we think that we are limited bodies and minds. We are the soul. But we don’t remember it. What is the right age …
There were three laughing saints in ancient China. Just like laughing Buddha! They did nothing. They used to go to the center of any town and laugh in the city square. Even people assembled around them and laughed in a chorus. They laughed in the square every day but never said a word. People began loving …