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 …
Navratri is celebrated as a grand season, in Indian subcontinent. She incarnated on land in nine forms. They need to understood deeply, for we may feel the presence keenly. Forms Interpretation 1. Shailputri Her first form, Mother Shailputri, daughter of Himalaya, and Mother Maina. The one who is devoid of ‘I’ is Maina, the Lord. When we renounce our ‘I’, Shailputri is born within …
The story is about Kedarnath. The Pandavas, after making Parikshit the king, left for home and started their journey towards heaven. They had the power to proceed towards heaven while they were in the physical body. We know Mata Kunti gave birth to the Pandavas just by reading the mantra, so they have that power. …
The story is from the Mughal era, and at that time, there was a boy named Syed Ibrahim. Syed Ibrahim always wanted to see and feel God. His parents were into Sufism, but in Sufism, you have to give God a form and love Him in that form. He always wished to see God in …
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 …
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 …
Shri Ramakrishna Ji is asking Maa Sharda Mani, “You are my wife if you want; we can live like husband and wife, but if you depend on Kali Maa, then we can live together as brother and sister. It is totally your decision. You are my wife, and I will respect your decision.” Sharda Mani …
Feedbacks- A lady said, “While coming to Dakshineshwar, Maa Sharda Mani got blisters in her feet and a high fever, but she didn’t complain for a second. God himself came and helped her come out of it. God loves us seventy times more than our mother’s love, but we are unable to feel that love …