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, …
We all are aware of why we celebrate Prakash Parv. Baba Nanak guided millions that all paths lead to the same destination. In Satyuga, it was child’s play to realize Sat, as Sat means the soul. As Tretayuga commenced, Rama descended. It became difficult to realize the Sat. You have to walk backward to realize the Sat. In Dwaparyuga, difficulties persisted. But, in Kaliyuga, you have to walk forwards to reach Satyuga. It is easy to walk …
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 …
Once upon a time, there lived a sailor. He used to pray to God always, before beginning his voyage. That day, he was traveling with a group of youngsters. Seeing him praying to God, the youngsters mocked him and said, “Why is he praying? There is no problem hovering on heads. Is it? Is there …
Once upon a time, there lived a sailor. He used to pray to God always, before beginning his voyage. That day, he was traveling with a group of youngsters. Seeing him praying to God, the youngsters mocked him and said, “Why is he praying? There is no problem hovering on heads. Is it? Is there …
Atmadeva, Dhundhli, Dhundhli’s sister, Dhundhkar, Gokarna…. Once upon a time, there lived a rich brahmin, named Atmadeva. He got married to a very beautiful lady, named Dhundhli. She was very pious, but her physical beauty deluded her. She didn’t want to bear a child, as she feared losing her physical beauty. As Atmadeva grew older, he wished to have …
Let’s imagine a negative scene to understand an important concept. Let’s see that a murder has happened in our neighborhood. We witness the murder site, and similar thoughts afflict us the whole day. Then, we hear news of a similar kind. We shall worry more, and we shall feel unsafe the entire day. These negative …
Deepotsava, Deepawali, or Diwali… celebrating the light. Diya means to give, and Wali signifies energy. Ali wali Sher-e-Khuda is the energy. The ‘so-called’ religious experts may call the festival Deepotsava but the light is the same, irrespective of religion or sect. Shubh means happy, peaceful, or serene. Yesterday, we observed Narak Chaudas, when Sri Krishna killed Narakaasura, a demon. This also indicates joy for celebration. Light prevails in the heart, by victory over …
Death is an illusion. For a layman, it is, “Death is the reality.” The essence of the Gita, Bible, Quran, and the rest is death is an illusion. We are aware that we lose our physical assets but we carry forward our minds to future births. Today is Dhanteras and we celebrate the birthday of Dhanvantri, the father of Ayurveda. He emerged out of the …
Remember Death 24*7. Whenever we forget it, we live in the past or the future and hence we suffer. There is an example. Once there was a saint, who was walking through a village. A young boy hit him with a stick. He didn’t react but instead picked up the stick to return it to …