Socrates, the Greek philosopher, the Yogi, left the physical abode, drinking the poison, offered to him by his enemies. He said before leaving, “I am aware of the Self and seeing myself the Self. This physical body is ought to leave, irrespective of the means to renounce the body”. He was the Guru, one with …
These terms hold deeper meanings than they appear. We all know her. She is Meera Bai, one of the devotees of Sri Krishna. Let’s see her life and feel the Vishvanatha in our hearts.
Sai Baba descended in the city of Shirdi in India. We shall see one of his miracles which he performed. It is not worth being awed upon, but we need to understand the reason why he did miracles. He tried to teach us to walk on the path leading to Lord. But, nowadays, we prefer building gold …
A baby boy is born in the palace of the King of Lumbini province. The royal people are happy seeing their ever-elegant baby prince. The king invites the Kula Guru, the Guru of their dynasty, to bless the child. Guru (seeing the baby): The boy shall become the king of the hearts of the millions. He shall reign the lives of …
Once a man crossed a forest. He found a tree with a large canopy and thought of lying down for a while, exhausted under the scorching sun. He was sleepy and wished he could taste a few sips of water. And, to his amazement, someone appeared with a glass of water. He tasted every sip …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
We have heard a common saying, “Whatever happens happens for the best.” But, it is quite a boring quote. We need to understand it with an example, for we can start thanking Lord for every speck of life. Once there lived two men who were atheists. They were highly qualified personals and wished to find …