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 …
A disciple came to Thakur Ji and asked, “What’s this illusion?” Thakur Ji peeped into the disciple’s eyes and replied after a minute, “Delusion is like algae, which you see on the surface of ponds.” The disciple said, “How to get rid of this illusion?” Thakur Ji said, “Separate the algae and you can see the clear water.” The disciple said, …
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 …
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 …
This is a story of a Guru and his disciple. The disciple asked, “How can my mind focus on the soul?” Guruji gave a beautiful example and said, “Ring this bell gently. You heard a gentle noise and experienced a gentle after-effect. Now, ring it loudly. You heard a loud noise and experienced a louder after-effect. Similar things are …
Milarepa and Marpa met their Satguru in India. Milarepa felt that whomever he was seeking, was seeking him more earnestly. On the journey back home, Marpa felt that Milarepa was his guru. With great hesitation, Marpa stopped Milarepa and said, “I’m feeling that I’m not you Guru, but you are mine.” As soon as Marpa bowed at the divine feet of …
Today’s story is based on the life of a Tibetan saint, Milarepa. He was a seven-year-old boy when he lost his father. His uncle took care of his mother, his sister, and him. But, his uncle mistreated them and tamed them as servants. They lived a horrifying life. When he turned eleven, he felt to …